Incheon Film Week 2026
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026 · Incheon
Overview
Incheon Film Week 2026 is a film festival that lets the citizens of Incheon once again reflect, together, on the identity of 'Incheon, the City of Film,' which played a pivotal role in the birth of Korean cinema. Starting with the opening ceremony on October 23 (Fri) and running through October 25 (Sun) at CGV Incheon Yeonsu, the festival brings together, under the subtitle 'We Are Each Other's Future,' films depicting the stories of people running toward their dreams of the future, along with supplementary programs the whole family can enjoy together. Detailed event schedules and supplementary program details will be released progressively on the Incheon Film Week website.
Why go
Incheon Film Week 2026 celebrates Incheon's role as the birthplace of Korean cinema, screening films about people chasing their dreams for the future under the theme 'We Are Each Other's Future.' It combines a film festival atmosphere with supplementary programs designed for the whole family, all centered at CGV Incheon Yeonsu.
Getting there from Seoul
Incheon is part of the Seoul metropolitan subway network, so no KTX or intercity bus is needed for this trip. From central Seoul, take the subway toward Yeonsu-gu (check a transit app for the current best route to Dongchun-dong) — travel time is roughly 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your starting station.
Tips
- Check the Incheon Film Week website close to your visit, since detailed schedules and supplementary programs are being released progressively.
- The festival runs Friday to Sunday (October 23-25), so confirm screening times at CGV Incheon Yeonsu before heading over.
- If traveling with children, look for the family-friendly supplementary programs mentioned alongside the main film lineup.
Best for: film enthusiasts, families, culture travelers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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