Daejeon Jung-gu Book Festival
Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026 · Daejeon
The 2026 edition ran Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
The Jung-gu Book Festival builds on the diverse reading cultures and voices discovered within Jung-gu, bringing them together to foster new connections throughout the district. Presenting the district as a place shaped by layers of stories accumulated over time, the festival traces the time embedded in its alleys, the memories preserved in the old downtown, the lives of its people, and the emotions held by the community. In doing so, it uncovers and connects the stories that already exist within Jung-gu in a different perspective.
Why go
The Jung-gu Book Festival gathers the reading cultures and voices of Daejeon's old downtown into one event, tracing the stories held in its alleys and the memories of its long-time residents. It's a community-built festival rather than a large commercial one, set along the historic Seonnidan-gil streets.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul Station or Yongsan Station to Daejeon Station (roughly 50 minutes), then a taxi or local bus to Jungang-ro in Jung-gu / Seonnidan-gil. Express buses from Seoul's Central City Terminal to Daejeon's bus terminals are another option.
Tips
- Festival hours are 15:00-21:00 both days, so an afternoon-into-evening visit works best.
- Admission is free, but bring small cash (1,000-5,000 won) for certain programs.
- Combine the festival with a walk through Seonnidan-gil's old alleys, the setting for the event.
Best for: book lovers, families, history walks, culture seekers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go.