The 6th Jeonju Street Puppet Festival
Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026 · Jeollabuk-do
Overview
Under the slogan 'Puppet theater connecting the city and its people — a cultural festival created together by everyone, with the streets of Jeonju as the stage,' the 6th Jeonju Street Puppet Festival is a distinctive arts festival that uses puppetry as a medium for a variety of artistic experiences, offering children and families, residents and tourists a fresh kind of enjoyment and a special opportunity for cultural appreciation. Held at the Omokdae Traditional Garden and the Puppet Theater Experience Hall in Jeonju Hanok Village, the 6th Jeonju Street Puppet Festival offers tourists visiting the hanok village distinctive puppet theater performances and hands-on experience programs, serving as K-culture tourism content for children.
Why go
The 6th Jeonju Street Puppet Festival turns the hanok village into an open-air puppet theatre, mixing performances with hands-on experience programs aimed at children and families. It's a low-key way to combine a hanok village visit with a distinctive, locally made arts event rather than a large commercial festival.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Yongsan or Seoul Station to Jeonju Station (roughly 1.5-2 hours), or an express/intercity bus from Seoul's Central City or Express Bus Terminal to Jeonju (around 3 hours). From Jeonju Station or the bus terminal, a taxi or local bus gets you to Jeonju Hanok Village, where the festival's venues (Omokdae Traditional Garden and the Puppet Theater Experience Hall) are located, in about 15-20 minutes.
Tips
- Performances take place outdoors on hanok village streets, so wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for October weather.
- The festival falls on a weekend, and Jeonju Hanok Village is already a popular spot, so expect crowds and arrive early if visiting with children for the hands-on programs.
- Exact show times and program details weren't published with this listing, so check posted schedules at Omokdae Traditional Garden or the Puppet Theater Experience Hall once on site.
Best for: families, children, photographers, culture tourists.
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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go. Official site