Korea Festivals in October 2026

167 festivals with confirmed dates · updated daily from official tourism data

October is the other best month: foliage rolls south from the Gangwon mountains, and Korea answers with its biggest events — lantern festivals on the rivers, fireworks over Seoul and Busan, mask dance in Andong, and food festivals in every county. Book everything early.

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Now

Nov 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2026

The Painters

Seoul

Now

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony at Deoksugung Palace

Seoul

Now

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

DDP Architecture Tour

Seoul

Now

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Gugak Performance Jinyeon

Seoul

Now

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Namsan Beacon Ceremony and Traditional Culture Events

Seoul

Now

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony 2026

Seoul

Now

Jan 5, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Walk of the Royal Family

Incheon

Now

Mar 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

2026 Visit Korean Islands Year

Jeonnam

Chungnam

Now

Mar 7, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show

Chungnam

Jeonnam

Now

Mar 7, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026

Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’

Jeonnam

Now

Mar 10, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

APAP Artwork Tour

Gyeonggi

Now

Mar 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026

2026 Culture Day: Cheongchun Mic (Jeolla & Jeju)

Gwangju

Jeonbuk

Now

Mar 14, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026

K-Gugak Stage

Jeonbuk

Now

Mar 14, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026

Ssokssokdeul-i Festival

Gyeonggi

Daejeon

Now

Mar 14, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026

Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show

Daejeon

Now

Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

2026 Culture Day: Cheongchun Mic (Seoul, Gyeonggi & Gangwon)

Incheon

Now

Apr 3, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026

2026 International Seon Meditation Conference

Seoul

Now

Apr 4, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Goheung Nokdong Port Drone Show 2026

Jeonnam

Now

Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Chungjang Raon Festa 2026

Gwangju

Gyeonggi

Now

Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026

Gombaengi Teotta

Gyeonggi

Now

Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street 'Geotjaing' 2026

Gwangju

Gangwon

Now

Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026

Raftman

Gangwon

Gangwon

Now

Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026

ARI-The Spirit of Korea

Gangwon

Now

Apr 11, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026

Seogwipo Old Downtown Culture Festival 2026

Jeju

Now

Apr 18, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026

Culture Lounge Gyeonggi-Jang

Gyeonggi

Now

Apr 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade

Jeonbuk

Now

Apr 20, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Hangang River History Tour

Seoul

Now

Apr 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Saeyeongyo Bridge Weekend Show

Jeju

Now

Apr 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

NAORA Show: Night of Light

Gangwon

Now

Apr 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026

Goesan Space City: Star Explorers

Chungbuk

Now

May 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Seoul Street Performance: Every Corner Live 2026

Seoul

Now

May 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Night Opening 2026

Gyeonggi

Now

May 6, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Culture Flows at Seoul Plaza

Seoul

Now

Jun 4, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Palsaek Chanran: Regions Full of K

Seoul

Now

Jun 24, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

2026 Culture Day: Culture Delivery

Gyeonggi

Now

Jul 17, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

24th DongGang International Photo Festival

Gangwon

Now

Jul 24, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026

Texture of Rest

Seoul

Now

Jul 29, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives

Jeonnam

Now

Aug 14, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026

Yuseong On-Day

Daejeon

Now

Aug 25, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

5th Jeju Biennale: The Art of Transformation

Jeju

Now

Sep 2, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026

Gyeongbokgung Palace Starlight Tour

Seoul

Now

Sep 4, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival

Chungnam

Now

Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

House of the Upright Minister

Gyeonggi

Now

Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

16th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life

Gwangju

Now

Sep 6, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Walking Festival

Seoul

Now

Sep 9, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Deoksugung Palace: Night at Seokjojeon Hall

Seoul

D-2

Sep 11, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Dalseong Daegu Contemporary Art Festival

Daegu

D-2

Sep 11, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Namdo K-Garden Festival

Jeonnam

D-2

Sep 11, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026

Moonlight Music Festival

Daejeon

D-3

Sep 12, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Pocheon Hantangang Garden Festa

Gyeonggi

D-3

Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Colorful Garden: Jaraseom Flower Festa

Gyeonggi

D-6

Sep 15, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Seoul Architecture Festival

Seoul

D-9

Sep 18, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Gamaksan Flower & Star Journey

Gyeongnam

D-9

Sep 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale

Gyeonggi

D-9

Sep 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Gwimong at Jeju Shinhwa World

Jeju

D-10

Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Bibliotheca Busan

Busan

Gyeonggi

D-10

Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Han River Walk

Gyeonggi

D-10

Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026

Suwon Hwaseong Media Art

Gyeonggi

D-13

Sep 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo

Gyeongnam

D-15

Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Andong Maskdance Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-15

Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Changgyeonggung Palace Night Banquet

Seoul

D-20

Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026

2026 Korea Urban & Regional Innovation Expo

Chungbuk

D-21

Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026

Dobong Hangeul Festival

Seoul

D-22

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026

Busan International Performing Arts Market (BPAM)

Busan

D-22

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Gimje Horizon Festival

Jeonbuk

D-22

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Cheonan World Dance Festival

Chungnam

D-22

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Gyeryong Military Culture Festival

Chungnam

D-22

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Ground Forces Festival

Chungnam

D-22

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Jeongseon Arirang Festival

Gangwon

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026

Anadream Safety Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival

Gyeongnam

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Wanju Wild & Local Food Festival

Jeonbuk

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Cheongwon Life Festival

Chungbuk

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Anheung Steamed Bun Festival

Gangwon

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Soraepogu Festival

Incheon

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival

Incheon

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival

Gyeonggi

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Pohang Sunrise Noodle Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Busan International Rock Festival

Busan

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Goseong Pollack Festival

Gangwon

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Uiryeong Rich Rich Festival

Gyeongnam

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Geumsan World K-Insam Festival

Chungnam

Seoul

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Bongsan Mask Dance

Seoul

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Yeoncheon Goryeo Ginseng Festival

Gyeonggi

D-23

Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Gunsan Time Travel Festival

Jeonbuk

D-24

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Baekje Cultural Festival

Chungnam

D-24

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

King Jeongjo Filial Piety Festival

Gyeonggi

D-24

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-24

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-24

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Chuncheon Ani-Toy Festival

Gangwon

Seoul

D-24

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

Gangnam Festival

Seoul

D-24

Oct 3, 2026

Dongdaemun Festival

Seoul

D-24

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026

Yeongju Museom Single-Log Bridge Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-24

Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival

Gyeongnam

D-25

Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Suwon Hwaseong Festival

Gyeonggi

D-25

Oct 4, 2026

King Jeongjo's Royal Parade

Seoul

D-25

Oct 4, 2026

Gumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival

Seoul

D-26

Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Creative X Seongsu

Seoul

D-28

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Hoengseong Hanu Festival

Gangwon

D-28

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Naju Yeongsangang River Festival

Jeonnam

D-28

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection

Jeonnam

D-28

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Gwangju Busking World Cup

Gwangju

D-28

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival

Gyeongnam

D-28

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Royal Culture Festival

Seoul

D-29

Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Gokseong Simcheong Children's Festival

Jeonnam

D-29

Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Jeungpyeong Insamgol Festival

Chungbuk

D-29

Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Hongcheon Ginseng & Hanwoo Festival

Gangwon

D-29

Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Jeongeup Gujeolcho Flower Festival

Jeonbuk

D-29

Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Imsil N Cheese Festival

Jeonbuk

D-29

Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Jangseong Hwangryonggang Autumn Flower Festival

Jeonnam

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Gunsan Jjamppong Festival

Jeonbuk

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Siheung Wolgot Port Festival

Gyeonggi

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

Hwasun Jeokbyeok Culture Festival

Jeonnam

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Silla Culture Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Daejeon Donggu-dongnak Festival

Daejeon

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Saenggeo Jincheon Culture Festival

Chungbuk

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival

Chungnam

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

8th Yecheon International Smartphone Film Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Incheon Open Port Heritage Night Tour

Incheon

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

GHOST Festival

Gyeonggi

D-30

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026

Welcome to Singwan-dong

Chungnam

D-32

Oct 11, 2026

Sejong Hangeul Festival

Sejong

D-35

Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Seoul Design Week 2026

Seoul

D-35

Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival

Gangwon

D-36

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Chilgok Nakdonggang Peace Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-36

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

30th Ulsan Whale Festival

Ulsan

D-36

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Bonghwa Songi Mushroom Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-36

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026

Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival

Jeonbuk

D-36

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival

Chungbuk

D-36

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Sunchang Jangryu Festival

Jeonbuk

D-36

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Chungbuk Garden Expo in Yeongdong

Chungbuk

D-36

Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026

Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest

Busan

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival

Busan

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

King Sejong & Chojeong Mineral Water Festival

Chungbuk

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Jeonggwan Eco-Stream Culture Festival

Busan

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Buan Red Sunset Festival

Jeonbuk

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Boeun Jujube Festival

Chungbuk

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Gimhae Heritage Night Tour

Gyeongnam

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Ho-Camp Returns

Chungbuk

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival

Seoul

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival

Busan

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026

NS Food Festa

Jeonbuk

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026

14th Gyeonggi Garden Culture Expo

Gyeonggi

D-37

Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Mokpo Port Festival

Jeonnam

D-38

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Gumi Food Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-38

Oct 17, 2026

Siheung International Youth Festival (SIYF)

Gyeonggi

D-38

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Royal Tombs of Joseon World Heritage Festival

Gyeonggi

D-38

Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026

Geumcheon Harmony Festival

Seoul

D-38

Oct 17, 2026

2026 Chungnam Drone Festa

Chungnam

D-42

Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Gangneung Coffee Festival

Gangwon

D-43

Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Sacheon Air Show

Gyeongnam

D-43

Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

17th Art Gwangju International Art Fair

Gwangju

D-43

Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Chiaksan Hanwoo Beef Festival

Gangwon

D-44

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival

Gyeonggi

D-44

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Yeoncheon Job's Tears Festival

Gyeonggi

D-44

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Tteokbokki Festival

Daegu

D-44

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Incheon Film Week 2026

Incheon

D-44

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Seogwipo Chilsimni Festival

Jeju

D-44

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Gimcheon Gimbap Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-44

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Gwangju Kimchi Festival

Jeonnam

D-45

Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Seoul BBQ Festival

Seoul

D-50

Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Hongseong Global BBQ Festival

Chungnam

D-50

Oct 29, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

13th 21st Century Human Values Forum

Gyeongbuk

D-51

Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Yesan Apple Festival

Chungnam

D-51

Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Seongnam-dong Coffee Festival

Ulsan

D-52

Oct 31, 2026

MATO Arts Festival

Gyeonggi

D-52

Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Goyang Haengju Hanwoo BBQ Festival

Gyeonggi

By region in October

Seoul (29)Busan (7)Incheon (6)Gyeonggi (25)Gangwon (13)Daejeon (4)Chungbuk (10)Chungnam (12)Gyeongbuk (13)Gyeongnam (8)Jeonbuk (12)Jeonnam (12)Gwangju (6)Jeju (5)