About
The 31st festival takes place on October 24–25 in Naganeupseong, a 600-year-old walled town with Joseon-era walls, government offices and thatched houses. Highlights include the magistrate’s procession, a gate guard ceremony, mounted patrols, tightrope walking, martial arts, pansori and gayageum performances, a giant tug-of-war, ssireum wrestling, yutnori, archery and traditional crafts.
Suncheon Naganeupseong Folk Culture Festival (순천 낙안읍성 민속문화축제)
Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25
2 days
Naganeupseong Folk Village, Suncheon
전남광주통합특별시 순천시 낙안면 충민길 30 순천 낙안읍성
11:00–17:00
Paid (adults ₩4,000, youth/soldiers ₩2,500, children ₩1,500; see the official site for discounts)
Contact 061-749-8838
About
The 31st festival takes place on October 24–25 in Naganeupseong, a 600-year-old walled town with Joseon-era walls, government offices and thatched houses. Highlights include the magistrate’s procession, a gate guard ceremony, mounted patrols, tightrope walking, martial arts, pansori and gayageum performances, a giant tug-of-war, ssireum wrestling, yutnori, archery and traditional crafts.
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Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival (여수밤바다 불꽃축제)
Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)
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Guides
Festivals in Gwangju·Jeonnam in October 2026›Source: Korea Tourism Organization (Korean listing, translated by us)
Data as of 10.17. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.