Korea festival calendar
Festivals and events across Korea this month and over the next two months, grouped by month and filterable by region. Listings come from the Korea Tourism Organization and are updated every week.
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Numbers show festivals on each day, not counting programmes that run longer than a month. Tap a date to list them.
18 festivals and events
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) Gugak Performance Jinyeon국악공연 진연
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Seoul · 10 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, SeoulOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-2-953-0515
About this festival
The gugak performance “Jinyeon, The Music of the Royal Banquet” offers a unique opportunity to experience the diversity of traditional Korean arts on a single stage. Set in an intimate venue designed in the style of a traditional Korean house, it allows for close interaction between the audience and performers. The program features a wide range of music performed on traditional instruments, spanning Korean music, K-pop, classical pieces, and world folk songs. As an all-in-one performance, it brings together elements of Korean culture, sound, instruments, and live performance into a single immersive experience.
Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’국립남도국악원 토요 상설 공연 ‘국악이 좋다’
Mar 7, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Gwangju and South Jeolla · Jindo National Gugak Center Jinakdang전남광주통합특별시 진도군 임회면 진도대로 3818
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) APAP Artwork TourAPAP 작품투어 (안양공공예술프로젝트)
Mar 10, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Gyeonggi · 180 Yesulgongwon-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-doMapPhone Anyang Papillon: +82-31-687-0548
About this festival
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 spaces. The Anyang Foundation for Culture & Arts has created a tour program to explore the wonderful works, starting from the earliest works in 2005 up until now.
Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show대전시립연정국악단 토요국악
Mar 14, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Daejeon · Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center Jakeunmadang (Little Hall)대전광역시 서구 둔산대로 181 (만년동)K-Gugak StageK-국악 스테이지
Mar 14, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
Jeonbuk · National Gugak Center Yewondang전북특별자치도 남원시 양림길 54 (어현동)
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) Ssokssokdeul-i Festival국립극장 쏙쏙들이페스티벌
Mar 14, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
Gyeonggi · 16 Heyri-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-doOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-31-870-9110
About this festival
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. The festival takes place at the “Ssok” Experience Theater within the Stage Arts Support Center and features dynamic stages that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Tickets for the performances are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the on-site information desk starting at 12:00 on the day of the performance. These tickets may close early depending on the number of seats available. With artists presenting distinctive styles across a range of popular genres, it creates a vibrant cultural space where different generations can come together and share the experience.
ARI-The Spirit of Korea아리아라리
Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Gangwon · Jeongseon Arirang Center강원특별자치도 정선군 정선읍 애산로 51Gombaengi Teotta곰뱅이텄다
Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Gyeonggi · Anseong Namsadang Performance Site경기도 안성시 보개면 남사당로 198-2Raftman뗏꾼
Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Gangwon강원특별자치도 정선군 정선읍 애산로 51 정선아리랑센터 아리랑홀
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) Sium Sium Morning쉬엄쉬엄모닝
Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Seoul · 83-19 Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, SeoulOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-1644-6155
About this festival
Sium Sium Morning, meaning a “leisurely morning,” is a weekend morning exercise event where everyone can enjoy themselves at their own pace in any way that suits their fitness level—whether walking, running, or biking, or even bringing a stroller or their dog. It’s a time to enjoy exercise and experience Seoul’s mornings without the pressure of times or rankings. Set against the backdrop of Seoul’s major bridges and Hangang Park, participants can walk or run along the cityscape and the Hangang River, discovering new charms in familiar places. On-site, participants can also enjoy GX programs led by professional instructors and the “Seoul Fitness Test on the Go,” which allows them to assess their fitness levels. You can participate alone or with family and friends. Anyone—from beginners just starting to exercise to those who regularly work out—can join without any pressure. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event; no advance registration is required. The location, course, and program for each session can be found on the official website.
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) Pohang Steel Art Festival포항스틸아트페스티벌
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
North Gyeongsang · 78 Seonchak-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-doAbout this festival
The sea of Pohang extends deep inland, creating a landscape distinct from other places. The warmth of the people of Pohang also abundantly conveys a hospitality unlike anywhere else. Capturing the identity of Pohang, a city that lives with iron, and dreaming of the renewal of iron and the completion of ironware, the theme of the Pohang Steel Art Festival is set as "Takma" (琢磨), a Buddhist term meaning "Iron sharpens iron, Potatoes sharpen potatoes."
Suseong International Biennale수성국제비엔날레
Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Daegu · 112 Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, DaeguOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-53-668-1541
About this festival
The Suseong International Biennale is an international biennale that offers a fresh perspective on the relationships between cities and nature, and between space and people, through architecture and landscape design. Domestic and international architects and landscape architects will participate to implement various projects in actual urban spaces within Suseong-gu, including parks, lakes, and vacant lots. Through exhibitions, forums, and hands-on and participatory programs, citizens can experience architecture and landscape design in their daily lives.
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) Citywide Energy Walk Festival대전 세계태양광총회 개최 기념 온시민에너지걷기한마당
Nov 15, 2026
Daejeon · 169 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, DaejeonOfficial websiteMapPhone 010-4439-9252
About this festival
The Citywide Energy Walk Festival is an eco-friendly energy participation program organized to commemorate the 2026 Daejeon World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-9). It is an event where participants can walk together through downtown Daejeon in the fall, experience the value of energy and the environment firsthand, and reflect on a sustainable future. This event is a walking program where anyone can participate enjoyably without any competitive ranking. Participants will start at Daejeon Expo Citizens’ Plaza, walk through the Hanbat Arboretum area, and complete mobile stamp missions along the way. By completing a total of four missions via smartphone QR code verification, participants will receive a completion reward and a mobile certificate of completion. Alongside the walking program, various other activities will be held to help participants learn about energy in an easy and fun way.
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) Pohang International Fireworks Festival포항국제불빛축제
Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
North Gyeongsang · 48, Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-doOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-54-289-7852~6
About this festival
Every year, Pohang, known as the “City of Fire and Light,” hosts the Pohang International Fireworks Festival, one of the city’s signature cultural events. The festival began in 2004 as a fireworks display held to celebrate Pohang Citizens Day. Its theme was inspired by the “light” of Pohang’s steel industry and the “fire” of its blazing furnaces. Over the years, the festival has grown into an international event featuring leading fireworks teams from around the world. More recently, it has expanded beyond fireworks to include media façade shows, nighttime parades, and other cultural and artistic programs that reflect the city’s industrial identity. With Pohang’s coastline and urban spaces as its stage, the festival offers residents and visitors plenty to see and do. It also helps raise Pohang’s profile and boost its competitiveness as a nighttime tourism destination.
The Souvenir Fair대한민국 관광기념품 박람회
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Seoul · 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, SeoulOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-10-3489-3637
About this festival
The Souvenir Fair brings together various companies and local governments to showcase a variety of souvenirs, both traditional and trendy. Visitors can freely explore the exhibition space, enjoy souvenir shopping, and take part in various programs. Highlights of the fair include an exhibition of competition-winning works, a zone featuring outstanding local souvenirs, and a special exhibition of overseas souvenirs.
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) E-World Illumination이월드 일루미네이션
Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Daegu · 200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, DaeguOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-70-7549-8112
About this festival
E-World Illumination is a lighting festival that decorates E-World and 83 Tower with ten million lights. Visitors can also take memorable photos at romantic and attractive photo zones that light up the evening.
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) Busan Christmas Village크리스마스 빌리지 부산
Nov 26, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026
Busan · 120 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, BusanOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-70-4680-1718
About this festival
Busan Christmas Village takes place at the Busan Cinema Center for one month leading up to Christmas. In this vibrant village welcoming visitors, visitors can enjoy a snowy plaza, parades, choir performances, limited-edition Christmas menus by Chef Kang Leo and local Busan brands, gift shops, and season-limited pop-ups. This year, the event operates on a paid ticket system to reduce waiting times and congestion, allowing for a more relaxed experience.
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no modification) Haeundae Light Festival해운대 빛축제
Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
Busan · 280 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, BusanOfficial websiteMapPhone +82-51-749-4062
About this festival
The Haeundae Light Festival features light sculptures, media art exhibitions, and various performances, creating healing spaces and urban art spaces in the city center.
Festival photos and descriptions: Korea Tourism Organization (photos under the Korea Open Government License, Type 1 or Type 3).
Korea Tourism Organization tourism data (TourAPI)Data updated (Korea time)Last checked (Korea time)
Public holidays: Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteData updated (Korea time)Last checked (Korea time)
Where these listings come from
The festivals on this page come from the Korea Tourism Organization's tourism data service, which publishes separate listings for English, Japanese and Chinese visitors. The list is refreshed automatically once a week, and the lines directly below the list show when it last changed and when it was last checked.
Each language listing is prepared separately, so some events appear in one language and not another. When an event is missing from this language's listing but appears in the English one, it is shown here with its English name and marked as listed in English only.
Names in Korean and on the map
Under each festival name you will find the original Korean name, and under the address the Korean address where one is available. Showing these to a taxi driver, or pasting them into a Korean map app, is often the quickest way to find a venue.
The map link opens the festival's coordinates in a map, which helps for events held in parks, riversides or temporary sites without a clear street address.
Check before you travel
Dates, programmes and venues can change after an event is listed, especially for outdoor festivals that depend on the weather. Before making a special trip, check the organiser's website or call the number shown. Many local festivals are free to enter, while some performances and experiences need tickets or advance booking.
Some listings are long-running programmes, such as weekly performances that continue for most of the year. These appear in every month they cover, so a month can look busier than the number of one-off festivals would suggest.
Festival seasons in Korea
Korea holds festivals all year, but the calendar has clear seasons. Spring brings flower festivals as blossoms move north across the country. Summer has beach, water and music events, often in the evening when it is cooler. Autumn is the busiest season, with many food, harvest, lantern and cultural festivals in pleasant weather. Winter is quieter but has light displays in cities and snow and ice events in the mountains of the northeast.
Traditional performances, such as Korean classical music and dance at national and regional arts centres, run through much of the year and are a good choice when outdoor events are rained off.
Finding festivals near your route
Use the region filter to see events in the places you are visiting. Festivals in the Seoul area are often easy to reach by subway, while regional festivals may need an intercity bus or train. Large events can make local transport and accommodation busy, so plan earlier for those weekends.
Frequently asked questions
- How often is the festival list updated?
- Once a week. The list is taken from the Korea Tourism Organization's data every Monday morning, Korea time.
- Why are some festivals marked as listed in English only?
- The tourism organisation publishes each language listing separately. If an event is only in the English listing, it is shown with its English name so you do not miss it.
- Are the festivals free?
- Many are free to enter, but some programmes charge for tickets or experiences. The listing does not always say, so check with the organiser.
- Why does a festival appear in several months?
- Events that run for weeks or months appear in every month they cover. Weekly performances that continue through the year are included this way.
- Can I see festivals further ahead?
- This page covers the current month and the next two. Further dates are often not confirmed yet, and the list grows as organisers announce them.
- Why is the Korean name shown?
- The Korean name and address help when asking for directions, taking a taxi or searching in a Korean map app.