Korea Festival Calendar 2026 — Complete Events Guide

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1. Cat on the Rooftop(옥탑방 고양이)

A theatrical performance set in a rooftop apartment, following charming feline characters. A delightful show blending comedy and Korean urban storytelling.

📅 Apr 6, 2010 — Feb 1, 2026

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 24 Korean address — show to taxi driver

2. Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show(부여군충남국악단 토요상설공연)

Free weekly performance of gugak — Korea's traditional music featuring gayageum, haegeum, and percussion. Experience centuries-old melodies in Buyeo's historic setting.

📅 Mar 1, 2025 — Oct 25, 2025

📍 충청남도 부여군 규암면 백제문로 388 Korean address — show to taxi driver

3. Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show(대전시립연정국악단 토요국악)

Weekly free gugak concert by Daejeon's city traditional music ensemble. Hear Korea's classical instruments and vocal styles performed by professional artists.

📅 Mar 8, 2025 — Nov 22, 2025

📍 대전광역시 서구 둔산대로 181 (만년동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

4. The Barber of Seville(대학로 세비야의 이발사)

Rossini's beloved comic opera performed in Seoul's Daehangno theatre district. A witty, melodic classic enjoyed worldwide, performed with Korean flair.

📅 Mar 14, 2025 — Mar 4, 2026

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 64 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

5. Gyochon Cultural Performance Silla Ogi(교촌문화공연 신라오기)

A traditional performance in Gyeongju showcasing Silla Ogi — acrobatic and entertainment arts from Korea's ancient Silla Kingdom era.

📅 Mar 22, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 경상북도 경주시 교촌길 39-2 (교동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

6. Infinity Flying(인피니티 플라잉)

An aerial acrobatics show featuring breathtaking flying performances and visual spectacle. A thrilling experience for all ages.

📅 Mar 29, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 경상북도 경주시 경감로 614 (천군동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

7. APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어)

A guided tour of Anyang Public Art Project installations scattered across the city. Discover large-scale contemporary art pieces integrated into urban spaces.

📅 Apr 2, 2025 — Nov 30, 2025

📍 180 Yesulgongwon-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

8. ARI-The Spirit of Korea(아리아라리)

A grand performance celebrating Korean cultural spirit through traditional music, dance, and the iconic Arirang folk song. Deeply moving and visually stunning.

📅 Apr 2, 2025 — Nov 27, 2025

📍 강원특별자치도 정선군 정선읍 애산로 51 Korean address — show to taxi driver

9. Anseong Namsadang Nori (6 shows) (안성 남사당놀이(6마당))

UNESCO-listed Namsadang Nori presents six acts of travelling folk performance: tightrope walking, mask dance, puppet theatre, and acrobatics by a traditional troupe.

📅 Apr 5, 2025 — Nov 30, 2025

📍 경기도 안성시 보개면 남사당로 198-2 Korean address — show to taxi driver

10. Raftman(뗏꾼)

A performance inspired by Korea's historical log-raft workers, blending physical theatre, traditional music, and the rugged spirit of river life.

📅 Apr 5, 2025 — Nov 22, 2025

📍 강원특별자치도 정선군 정선읍 애산로 51 Korean address — show to taxi driver

11. Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade (한옥마을전통연희 퍼레이드-노상놀이야)

A lively street parade through Jeonju's iconic hanok village featuring traditional folk performers, musicians, and dancers in colourful costumes.

📅 Apr 12, 2025 — Oct 25, 2025

📍 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

12. Korean Folk Village Evening Festival (한국민속촌 야간개장 달빛을 더하다)

Explore a living Joseon-era folk village under moonlight with lanterns, traditional performances, and atmospheric evening tours.

📅 Apr 19, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025

📍 90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

13. Gwangyang Maehwa Festival (광양 매화축제)

South Korea's most celebrated plum blossom festival in early spring. Walking paths lined with white blossoms, local food stalls, and riverside scenery.

📅 Mar 13, 2026 — Mar 22, 2026

📍 55 Jimak 1-gil, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do

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14. Gurye Sansuyu Festival (구례산수유꽃축제)

Spring festival celebrating the yellow sansuyu (cornelian cherry) blossoms that blanket Gurye's mountain villages in late February and March.

📅 Mar 14, 2026 — Mar 22, 2026

📍 45 Sanggwan 1-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do

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15. Yeoju Ceramic Festival (여주도자기축제)

Hands-on festival in the cradle of Korean celadon and white porcelain. Watch master potters, try wheel-throwing, and buy authentic ceramics.

📅 Mar 19, 2026 — May 1, 2026

📍 Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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16. Nonsan Strawberry Festival (논산딸기축제)

Celebrate Nonsan's famous strawberries with picking experiences, strawberry-themed foods, and family activities during the spring harvest season.

📅 Mar 26, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026

📍 Gwanchok-dong, Nonsan-si, Chuncheongnam-do

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17. Jinhae Gunhangje Festival (진해군항제)

Korea's largest cherry blossom festival, transforming Jinhae's streets and naval port into tunnels of pink blooms each spring. Spectacular and unmissable.

📅 Mar 27, 2026 — Apr 5, 2026

📍 Tongsin-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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18. Incheon Gaehangjang Festa - 1901 Live Road (인천개항장 페스타 - 1901 라이브로드)

Step back to 1901 in Incheon's historic open-port district with period performances, street music, food, and heritage architecture.

📅 Mar 28, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026

📍 33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-1544-7056 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

19. Icheon Baeksa Sansuyu Flower Festival (이천백사 산수유꽃축제)

Spring festival in Icheon's Baeksa village where golden sansuyu flowers cover hillside orchards, with markets and traditional activities.

📅 Apr 3, 2026 — Apr 5, 2026

📍 12 Wonjeok-ro 775beon-gil, Baeksa-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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20. Danjong Culture Festival (단종문화제)

Commemorates the tragic young Joseon king Danjong in Yeongwol, with royal processions, traditional rites, and historical performances.

📅 Apr 4, 2026 — Apr 26, 2026

📍 Hasong-ri, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do

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21. Jeju Canola Flower Festival (서귀포유채꽃축제)

Jeju Island's hillsides and coastal roads turn brilliant yellow with canola blooms in spring. Enjoy scenic walks, local food, and photo opportunities.

📅 Apr 4, 2026 — Apr 5, 2026

📍 381-17 Noksan-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

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22. Yangpyeong Sansuyu Hanu Festival (양평산수유한우축제)

Combines spring sansuyu blossom viewing with a celebration of Yangpyeong's premium Korean beef (hanu), featuring tastings and markets.

📅 Apr 4, 2026 — Apr 5, 2026

📍 8 Hajapo-gil 33beon-gil, Gaegun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-31-770-3342 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

23. Gijisi Juldarigi Folk Festival (기지시줄다리기 민속축제)

UNESCO-listed giant tug-of-war festival in Dangjin dating back 500 years. Thousands pull an enormous rice-straw rope in a communal ritual.

📅 Apr 9, 2026 — Apr 12, 2026

📍 11 Anteulmosi-gil, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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24. Yeoju Heungcheon Namhangang River Cherry Blossom Festival (여주흥천남한강 벚꽃축제)

Cherry blossom festival along the scenic Namhan River in Yeoju, with riverside walks, boat rides, and spring picnic atmosphere.

📅 Apr 10, 2026 — Apr 12, 2026

📍 Gwibaek-ri, Heungcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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25. International Ki Sports Festival Daegu (2026 인터내셔널 키스포츠페스티벌 대구)

International competition and demonstration event for ki sports — Korean martial-arts-inspired disciplines — with participants from around the world.

📅 Apr 11, 2026 — Apr 12, 2026

📍 10 Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-1811-6420 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

26. Busan International Boat Show

Southeast Asia's premier marine exhibition in Busan, showcasing luxury yachts, sailing boats, and marine technology with harbour demonstrations.

📅 Apr 17, 2026 — Apr 19, 2026

📍 55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-51-740-8600 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

27. International Horticulture Goyang Korea (고양국제꽃박람회)

One of Asia's largest flower expos in Goyang, featuring millions of blooms, international garden displays, and floral art installations.

📅 Apr 24, 2026 — May 10, 2026

📍 595 Hosu-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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28. Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo (2026 태안국제원예치유박람회)

International horticultural expo on the West Sea coast, blending garden therapy, healing plant landscapes, and coastal nature experiences.

📅 Apr 25, 2026 — May 24, 2026

📍 400 Kkotjihaean-ro, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-41-675-8159 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

29. Boseong Green Tea Festival (보성다향대축제)

Wander Boseong's cinematic emerald tea fields during peak harvest season. Enjoy tea ceremonies, tea-infused cuisine, and scenic hillside strolls.

📅 May 1, 2026 — May 5, 2026

📍 775 Nokcha-ro, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-61-850-5211 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

30. Damyang Bamboo Festival (담양 대나무축제)

Celebrate Damyang's iconic bamboo forests with cultural performances, bamboo craft workshops, traditional foods, and walks through towering green groves.

📅 May 1, 2026 — May 5, 2026

📍 130 Jungnogwon-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-61-380-3152 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

31. Seoul International Garden Show (서울국제정원박람회)

World-class garden design expo on the Han River, featuring designer gardens, horticultural art, and ecological landscape installations from global creators.

📅 May 1, 2026 — Oct 27, 2026

📍 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-2-550-2532 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

32. Chunhyang Festival (춘향제)

Namwon's beloved annual festival honouring Chunhyang, Korea's iconic tale of faithful love. Features traditional pansori singing, archery contests, and parades.

📅 May 6, 2026

📍 1447 Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-63-620-5770 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

33. Miryang Arirang Festival (밀양아리랑대축제)

Celebrates Miryang's unique regional Arirang folk song with mass performances, traditional dances, and riverside cultural events.

📅 May 7, 2026 — May 10, 2026

📍 Sammun-dong, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-55-359-4500 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

34. Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회)

UNESCO-listed Buddhist festival where thousands of colourful lotus lanterns illuminate Seoul's streets in a breathtaking night procession before Buddha's birthday.

📅 May 16, 2026 — May 17, 2026

📍 99 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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1. Dancing Yangsangsoe: Guardian of the Pilbong Gut(춤추는 양상쇠)

A shamanistic gut (ritual performance) featuring the Yangsangsoe — the cymbal-playing lead dancer — in a vibrant, spiritual Korean folk ceremony.

📅 Jul 5, 2025 — Oct 18, 2025

📍 전북특별자치도 임실군 강진면 강운로 272 Korean address — show to taxi driver

2. Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’(국립남도국악원 토요 상설 공연 ‘국악이 좋다’)

Free weekly traditional music show at Jindo's National Gugak Center, featuring the island's distinctive folk music, drumming, and vocal traditions.

📅 Jul 12, 2025 — Dec 27, 2025

📍 전라남도 진도군 임회면 진도대로 3818 Korean address — show to taxi driver

3. Paradise(낙원)

A theatrical production exploring themes of utopia and human longing through contemporary Korean performance art and storytelling.

📅 Jul 15, 2025 — Oct 12, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 123 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

4. Treadmill(트레드밀)

A contemporary dance or physical theatre piece using the treadmill as metaphor, exploring modern life's relentless pace through movement.

📅 Jul 15, 2025 — Oct 12, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 123 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

5. Marie Curie (마리 퀴리)

A Korean musical production about the pioneering scientist Marie Curie, celebrating her discoveries and determination through powerful songs and drama.

📅 Jul 25, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 서울특별시 강남구 논현로163길 33 (신사동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

6. Le Masque(르 마스크)

An elegant theatrical performance centred on masks, identity, and mystery, blending dance, drama, and visual artistry.

📅 Aug 6, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 혜화로 17 (명륜1가) Korean address — show to taxi driver

7. Wasted (웨이스티드)

A contemporary performance piece exploring themes of waste, excess, and environmental consciousness through edgy, provocative theatre.

📅 Aug 6, 2025 — Oct 26, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 73 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

8. Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)

Autumn seafood festival at Namdang Harbour celebrating the prized jumbo shrimp harvest with live grilling, fresh seafood, and fishing village atmosphere.

📅 Aug 22, 2025 — Oct 20, 2025

📍 1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

9. 2025 APEC Summit Special (2025년 APEC 정상회의 기념공연 <서라벌 풍류>)

A special commemorative performance celebrating South Korea's hosting of the 2025 APEC Summit, featuring cultural showcases representing Asia-Pacific nations.

📅 Aug 23, 2025 — Oct 29, 2025

📍 446 Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

10. Gwangju Design Biennale (광주디자인비엔날레)

Korea's premier international design exhibition in Gwangju, showcasing cutting-edge industrial, graphic, and spatial design from global creators.

📅 Aug 30, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju

11. Jeju International Tourism Marathon Festival (제주국제관광마라톤축제)

Run through Jeju Island's volcanic landscapes and coastal roads in this scenic international marathon, suitable for all fitness levels.

📅 Jun 7, 2026

📍 209 Gimnyeong-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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12. Eumseong Pumba Festival (음성품바축제)

Celebrates the pumba tradition — Korea's wandering beggar entertainers who used wit, song, and dance to survive. Features folk performances and street acts.

📅 Jun 10, 2026 — Jun 14, 2026

📍 28 Seolseonggongwon-gil, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-43-871-3415 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

1. Namdong Street of Lights (남동 빛의 거리)

A dazzling illumination festival in Incheon's Namdong district, transforming streets into corridors of light art for evening strolls.

📅 Oct 22, 2024 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 Mansu-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon

2. Ostrich Boys(타조소년들)

A playful theatrical production following young characters on an adventure, blending physical comedy, music, and imaginative Korean storytelling.

📅 Sep 4, 2025 — Nov 23, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로8가길 85 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

3. The Fighters of Joseon(조선의 복서)

A martial arts performance drama set in the Joseon era, featuring authentic Korean fighting styles, historical costumes, and action-packed storytelling.

📅 Sep 9, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 31 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

4. 2025 Yeongdong World Traditional Music & Arts Expo (2025 영동세계국악엑스포)

International traditional music expo in Yeongdong, featuring Korean gugak alongside world folk music, dance performances, and cultural exchanges.

📅 Sep 12, 2025 — Oct 11, 2025

📍 117 Yeongdong healing-ro, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

5. Wiliams: Wiliam and Wiliam's Williams(윌리엄과 윌리엄의 윌리엄들)

An absurdist comedy performance playing with names and identity, featuring witty dialogue and physical comedy in a distinctly Korean theatrical style.

📅 Sep 16, 2025 — Nov 30, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 148 (혜화동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

6. Starry Night in Busan Night Festa

An evening festival in Busan celebrating the night sky with light installations, rooftop events, music, and stunning views of the coastal cityscape.

📅 Sep 18, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 270 Saengtaegongwon-gil, Buk-gu, Busan

7. Almond (아몬드)

A Korean theatrical adaptation of the bestselling novel about a boy with alexithymia who cannot feel emotions, exploring empathy and human connection.

📅 Sep 19, 2025 — Dec 14, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 64 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

8. Bibliotheca Busan (2025 부산바다도서관)

A unique open-air library on Busan's beach, where visitors read with the sea as a backdrop during summer, blending literature and coastal culture.

📅 Sep 20, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan

9. Rachmaninoff(라흐마니노프)

A musical or theatrical production inspired by the life of composer Rachmaninoff, exploring his genius, personal struggles, and iconic compositions.

📅 Sep 20, 2025 — Dec 14, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 21 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

10. Gray House(그레이하우스)

A psychological drama performed in an intimate theatrical setting, exploring dark secrets and complex relationships within a mysterious household.

📅 Sep 23, 2025 — Dec 7, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 83 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

11. Andong Maskdance Festival (안동국제탈춤페스티벌)

UNESCO-heritage mask dance festival in Andong, featuring Korean talchum and international mask performances, street parades, and hands-on mask-making workshops.

📅 Sep 26, 2025 — Oct 5, 2025

📍 200 Chukjejang-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

12. Gochang Blue Farm Pink Muhly Season (고창청농원 핑크뮬리시즌)

Autumn spectacle at Gochang's Blue Farm where fields of pink muhly grass create a dreamy, cotton-candy landscape perfect for photography.

📅 Sep 26, 2025 — Nov 16, 2025

📍 41-27 Cheongcheon-gil, Gongeum-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

13. Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (수원화성문화제)

Grand festival at Suwon's UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress featuring royal guard parades, military re-enactments, traditional performances, and night illuminations.

📅 Sep 27, 2025 — Oct 4, 2025

📍 825 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

14. Jinju Traditional Crafts Biennale (2025 진주전통공예비엔날레)

Biennial showcase of Korea's finest traditional crafts in Jinju, including silk weaving, lacquerware, and ceramics, with live demonstrations and exhibitions.

📅 Oct 1, 2025 — Nov 16, 2025

📍 18 Jinju-daero 879beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

15. Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제)

Celebrates Korea's herbal medicine tradition with medicinal herb markets, traditional health demonstrations, and nature walks through herb gardens.

📅 Oct 2, 2025 — Oct 12, 2025

📍 61 Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

16. Bongsan Mask Dance(봉산탈춤 다 모여라~ )

Performance of Bongsan Talchum — a UNESCO-listed mask dance from Hwanghae province featuring satirical characters, percussion music, and vibrant costumes.

📅 Oct 3, 2025 — Oct 5, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 종로1길 45 (세종로) Korean address — show to taxi driver

17. Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)

Thousands of illuminated lanterns float down the Namgang River at night in Jinju, commemorating the 1592 battle with spectacular lantern art and fireworks.

📅 Oct 4, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 287 Gangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

18. Gimje Horizon Festival (김제지평선축제)

Celebrates Korea's only true horizon landscape at Gimje's vast rice plains during autumn harvest, with traditional farming rituals and rural cultural events.

📅 Oct 8, 2025 — Oct 12, 2025

📍 442 Byeokgolje-ro, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do

19. Imsil N Cheese Festival (임실N치즈축제)

Korea's only cheese festival in Imsil, where you can make cheese, taste Korean dairy products, and enjoy a charming countryside village atmosphere.

📅 Oct 8, 2025 — Oct 12, 2025

📍 50 Doin 2-gil, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do

20. K-Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전)

Experience Joseon royal court culture across Seoul's five grand palaces with royal ceremonies, traditional performances, and night palace tours.

📅 Oct 8, 2025 — Oct 12, 2025

📍 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

21. World Pansori Festival (월드판소리페스티벌)

A celebration of pansori, Korea's dramatic operatic storytelling tradition, featuring solo vocal performances accompanied by drum. Essential for anyone who wants to experience Korea's most powerful and raw musical art form.

📅 Oct 8, 2025 — Oct 9, 2025

📍 28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

22. Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival (안성맞춤 남사당 바우덕이축제)

A folk performance festival honouring Baudeogi, the legendary female leader of the Namsadang travelling troupe, with acrobatics, mask dances, and traditional street performances.

📅 Oct 9, 2025 — Oct 12, 2025

📍 198-2 Namsadang-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

23. Anthropolis 1 : Prolog/Dionysos(안트로폴리스 1 : 프롤로그/디오니소스)

A contemporary performing arts work blending theatre and mythology, exploring human nature through the lens of Dionysus. Ideal for fans of avant-garde, experimental performance.

📅 Oct 10, 2025 — Oct 26, 2025

📍 서울특별시 중구 명동길 35 (명동1가) Korean address — show to taxi driver

24. From Nameless Promises(이름 없는 약속들로부터)

A contemporary dance or theatrical performance exploring themes of unnamed commitments and human connection. Suits visitors seeking modern Korean artistic expression.

📅 Oct 10, 2025 — Dec 28, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 69 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

25. Tamna Culture Festival (탐라문화제)

Jeju Island's premier cultural festival celebrating the ancient Tamna kingdom with traditional music, dance, ritual ceremonies, and local heritage. A deep dive into Jeju's unique island identity.

📅 Oct 10, 2025 — Oct 14, 2025

📍 2 Jungang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

26. RUCKUS: the SKOOL(러커스 : 더 스쿨)

A high-energy contemporary performance blending hip-hop, dance, and theatrical storytelling set in a school environment. Perfect for younger audiences and fans of dynamic urban performance.

📅 Oct 14, 2025 — Oct 17, 2025

📍 경기도 구리시 아차산로 453 (교문동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

27. Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection (광주 추억의 충장축제)

A nostalgic street festival along Gwangju's Chungjang Road bringing back retro Korean culture from the 1970s–80s with costumes, music, and vintage food stalls.

📅 Oct 15, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 Geumnamno 1(il)-ga, Dong-gu, Gwangju

28. Chuncheon Ani Town Festival (춘천 애니타운 페스티벌)

An animation and character culture festival in the home of Korean animation, Chuncheon, featuring screenings, character events, and cosplay. Great fun for families and animation fans.

📅 Oct 17, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 854 Baksa-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

29. Gwanak Kang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)

A local heritage festival in Seoul's Gwanak district celebrating the great Goryeo general Kang Gam-chan with historical performances, parades, and cultural events.

📅 Oct 17, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

30. October Festa in Gwangalli (옥토버페스타 인 광안리)

Busan's Oktoberfest-style beer and music festival on the famous Gwangalli Beach, with live bands, craft beer, and the glittering Gwangan Bridge as a backdrop.

📅 Oct 17, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 29 Millak-ro 6beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan

31. Seopyeonje; The Original(서편제; The Original)

A staged performance of Seopyeonje, the iconic Korean story of a pansori singer's devotion to his art. One of Korea's most emotionally resonant musical narrative traditions.

📅 Oct 17, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025

📍 서울특별시 중구 정동길 43 (정동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

32. Sunchang Fermented Food Festival (순창장류축제)

A festival dedicated to Korea's fermented condiments — gochujang (red pepper paste) and doenjang (soybean paste) — from Sunchang, the nation's fermented food capital. Taste, learn, and buy authentic products.

📅 Oct 17, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 6-3 Minsongmaeul-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

33. Another Today(또 다른 오늘)

A contemporary performance piece exploring alternate realities and everyday life, blending dance and theatre. Recommended for visitors interested in Korea's modern performing arts scene.

📅 Oct 18, 2025 — Oct 26, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 47 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

34. Saturday Featured Performances – Pan (토요기획공연-판)

A weekly curated traditional Korean performance event called Pan, featuring gugak music, folk dance, and cultural acts, with a new programme each Saturday.

📅 Oct 18, 2025 — Nov 22, 2025

📍 전북특별자치도 남원시 양림길 54 (어현동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

35. The Film Delivery Man(명화배달부)

A theatrical performance inspired by classic films, with a story about someone who delivers great cinema to people's lives. A charming blend of nostalgia and live performance.

📅 Oct 18, 2025 — Oct 19, 2025

📍 서울특별시 은평구 녹번로 16 (녹번동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

36. Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (경북영주 풍기인삼축제)

An autumn festival in Yeongju's Punggi region — Korea's top ginseng-growing area — celebrating the harvest with insam products, tastings, health exhibitions, and local food.

📅 Oct 18, 2025 — Oct 26, 2025

📍 Seongnae-ri, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

37. Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival (예산장터 삼국축제)

A lively autumn festival in Yesan recreating the atmosphere of a traditional Korean marketplace (jangteo) with Three Kingdoms-era historical performances, food, and folk games.

📅 Oct 23, 2025 — Oct 26, 2025

📍 Yesan-ri, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

38. Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)

A festival at the historic Dongnaeeupseong Fortress in Busan, commemorating the heroic defence against Japanese invasion with reenactments, parades, and traditional performances.

📅 Oct 24, 2025 — Oct 26, 2025

📍 80 Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan

39. Jeonju Bibimbap Festival (전주비빔밥축제)

A food festival in the culinary capital Jeonju celebrating Korea's most iconic dish, bibimbap, with tastings, cooking competitions, local ingredients, and food culture events.

📅 Oct 24, 2025 — Oct 26, 2025

📍 1055 Girin-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

40. Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival (대장경기록문화축제)

A cultural festival at Haeinsa Temple honouring the Tripitaka Koreana — the world's most complete Buddhist canon carved on 80,000 wooden blocks — with ceremonies, exhibitions, and heritage tours.

📅 Oct 24, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 1160 Gayasan-ro, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

41. Black Music Festival (BMF) (2025 제7회 BMF(블랙뮤직페스티벌))

Korea's premier Black music celebration, featuring R&B, soul, funk, and hip-hop performances. A unique and energetic festival that showcases the global reach of Black music culture in Seoul.

📅 Oct 25, 2025

📍 Ganeung-dong, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

42. Fraternité(프라테르니테)

A contemporary performing arts piece exploring themes of brotherhood and human solidarity, blending physical theatre and dance. Suited to lovers of modern experimental performance.

📅 Oct 28, 2025 — Jan 18, 2026

📍 서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 123 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

43. Cheongsong Apple Festival (청송사과축제)

An autumn harvest festival in Cheongsong, renowned for growing Korea's finest apples, with apple-picking activities, tastings, local food, and countryside scenery.

📅 Oct 29, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 269 Geumwol-ro, Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

44. Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)

A festival in Gangneung, Korea's coffee culture capital, celebrating artisan coffee with tastings, barista competitions, and roastery tours set against the scenic East Sea coastline.

📅 Oct 30, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 20-1 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

45. Hongseong Global BBQ Festival (홍성글로벌바비큐페스티벌)

An international barbecue festival in Hongseong featuring global and Korean grilling styles, live music, and local Hongseong pork, one of Korea's most prized meats.

📅 Oct 30, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 20 Amun-gil, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

46. Cheonhamu-Bbong(천하무뽕)

A martial arts and traditional performance show blending acrobatic combat and comedic elements, offering thrilling and entertaining spectacle for all ages.

📅 Oct 31, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 서울특별시 종로구 대학로 112 (동숭동) Korean address — show to taxi driver

47. Icheon Ginseng Festival (이천인삼축제)

An autumn festival in Icheon celebrating the ginseng harvest with product exhibitions, health-focused activities, and tastings. Icheon is famed for both ginseng and premium rice.

📅 Oct 31, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 160 Dunteo-ro 124beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

48. Busan Jung-gu Pet Festival (부산중구반려동물축제)

A pet-friendly festival in central Busan celebrating Korea's love of companion animals, with pet parades, contests, adoption events, and activities for owners and their pets.

📅 Nov 1, 2025

📍 37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan

49. Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok (부산 스트릿 페스타 인 광복)

A lively street festival in Busan's Gwangbok-dong district with outdoor performances, food stalls, fashion, and entertainment in one of Korea's most vibrant urban shopping streets.

📅 Nov 1, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 72-1 Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

50. Downtown Night Tour: The Season for Jeju Island Nights (원도심 야간여행 ‘섬夜시즌’ 운영)

A nighttime heritage walking tour through Jeju's historic downtown, exploring the island's old-town streets, traditional architecture, and local culture after dark.

📅 Nov 1, 2025 — Nov 2, 2025

📍 120-12 Chilsimni-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

51. Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival (김해분청도자기 축제)

A ceramics festival in Gimhae celebrating buncheong ware, the rustic and earthy grey-green Korean pottery style from the Joseon era, with craft demonstrations and exhibitions.

📅 Nov 4, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025

📍 17 Buncheong-ro, Jillye-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

52. Gourmet Eat Gangnam (제2회 고메 잇 강남)

A premium food and dining festival in Seoul's upscale Gangnam district, showcasing top Korean and international chefs with tastings, gourmet markets, and culinary experiences.

📅 Nov 4, 2025 — Nov 16, 2025

📍 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

53. Incheon Local Festa (Jemulpo Wave Market) (인천 로컬 페스타 (제물포 웨이브 마켓))

A local culture and market festival at Incheon's historic Jemulpo port area, celebrating the city's heritage as Korea's gateway to the world with artisan goods, food, and performances.

📅 Nov 8, 2025 — Nov 9, 2025

📍 33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

54. Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

One of Asia's largest fireworks festivals, held over the Gwangan Bridge and Haeundae Beach in Busan with a spectacular pyrotechnic display drawing over a million spectators.

📅 Nov 15, 2025

📍 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

55. E-World Illumination (이월드 일루미네이션)

A dazzling winter illumination event at Daegu's E-World amusement park, transforming the park into a glittering landscape of light installations and festive displays.

📅 Nov 15, 2025 — Feb 28, 2026

📍 200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-70-7549-8112 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

56. Busan Illustration Fair V.6 (부산일러스트레이션페어V.6)

An illustration and graphic arts fair in Busan showcasing Korean and international artists' prints, posters, and original works, perfect for art lovers and collectors.

📅 Nov 21, 2025 — Nov 23, 2025

📍 55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

57. The Souvenir Fair (2025 대한민국 관광기념품 박람회)

A national tourism souvenir expo displaying the best of Korean craft, design, and cultural gifts from across the country — ideal for finding unique, quality mementos of Korea.

📅 Nov 21, 2025 — Nov 23, 2025

📍 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

58. Haeundae Light Festival (해운대 빛축제)

A winter light festival along Busan's famous Haeundae Beach, with elaborate illuminated displays and installations transforming the beachfront into a glowing nocturnal attraction.

📅 Nov 29, 2025 — Jan 18, 2026

📍 280 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-51-749-4062 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

59. Hyoseok Cultural Festival (평창효석문화제)

An autumn buckwheat flower festival in Pyeongchang, inspired by writer Lee Hyo-seok's classic story, set amid fields of white blooms with literary events and traditional culture.

📅 Sep 4, 2026 — Sep 13, 2026

📍 157 Ihyoseok-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-33-335-2323 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

60. Cheonan K-Culture Expo (천안 K-컬처박람회)

A K-culture showcase in Cheonan celebrating Korean pop culture — K-pop, K-drama, K-food, and more — with performances, exhibitions, and fan events.

📅 Sep 6, 2026

📍 1 Dongnipginyeomgwan-ro, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-41-521-3411 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

61. Gwangju ACE Fair (광주 ACE Fair)

An animation, character, and edutainment content fair in Gwangju showcasing Korea's animation, gaming, and digital content industries with exhibitions and industry events.

📅 Sep 10, 2026 — Sep 13, 2026

📍 30 Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-62-611-2242 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

62. King Jeongjo's Royal Parade (정조대왕 능행차 공동재현)

A grand historical reenactment of King Jeongjo's royal procession along the 59km route from Seoul to Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, featuring hundreds of costumed participants.

📅 Oct 4, 2026

📍 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial Seoul your country code + 82-786-0610Suwon your country code + 82-31-5191-2367 Hwaseong your country code + 82-70-4202-1017 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

63. Sejong Festival (세종축제)

A cultural festival in Sejong City celebrating Korean heritage and arts, with performances, exhibitions, and events honouring King Sejong, inventor of the Korean alphabet Hangul.

📅 Oct 11, 2026

📍 216 Dasom-ro, Sejong-si

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-44-850-0592 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

64. Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

The world's premier kimchi festival held in Gwangju, Korea's kimchi capital, with making demonstrations, tasting events, competitions, and cultural performances celebrating Korea's beloved fermented dish.

📅 Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026

📍 111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-62-613-3955 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

65. Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)

An autumn harvest festival by the Namhan River in Yeoju celebrating five grains and the region's agricultural heritage with traditional folk games, food, and riverside activities.

📅 Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026

📍 Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-31-881-9692 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

66. Pohang International Fireworks Festival (포항국제불빛축제)

A spectacular international fireworks festival on the scenic Pohang waterfront, featuring fireworks teams from multiple countries competing with breath-taking pyrotechnic displays over the sea.

📅 Nov 20, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026

📍 Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-54-289-7852 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

1. At That Time, Byeonhongrye(그때, 변홍례)

A theatrical performance telling the story of Byeonhongrye, a historical Korean figure, through drama and traditional arts, offering a window into lesser-known Korean history.

📅 Jan 5, 2024 — Oct 25, 2025

📍 서울특별시 성북구 성북로 5-7 (성북동1가) Korean address — show to taxi driver

2. Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

A daily ceremonial reenactment of the Joseon royal palace guard change at Seoul's Deoksugung Palace, with soldiers in full period armour performing traditional guard rituals.

📅 Jan 1, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

3. Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe) (하회별신굿탈놀이 상설공연)

Regular performances of the UNESCO-recognised Hahoe mask dance drama at Andong's Hahoe Village, a satirical folk ritual blending comedy, dance, and shamanic tradition.

📅 Jan 1, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 3-15, Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

4. Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

The iconic royal guard-changing ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, performed in Joseon-era military costume, one of Korea's most photographed cultural spectacles.

📅 Jan 1, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

5. Taean Lighting Festival (태안 빛축제)

A large-scale winter lighting festival at Taean on the west coast, featuring elaborate light installations and illuminated walking trails through the natural landscape.

📅 Jan 1, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 200 Mageompo-gil, Nam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

6. Cheongdo Provence Lighting Festival (청도 프로방스 빛축제)

A romantic French Provence-themed lighting festival in Cheongdo, transforming the local Provence village into a glowing wonderland of lights and colourful installations.

📅 Jan 11, 2025 — Nov 30, 2025

📍 272-23 Iseulmi-ro, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

7. Taekwondo! A Timeless Tradition! (태권도! 영원한 유산!)

A live performance showcasing taekwondo's artistry and power — combining high-flying kicks, board breaking, and choreographed demonstrations of Korea's national martial art.

📅 Jan 18, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 전북특별자치도 무주군 설천면 무설로 1482 Korean address — show to taxi driver

8. Gwanak Starlight Walk (관악별빛산책)

A nighttime walking event on Seoul's Gwanak Mountain, enjoying stargazing, illuminated trails, and the peaceful natural environment of one of the city's beloved urban mountains.

📅 Dec 1, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 1642-7 Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

9. Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 오색별빛정원전)

A magical winter illumination event at the famous Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong, where the botanical garden is transformed with millions of colourful lights amid the winter landscape.

📅 Dec 5, 2025 — Mar 15, 2026

📍 432 Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-1544-6703 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

10. Ulsan Night, Christmas Market (울산의 밤, 크리스마스 마켓)

A festive Christmas market in Ulsan bringing European-style holiday atmosphere with seasonal food, gifts, decorations, and evening entertainment during the winter season.

📅 Dec 5, 2025 — Dec 27, 2025

📍 94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

11. Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

A cultural market in the heart of Seoul near Gwanghwamun Square, featuring artisan crafts, local food, and cultural activities against the backdrop of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

📅 Dec 12, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025

📍 B172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

12. Apsan Christmas Festival (앞산크리스마스축제)

A Christmas-themed winter festival on Daegu's Apsan Mountain, with festive illuminations, seasonal performances, and holiday activities in a scenic hillside setting.

📅 Dec 20, 2025 — Dec 21, 2025

📍 365 Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu

13. Suseong Light Art Festival (수성빛예술제)

A light art festival at Suseong Lake in Daegu, featuring artistic illuminated installations and light shows reflected on the water, creating a stunning evening spectacle.

📅 Dec 24, 2025 — Jan 4, 2026

📍 112 Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-53-668-1504 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

14. Oh Slow Vintage Market (오슬로우 빈티지 마켓)

A curated vintage and retro goods market in Korea, perfect for hunting unique second-hand fashion, accessories, records, and collectibles with a stylish, community-market atmosphere.

📅 Dec 27, 2025 — Oct 4, 2025

📍 33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

15. Homigot Sunrise Festival (호미곶 한민족 해맞이축전)

A New Year's sunrise celebration at Homigot, the easternmost tip of the Korean peninsula, where thousands gather to welcome the first sunrise of the year over the sea.

📅 Dec 31, 2025 — Jan 1, 2026

📍 136 Haemaji-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-54-289-7852 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

16. Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival (정동진 해맞이 축제)

A beloved New Year's sunrise festival at Jeongdongjin Beach on the East Sea, one of Korea's most popular spots to watch the first dawn of the year with special events and performances.

📅 Dec 31, 2025 — Jan 1, 2026

📍 Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-33-640-5135 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

17. Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival (여수 향일암일출제)

A sunrise festival at Yeosu's Hyangiram cliff temple, where visitors climb the dramatic rocky cliff to watch the New Year's first sunrise over the sparkling southern sea.

📅 Dec 31, 2025 — Jan 1, 2026

📍 60 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-61-659-4743 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

18. Gwangalli Marvelous Drone Light Show (광안리 M(Marvelous) 드론 라이트쇼)

A spectacular drone light show over Busan's Gwangalli Beach, with hundreds of synchronised drones forming animated shapes and patterns in the night sky above the iconic Gwangan Bridge.

📅 Jan 1, 2026

📍 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-51-610-4882 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

19. Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival (얼음나라화천 산천어축제)

Korea's most famous winter festival in Hwacheon, where visitors ice-fish for mountain trout, sled, and play on a frozen river — a uniquely Korean winter adventure.

📅 Jan 10, 2026 — Feb 1, 2026

📍 137 Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-1688-3005 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

20. Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)

A dazzling winter lantern festival along Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul, with hundreds of elaborate illuminated lanterns depicting Korean culture, history, and seasonal themes.

📅 Jan 18, 2026

📍 Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-2-3788-8168 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

21. CookieRun: Kingdom Art Collaboration Project Special Exhibition (쿠키런 : 킹덤 아트 콜라보 프로젝트 특별전 - 위대한 왕국의 유산)

A special art exhibition celebrating the beloved Korean mobile game CookieRun: Kingdom, showcasing original artwork and collaborative pieces — a must-visit for fans of Korean gaming culture.

📅 Jan 23, 2026 — Apr 12, 2026

📍 26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-2-514-0134 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)

22. Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)

A winter snow festival on the high Daegwallyeong plateau near PyeongChang, famous for its heavy snowfall, with snow sculptures, sledding, skiing activities, and snowy highland scenery.

📅 Feb 13, 2026 — Feb 22, 2026

📍 135-9 Daegwallyeong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

📱 Calling from overseas? Dial your country code + 82-33-335-3995 or use the VisitKorea website for English enquiries. Korea Tourism Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English available 24/7)