Culture & tradition festivals

Upcoming festivals tagged “Culture & tradition”.

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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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
Bongsan Mask Dance
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Seoul
Seoul
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oct10
Daejeon Jung-gu Book Festival
Oct 10 – Oct 11, 2026
The Jung-gu Book Festival builds on the diverse reading cultures and voices discovered within Jung-gu, bringing them together to foster new connectio…
15:00-21:00 · Free admission (certain programs may require a participation fee of 1,000 won to 5,000 won) · Daejeon
15:00-21:00
Free admission (certain programs may require a participation fee of 1,000 won to 5,000 won)
Daejeon
Oct11
Sejong Hangeul Festival
Oct 11, 2026
The Sejong Hangeul Festival is the only festival in Korea dedicated to Hangeul, the Korean alphabet.
11:00~21:00 · Free · Sejong
11:00~21:00
Free
Sejong
Oct15
Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026
Launched in 1997, the Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival was held throughout Bonghwa County, centering on pine mushroom harvesting experiences, pine mush…
10:00-22:00 · Free (separate charge may apply to activities) · Gyeongsangbuk-do
10:00-22:00
Free (separate charge may apply to activities)
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Oct15
Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026
Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival takes place along the themed walking paths next to Yeongsangang River with a range of walking programs and pho…
13:00-18:00 · Free (separate charge may apply to activities) · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
13:00-18:00
Free (separate charge may apply to activities)
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct16
Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
The Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival is a representative autumn festival where visitors can experience both the mysteries of ecology and the…
10:00-21:00 · Free (fees may apply to programs) · Gangwon
10:00-21:00
Free (fees may apply to programs)
Gangwon
Oct23
Gimcheon Gimbap Festival
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
10:00~17:00 · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
10:00~17:00
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Oct23
Grand Chrysanthemum Festival
Oct 23 – Nov 8, 2026
Grand Chrysanthemum Festival started in the autumn of 2004.
10:00-18:00 · Charged · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00-18:00
Charged
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct31
International Ki Sports Festival
Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026
The International Ki Sports Festival is the only multi-sport event in Korea, with participation from both elite athletes as well as the general publi…
10:00-19:00 · 30,000 won · Busan
10:00-19:00
30,000 won
Busan

November 2026

Nov4
Cheongsong Apple Festival
Nov 4 – Nov 8, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
10:00-21:00 · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
10:00-21:00
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nov6
Busan Illustration Fair V.6
Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2026
The Busan Illustration Fair is a representative exhibition in the field of illustration held with the Busan and Gyeongsang regions as its main market.
10:00-18:00 * Event ends at 17:00 on closing day · 11,000 won / Children free · Busan
10:00-18:00 * Event ends at 17:00 on closing day
11,000 won / Children free
Busan
Nov6
Gumi Ramyun Festival
Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
10:00~22:00 · Free · Gyeongsangbuk-do
10:00~22:00
Free
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Nov6
Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival
Nov 6 – Nov 10, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
Free (fees may apply to certain programs) · Gyeongsangnam-do
Free (fees may apply to certain programs)
Gyeongsangnam-do

May 2027

May12
Vegan & Halal Beauty Fair
May 12 – May 14, 2027
The Vegan & Halal Beauty Fair provides visitors an opportunity to explore beauty brands and products embodying diverse values and standards, includ…
10:00 -18:00 (Last admission 17:30) / Closing day 10:00 -17:00 · Pre-registration free / On-site purchase 10,000 won · Seoul
10:00 -18:00 (Last admission 17:30) / Closing day 10:00 -17:00
Pre-registration free / On-site purchase 10,000 won
Seoul