GHOST Festival (Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Festival)
Oct 9 – Oct 11, 2026 · Gyeonggi
The 2026 edition ran Oct 9 – 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 Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Music Festival, or the GHOST Festival, is Korea’s first festival dedicated to original soundtracks. It brings together the memorable music of K-dramas, films, and animation alongside performances by renowned K-pop artists. The festival unfolds across a series of themed programs including romance, science fiction, and fantasy. Each day presents a rich spectrum of performances, from lyrical ballads and dynamic band music to grand orchestral compositions. Accompanied by large-scale media art and immersive stage production, the festival offers visitors a cinematic experience, allowing them to feel as though they have stepped into the world of a film.
In addition to the performances, visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities such as K-content experiences, Hallyu cultural programs, diverse culinary offerings, and camping facilities. These elements come together to create a vibrant cultural destination where visitors of all ages, including families, friends, and couples, can spend a full day enjoying the festival.
Why go
GHOST is Korea's first festival built entirely around OST music, pairing K-drama, film, and animation soundtracks with live K-pop performances across romance, sci-fi, and fantasy themed programs. Expect large-scale media art, orchestral sets, and immersive stage design meant to feel cinematic rather than a standard concert lineup.
Getting there from Seoul
Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri Park sits near the DMZ in Paju, about 55 km north of central Seoul. The most common way in is the Gyeongui-Jungang commuter rail line from Seoul Station to Munsan Station, then a short taxi or local bus ride to Imjingak; driving or joining a bus tour from Seoul is also common for this area.
Tips
- Bring photo ID, as the Imjingak/DMZ border area sometimes involves checkpoints or ID checks
- Multi-day passes (two- or three-day) cost less per day than buying single-day tickets separately
- It's an outdoor park venue running until 22:00 in October, so dress warmly for the evening
Best for: K-pop and K-drama fans, families, photographers, couples.
Other festivals in Gyeonggi
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2026 DMZ OPEN Festival
Oct 12 – Nov 29, 2026
The DMZ OPEN Festival is Gyeonggi-do's flagship multi-genre cultural event, designed to let visitors directly experience the peace, ecological, and historical value of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) through art, academic programs, sports, and more. Rather than viewing the DMZ simply as a space of division and military tension, the festival reinterprets its long-preserved ecological environment and historical significance, along with the possibility of peace and coexistence, through today's cultural language. Gyeonggi-do is expanding this idea under the concept of 'OPEN'—transforming the 'closed' DMZ into a space open to everyone—and the event is run not as a single occasion but as a long-running program spanning multiple genres.
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Mar 14 – Dec 26, 2026
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival is a program organized by the National Theater of Korea’s Stage Arts Support Center, designed to make performing arts more accessible in everyday life. Held regularly throughout the year, it offers a variety of performances free of charge, creating greater opportunities for the public to engage with the arts in a relaxed and approachable setting.
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Unjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival
Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2026
The Unjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival began in 2017 through the efforts of local residents, and except during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become a leading local festival that has lit up Paju's nights every autumn. This year marks the 8th edition in 2026, under the theme 'Again, Light,' to be held on October 31 around Unjeong Lake Park. On the day of the festival, street art performances and experience booths will run from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by a lighting ceremony and fireworks show at 7:30 PM. Alongside the fireworks show, a special firebird display will be presented centered on the Sorichon stream. In addition, a light garden will operate from the day of the festival until December 31, showcasing light-based scenery from autumn through the end of the year. The Unjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival is hosted by Paju City and organized by the Paju Cultural Foundation.
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