This week

Festivals starting or running in the next seven days.

October 2026

Until Oct4
Jeongseon Arirang Festival
Oct 1 – Oct 4, 2026 · Happening now
The Jeongseon Arirang Festival is Jeongseon County’s signature cultural tourism festival created to preserve and carry forward the history, cultural…
10:00-22:00 · Free · Gangwon
10:00-22:00
Free
Gangwon
Until Oct5
Gimje Horizon Festival
Oct 1 – Oct 5, 2026 · Happening now
The Gimje Horizon Festival is Korea’s only Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival dedicated to traditional farming culture, as designated by the Ministry…
09:00 ~ 21:00 · Free (Some fees apply) · Jeollabuk-do
09:00 ~ 21:00
Free (Some fees apply)
Jeollabuk-do
Until Oct5
Gyeryong Military Culture Festival
Oct 1 – Oct 5, 2026 · Happening now
The Gyeryong Military Culture Festival is a major defense-themed cultural event held in Gyeryong, home to the headquarters of the Republic of Korea A…
09:00-17:00 · Free (fees vary by programs) · Chungcheongnam-do
09:00-17:00
Free (fees vary by programs)
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Oct5
Cheonan World Dance Festival
Oct 1 – Oct 5, 2026 · Happening now
Since its debut in 2003, the Cheonan World Dance Festival has grown into one of Korea’s major dance festivals, with a history spanning more than two…
10:00-22:00 · Free · Chungcheongnam-do
10:00-22:00
Free
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Oct11
Goyang Autumn Flower Festival
Oct 1 – Oct 11, 2026 · Happening now
Goyang Autumn Flower Festival is an annual festival featuring autumn flowers like chrysanthemums, cosmos, sunflowers, and zinnias.
09:00-18:00 · Free · Gyeonggi
09:00-18:00
Free
Gyeonggi
Until Oct4
Andong Maskdance Festival
Sep 24 – Oct 4, 2026 · Happening now
The Andong Maskdance Festival is a global celebration where the memories carried by masks come to life through dance.
10:00 ~ 22:00 · Free (fees vary by programs) · Gyeongsangbuk-do
10:00 ~ 22:00
Free (fees vary by programs)
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Until Oct6
Suwon Hwaseong Media Art
Sep 19 – Oct 6, 2026 · Happening now
Suwon Hwaseong Media Art is a nighttime festival held against the backdrop of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
18:00-22:00 · Free (Paid seating area also available) · Gyeonggi
18:00-22:00
Free (Paid seating area also available)
Gyeonggi
Until Oct11
Seoul Architecture Festival
Sep 15 – Oct 11, 2026 · Happening now
The Architecture Festival aims to rediscover the unique architectural and urban charms of Seoul together with its citizens.
10:00-18:00 · Free · Seoul
10:00-18:00
Free
Seoul
Until Oct11
Bibliotheca Busan
Sep 19 – Oct 11, 2026 · Happening now
Bibliotheca Busan, set against the stunning backdrop of the sea in Busan, is an outdoor festival that blends books, culture, and art.
15:00-21:00* Subject to change depending on weather conditions · Free · Busan
15:00-21:00* Subject to change depending on weather conditions
Free
Busan
Until Oct17
Moonlight Music Festival
Sep 11 – Oct 17, 2026 · Happening now
The Moonlight Music Festival is a cultural and arts performance series designed to let people enjoy music on autumn nights from September through Oct…
19:00-20:30 · Free · Daejeon
19:00-20:30
Free
Daejeon
Until Oct25
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives
Jul 29 – Oct 25, 2026 · Happening now
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives is a special exhibition held at the National Gwangju Museum.
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM · 무료 · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
무료
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Oct30
Seomjinggang Interntional Experimental Arts Festvial
Sep 22 – Oct 30, 2026 · Happening now
The Seomjinggang International Experimental Arts Festival is a traditional art festival that takes place in Gokseong, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropo…
Varies by program · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Varies by program
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Oct31
Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show
Mar 7 – Oct 31, 2026 · Happening now
Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Oct31
Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade
Apr 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · Happening now
The Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade is packed with various street performances, allowing visitors to experience Jeonju's folk cul…
Saturdays 14:30-15:30 · Free · Jeollabuk-do
Saturdays 14:30-15:30
Free
Jeollabuk-do
Until Oct31
Night of Light Show
Apr 25 – Oct 31, 2026 · Happening now
Night of Light Show is a nighttime attraction at Ganhyeon Tourist Area that mixes media facade, lasers, and a fountain show into one grand performanc…
19:50-21:00 · Free · Gangwon
19:50-21:00
Free
Gangwon
Until Nov1
Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale
Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026 · Happening now
The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale features a range of exhibitions and educational events.
10:00-18:00 · Combination ticket: On-site 11,000 won (Discount price 7,000) * Free admission for children under 6 years old and senior citizens over 65 years old · Gyeonggi
10:00-18:00
Combination ticket: On-site 11,000 won (Discount price 7,000) * Free admission for children under 6 years old and senior citizens over 65 years old
Gyeonggi
Until Nov7
Han River Walk
Sep 19 – Nov 7, 2026 · Happening now
The Han River Walk is a walking event that takes place at various locations along the Hangang River.
08:30-13:30 · Free · Gyeonggi
08:30-13:30
Free
Gyeonggi
Until Nov7
Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge
Sep 19 – Nov 7, 2026 · Happening now
The Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge is a Busan-specific community sports program designed to encourage even citizens who are not accustomed to…
Free · Busan
Free
Busan
Until Nov8
Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival
Sep 4 – Nov 8, 2026 · Happening now
Namdang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood.
09:00-24:00 (Varies by program) · Free (Separate fees apply to food and experiences) · Chungcheongnam-do
09:00-24:00 (Varies by program)
Free (Separate fees apply to food and experiences)
Chungcheongnam-do
Until Nov27
ARI-The Spirit of Korea
Apr 4 – Nov 27, 2026 · Happening now
Gangwon
Gangwon
Until Nov28
Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’
Mar 7 – Nov 28, 2026 · Happening now
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Nov28
Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show
Mar 14 – Nov 28, 2026 · Happening now
Daejeon
Daejeon
Until Nov28
Raftman
Apr 4 – Nov 28, 2026 · Happening now
Gangwon
Gangwon
Until Nov29
Gombaengi Teotta
Apr 4 – Nov 29, 2026 · Happening now
Gyeonggi
Gyeonggi
Until Nov30
APAP Artwork Tour
Mar 10 – Nov 30, 2026 · Happening now
The Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) started in 2005 and has led to the creation of many beautiful works of art that decorate the city's public space…
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30, 14:00 (Closed Mondays) · Adults 3,000 won / Children (ages 19 and younger) 1,000 won * Separate fees apply to special tours · Gyeonggi
Tuesday-Sunday 10:30, 14:00 (Closed Mondays)
Adults 3,000 won / Children (ages 19 and younger) 1,000 won * Separate fees apply to special tours
Gyeonggi
Until Dec12
K-Gugak Stage
Mar 14 – Dec 12, 2026 · Happening now
Jeollabuk-do
Jeollabuk-do
Until Dec26
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival
Mar 14 – Dec 26, 2026 · Happening now
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival is a program organized by the National Theater of Korea’s Stage Arts Support Center, designed to make performing arts more ac…
14:00-15:00 · Free · Gyeonggi
14:00-15:00
Free
Gyeonggi
Until Dec31
Gugak Performance Jinyeon
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · Happening now
The gugak performance “Jinyeon, The Music of the Royal Banquet” offers a unique opportunity to experience the diversity of traditional Korean arts on…
11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00* No performances on public holidays · General admission 65,000 won Free admission: Children younger than 24 months old · Seoul
11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00* No performances on public holidays
General admission 65,000 won Free admission: Children younger than 24 months old
Seoul
Oct2
Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour
Oct 2 – Oct 3, 2026
Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour focuses on preserving and remembering Korea’s heritages and the ancestors’ spirits.
18:00-22:00 · Free · Jeollabuk-do
18:00-22:00
Free
Jeollabuk-do
Oct2
Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Held at the nation’s only filial duty-themed park, Ppuri Park, the Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival is a traditional cultural event dedicated to finding th…
10:00-22:00 · Free · Daejeon
10:00-22:00
Free
Daejeon
Oct2
Bupyeong Pungmul Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Celebrating its 30th edition, the Bupyeong Pungmul Festival brings rhythm, excitement, and community spirit to the heart of the city.
10:00~21:30 · Free · Incheon
10:00~21:30
Free
Incheon
Oct2
Busan International Rock Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
First held in 2000, the Busan International Rock Festival is Korea’s first and longest-running international rock festival.
10:00~22:00 · Paid · Busan
10:00~22:00
Paid
Busan
Oct2
Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival features areas for oriental medicine health consultations and experiences, medicinal food, oriental m…
00:00-21:00 · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
00:00-21:00
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Oct2
Bongsan Mask Dance
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Seoul
Seoul
Oct2
Pohang Sunrise Noodle Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
The Pohang Sunrise Noodle Festival is a grand culinary festival held at Ara Plaza in Guryongpo on the Homi Peninsula.
14:00-22:00 · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
14:00-22:00
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Oct2
Soraepogu Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
The Soraepogu Festival is a representative festival that embodies the region's identity, based on the rich ecological resources and historical and cu…
09:00-21:00 · Free (separate charge may apply to activities) · Incheon
09:00-21:00
Free (separate charge may apply to activities)
Incheon
Oct2
Jeonju Bibimbap Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
The Jeonju Bibimbap Festival celebrates the taste and charm of one of Korea's representative foods in the city of it's origin, Jeonju.
11:00-21:00 · Free · Jeollabuk-do
11:00-21:00
Free
Jeollabuk-do
Oct2
Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 5, 2026
The Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival is centered on Namsadang Nori, which is inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural…
10:00-21:00 · Free · Gyeonggi
10:00-21:00
Free
Gyeonggi
Oct2
Geumsan World K-Insam Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026
Held in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do, long known as the home of ginseng with a history spanning more than 1,500 years, the Geumsan World K-Insam Festiv…
10:00 ~ 21:00 · Free (fees vary by programs) · Chungcheongnam-do
10:00 ~ 21:00
Free (fees vary by programs)
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct2
Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026
Celebrating its 26th edition, the Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival is a Korean medicine and wellness festival inspired by Donguibogam, which is insc…
09:00~18:00 · Free · Gyeongsangnam-do
09:00~18:00
Free
Gyeongsangnam-do
Oct2
Seoul Hanok Week
Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026
Seoul Hanok Week is a cultural event held in the Bukchon and Seochon areas, featuring exhibitions, talks, tours, hands-on activities, performances, a…
Varies by program · Free · Seoul
Varies by program
Free
Seoul
Oct3
Korean Dream Hangang Festival
Oct 3, 2026
The Korean Dream Hangang Festival is a large-scale citizen-participation cultural festival held along the Hangang River in Seoul.
10:00-21:00 · Free · Seoul
10:00-21:00
Free
Seoul
Oct3
Gangnam Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2026
Gangnam Festival, the largest urban festival unfolding across the entire city center, begins with a spectacular street parade to mark the opening.
11:00-22:00 · Free · Seoul
11:00-22:00
Free
Seoul
Oct3
Baekje Cultural Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 11, 2026
Baekje Cultural Festival first started in 1955 and aims to bring the history and culture of the Baekje era to life, taking place at UNESCO-recognized…
[Buyeo] 10:00-22:00 / [Gongju] 11:00-22:00 · Free · Chungcheongnam-do
[Buyeo] 10:00-22:00 / [Gongju] 11:00-22:00
Free
Chungcheongnam-do
Oct3
Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 11, 2026
Ginseng is one of Korea’s best-known health foods, valued for its ability to help restore energy and support the immune system.
10:00~20:00 · Free (fees vary by programs) · Gyeongsangbuk-do
10:00~20:00
Free (fees vary by programs)
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Oct3
Guardians of Jinju
Oct 3 – Oct 18, 2026
Guardians of Jinju is a mission-based tour set around Jinjuseong Fortress and the Jinju Battle History Culture Park.
13:00-21:00 · 5,000 won · Gyeongsangnam-do
13:00-21:00
5,000 won
Gyeongsangnam-do
Oct3
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival
Oct 3 – Oct 18, 2026
The tradition of yudeung, or floating lanterns, dates back to the Battle of Jinjuseong Fortress, one of the three major victories of the Imjin War (J…
13:00-23:00 · Free · Gyeongsangnam-do
13:00-23:00
Free
Gyeongsangnam-do
Oct4
King Jeongjo's Royal Parade
Oct 4, 2026
King Jeongjo's Royal Parade to Hwaseong Fortress recreates one of the most remarkable events of the Joseon dynasty.
09:00-21:00 · Free (Separate charges apply to programs) · Seoul
09:00-21:00
Free (Separate charges apply to programs)
Seoul
Oct4
Gumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival
Oct 4, 2026
The 'Geumcheon Siheung Palace Cultural Festival' is a representative historical and cultural festival of Geumcheon-gu that embodies the district's hi…
12:00-20:00 · Free · Seoul
12:00-20:00
Free
Seoul
Oct4
Suwon Hwaseong Festival
Oct 4 – Oct 11, 2026
The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival reimagines, through a contemporary lens, the most magnificent moments of King Jeongjo’s eight-day royal processi…
12:00-21:00 · Free (fees vary by programs) · Gyeonggi
12:00-21:00
Free (fees vary by programs)
Gyeonggi
Oct7
Hoengseong Hanu Festival
Oct 7 – Oct 11, 2026
Hoengseong Hanu Festival is the biggest hanu (Korean cattle) festival in Korea.
10:00-21:00 · Free (separate charge may apply to activities) · Gangwon
10:00-21:00
Free (separate charge may apply to activities)
Gangwon
Oct7
Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection
Oct 7 – Oct 11, 2026
The Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is Gwangju’s largest signature festival, originating on Chungjang-ro in Dong-gu.
14:00-22:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
14:00-22:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct7
D.FESTA Small Theater Festival
Oct 7 – Oct 25, 2026
The D.FESTA Small Theater Festival has strived to lead the way toward a better performing arts culture by keeping pace with changes in the domestic p…
[Weekdays] 19:30 [Saturdays] 16:00 / 18:00[Sundays] 15:00 / 17:00* Times vary by performance; please check the website for detailed show times · General 30,000 won / Students 15,000 won* Refer to website for more details · Seoul
[Weekdays] 19:30 [Saturdays] 16:00 / 18:00[Sundays] 15:00 / 17:00* Times vary by performance; please check the website for detailed show times
General 30,000 won / Students 15,000 won* Refer to website for more details
Seoul
Oct8
Imsil N Cheese Festival
Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
Free (Fee varies by program) · Jeollabuk-do
Free (Fee varies by program)
Jeollabuk-do
Oct8
Jangseong Hwangryonggang Autumn Flower Festival
Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2026
The Jangseong Hwangryonggang River Autumn Flower Festival is set against the backdrop of the 3.2-kilometer-long Hwangryonggang River.
10:00-22:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00-22:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do