Ureuk Culture Festival
Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2026 · Chungcheongbuk-do
Overview
Starting in 1971 as the Ureuk Arts Festival, the Ureuk Culture Festival carries on the artistic spirit of Ureuk, the master musician, in song, dance, and music, and is a leading culture and arts festival where visitors can experience Chungju's culture and arts. The 54th Ureuk Culture Festival runs under the slogan 'Capturing Tomorrow's Chungju in the Resonance of Ureuk,' with a newtro concept that reinterprets the culture and sensibility of the 1980s and 90s in a modern way. Visitors can enjoy performances and art competitions blending tradition and contemporary art, a variety of exhibition and experience programs, and participatory programs bringing together teenagers, young adults, citizens, and local artists. At the festival grounds, visitors can see and directly experience creative works by local youth and artists, and a market selling Chungju's agricultural and specialty products along with local food will also be in operation. The 54th Ureuk Culture Festival, where the culture of the past and the art of the present come together, will be held from October 8 to 11, 2026, around Chungju Tangeum Park and the Chungju Cultural Center.
Why go
The Ureuk Culture Festival is Chungju's long-running arts festival (54th edition in 2026), honoring master musician Ureuk through song, dance, and music performances. The 2026 edition uses a 'newtro' theme reinterpreting 1980s-90s culture, with art competitions, exhibitions, and participatory programs plus a market selling Chungju's agricultural and specialty products and local food.
Getting there from Seoul
Chungju is not on the KTX network, so the main option is an intercity/express bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, taking roughly 1.5-2 hours to Chungju Bus Terminal. From there, taxis or local buses connect to Chungju Tangeum Park and the Chungju Cultural Center.
Tips
- Programs run across two venues (Chungju Tangeum Park and Chungju Cultural Center), so budget time to move between them.
- The festival runs October 8-11, 2026, a long weekend, so book intercity bus tickets early.
- Visit the market area for Chungju's local agricultural products and food stalls alongside the performances.
Best for: culture lovers, families, performing arts fans, market/food shoppers.
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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