Festivals in Korea in October 2026
As of Oct 17 · 105 events
In October, Korea has 105 festivals, and 96 of them are free to enter. The biggest category is “Local” (31).
This includes festivals already running and ones starting later in the month. Events that run for more than a month are left out.
The list is updated every day. Dates and venues can change, so check each event’s official website before you go.
Inje Autumn Flower Festival (인제가을꽃축제)
The 2026 festival marks the 100th birthday of Park In-hwan, a leading Korean modernist poet, with gardens that blend literary mood and colo…
Yangjae Art Salon (양재아트살롱)
This is a multi-cultural festival where visitors can fully enjoy the changing seasons and arts against the backdrop of the nature of Yangja…
Jeonju International Picture Book Fair (전주국제그림책도서전)
The 5th fair (October 2–4) features Taiwan’s Jimmy Liao and Korea’s Kim Dong-seong under the theme ‘Picturing the Memories’.
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)
The tradition of yudeung, or floating lanterns, dates back to the Battle of Jinjuseong Fortress, one of the three major victories of the Im…
Heritage Media Art Cheongju (국가유산 미디어아트 청주)
This night-time event brings the heritage of old downtown Cheongju to life with media art: the Iron Flagpole at Yongdusa Temple Site, Mangs…
Pohang Nakhwa Night (포항 낙화의 밤)
On a cool autumn night, soft lights fall over the water of Pohang Canal.
Paju Fair Book & Culture (파주페어 북앤컬처)
Publishers, authors, readers and bookstores gather to see books from new angles.
Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival (대장경기록문화축제)
The Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival showcases the cultural values of Tripitaka Koreana combined with vibrant content featuring splendid…
Yeosu National Heritage Media Art Festival: Jinnamgwan Guesthouse (국가유산 미디어아트 여수 진남관)
The Yeosu National Heritage Media Art Festival is a nighttime cultural event that presents Yeosu’s national heritages through media art.
Janghang 1931 Night Journey (장항 1931 밤의 기행)
A night culture festival about Janghang’s modern history, held on October 10, 17, 30 and 31.
Yangjae Library by the Stream: Picture Book Journey (양재천을 품은 양재도서관 「물길 따라 그림책 여행」)
An outdoor reading festival along Yangjaecheon Stream, held every Saturday and Sunday from October 10 to November 8, 2026 (10 sessions).
Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival (춘천막국수닭갈비축제)
Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival celebrates dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles), two of the most fam…
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest (허심청브로이 옥토버페스트)
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest takes place in October at the outdoor space of Hotel Nongshim in Busan.
Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival (봉화송이축제)
Launched in 1997, the Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival was held throughout Bonghwa County, centering on pine mushroom harvesting experiences,…
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival (강경젓갈축제)
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival is held in the town where the largest salted seafood market in Korea is located.
Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival (광주서창억새축제)
The Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival, a representative festival of the Yeongsangang River region, features programs such as diverse c…
Sunchang Jangryu Festival (순창장류축제)
The Sunchang Jangryu Festival celebrates Korea’s traditional fermented foods in Sunchang, a town best known for gochujang and doenjang.
Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival (영동난계국악축제)
The Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival is an annual performing arts festival dedicated to gugak, Korea’s traditional music …
Gangneung Noodle Festival (강릉 국수 축제)
Gangneung is a city of noodles, loved for jang-kalguksu (spicy knife-cut noodles), makguksu (buckwheat noodles), jjamppong and potato-dumpl…
Ulsan Whale Festival (울산고래축제)
The 30th Ulsan Whale Festival, October 15–18, 2026, is held in Jangsaengpo, once a whaling center and now an eco-city where people and whal…
Chilgok Nakdong River Peace Festival (칠곡낙동강평화축제)
This festival honors the Battle of the Nakdong River, the last line of defense in the Korean War, and remembers ordinary people who risked …
Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (고창모양성제)
Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival has been held since 1973 to inspire admiration for the construction of the walled town, develop local cult…
Jeongdong Culture Festival (정동문화축제)
Jeongdong Culture Festival brings an autumn ambience to Jeongdong-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul.
Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival (광명동굴 빛 축제)
The 4th Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival (2026) is an interactive light festival around Gwangmyeong Cave.
NS Food Festa (NS푸드페스타)
A food culture festival in Iksan, co-hosted by NS Home Shopping and Iksan City.
Cheongdo Seedless Persimmon Festival (청도반시축제)
The Cheongdo Seedless Persimmon Festival is a regional festival held under the theme of Cheongdo Bansi, the representative agricultural spe…
Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)
The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival is Dongnae-gu’s signature festival combining history education with hands-on experiences.
Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival (강동선사문화축제)
Now in its 31st edition, the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival brings Korea's prehistoric past to life in Amsa-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul.
Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)
The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is Seoul's representative historical and cultural festival, held in Gwanak, a city steeped in history, to…
Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)
The 2026 Mokpo Port Festival will take place from October 16 to 18 around Mokpo Port and Samhakdo Island.
Sanjeonghosu Lake Myeongseonsan Mountain Eulalia Festival (포천 산정호수 명성산 억새꽃축제)
Sanjeonghosu Lake Myeongseonsan Mountain Eulalia Festival is held in the area of Sanjeonghosu Lake.
Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival (양양송이연어축제)
The Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival is a representative autumn festival where visitors can experience both the mysteries of ecolog…
Yeongdeok Wellness Festa (영덕 웰니스페스타)
Yeongdeok Wellness Festa is set to offer complete rest for both body and mind.
Garak Oktoberfest (가락 옥토버페스트)
As the cool autumn breeze arrives, Garak Market’s signature autumn festival, the 3rd Garak Oktoberfest, opens at Garak Mall with good food,…
Gyeongsan Jujube Festival & Farm Market (경산 대추축제 & 농산물 한마당)
The 15th Gyeongsan Jujube Festival is held in Gyeongsan, which grows about 30% of Korea’s jujubes.
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival (금정산성축제)
Celebrating Geumjeongsan Mountain, newly designated a national park in 2026, the Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival runs Friday October 16…
Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival (낙동강 구포나루 축제)
The 13th Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival celebrates the history of Gupo, once a key ferry crossing and trading hub on the Nakdong River, a…
Busan Dwaeji-gukbap Festival (부산돼지국밥대전)
A participatory food festival about dwaeji-gukbap (pork and rice soup), Busan’s iconic local dish.
Jeongseon Heritage Night (정선 국가유산야행)
A night walk linking heritage sites in Jeongseon town, held October 16–18.
Dream Park Chrysanthemum Festival (드림파크 국화축제)
Large fields of autumn flowers — sunflowers, pink muhly, zinnias, cosmos, verbena, marigolds and more — fill the Dream Park wildflower comp…
Hwasun Dolmen Autumn Flower Festival (세계문화유산 화순 고인돌 가을꽃 축제)
Hwasun’s signature autumn festival, started in 2013 as a chrysanthemum festival and moved to the UNESCO World Heritage Hwasun Dolmen Site.
Yeoncheon Chrysanthemum Festival (연천 국화축제)
The 8th Yeoncheon Chrysanthemum Festival, themed “The breath of Goguryeo blooms in chrysanthemums,” pairs the historic Jeongok-ri site with…
Nowon Moonlight Walk (노원달빛산책)
A night-time public art festival along Danghyeoncheon, an eco-friendly stream in Nowon.
Dongdaemun-gu TEN FESTA (동대문구 청소년 페스티벌)
The Dongdaemun-gu TEN FESTA will be held at the open plaza in Baebongsan Mountain Neighborhood Park.
Guro Youth Festival (구로청소년축제)
The 11th Guro Youth Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Woosin High School sports ground.
Daegu Dong-gu Eoullim Festival (대구 동구 어울림한마당)
A community festival where residents and visitors to Dong-gu, Daegu, come together.
Yeongdeungpo Future Talent Science Festival (영등포구 미래인재 과학축제)
A science festival for children, teens and families on October 17, 2026, at Yeongdeungpo Park in Seoul.
MOIM International – Siheung Youth Club Festival (시흥시청소년동아리축제)
A youth-led festival where teenage clubs in social action, volunteering, academics, sports, dance, bands and the arts plan and run programs…
Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Culture Festival (다산정약용문화제)
The Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival is themed around the life of Jeong Yak-yong (penname Dasan).
Geumcheon Harmony Festival (금천하모니축제)
The Geumcheon Harmony Festival is Geumcheon-gu's representative festival, held annually for over 20 years since its inception in 2003.
Gumi Food Festival (구미푸드페스티벌)
Gumi’s food festival began in October 2022 to cheer up residents and small businesses after the long tunnel of COVID-19 and to lift the loc…
Nowon Book Festival (노원 북 페스티벌)
Nowon’s open-air library event, themed “In the AI era, it’s still about people,” brings books and cultural programs outdoors.
Dalseong Family Festival YES! Kids Zone (달성가족문화축제 YES! 키즈존)
Following May and September, the third YES!
Daejeon Bread Festival (대전 빵 축제)
The 2026 Daejeon Bread Festival brings together about 120 local bakeries and small businesses, from nationally famous Sungsimdang to hidden…
Seoul Animal Happiness Festa (동물행복페스타)
Held to mark Seoul Animal Protection Day, this participatory festival celebrates people and animals living together.
Subongsan Festival (수봉산 페스티벌)
Started in 2021, this is the signature culture festival of Michuhol-gu, Incheon, combining the scenery of Subongsan Mountain with arts and …
Wonju Chiaksan Sweet Potato Festival (원주농협 치악산 고구마축제)
An autumn festival promoting Chiaksan sweet potatoes, a Wonju specialty.
Jeonpo Coffee Festival (전포커피축제)
Busan’s first coffee festival, started after Jeonpo Café Street was named one of The New York Times’ places to go in 2017.
Hongseong Baekban Festa (홍성 백반 페스타)
A food festival at the 100-year-old Gwangcheon market, now in its second year.
205 Chilgok Culture Street Festa (205 칠곡 문화거리 페스타)
A street festival on Road No. 1 in front of Waegwan Station.
Tamna Culture Festival (탐라문화제)
The Tamna Cultural Festival holds significance in reinterpreting the cultural heritage and community spirit left by the region's forefather…
Seoul Silver Grass Festival (서울억새축제)
Seoul Silver Grass Festival takes place at Haneul Park.
Hangang River Festival (한강페스티벌)
The Hangang River Festival offers a range of activities that appeal to both children and adults.
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Festival (세계유산 조선왕릉축전)
A cultural event that lets you experience the history and dignity of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, a UNESCO World Heritage site, u…
Hwangmaesan Silver Grass Festival (황매산 억새축제)
As autumn deepens, Hwangmaesan Mountain turns silver with eulalia (silver grass).
Mungyeong Apple Festival (문경사과축제)
Grown in Mungyeong’s mid-mountain area with big day–night temperature swings, fertile soil and clean nature, Mungyeong apples are firm, fra…
Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)
The Gangneung Coffee Festival traces its roots to the everyday memories created around the coffee vending machines at Anmok Beach and to th…
Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival (예산장터 삼국축제)
The Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival revolves around three themes: chrysanthemums, Korean rice soup, and noodles.
Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제)
First held in 2024, the Gimcheon Gimbap Festival grew out of a playful remark by young people, who said the name “Gimcheon” reminded them o…
Grand Chrysanthemum Festival (대한민국 국향대전)
Grand Chrysanthemum Festival started in the autumn of 2004.
Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)
The Gwangju Kimchi Festival, one of Korea’s leading kimchi festivals, returns for its 33rd edition from October 23 to 25 at the Gwangju Gov…
Iksan Gukhwa Festival (익산천만송이국화축제)
The Iksan Gukhwa Festival is held every year from late October to early November.
Seogwipo Chilsimni Festival (서귀포칠십리축제)
The Seogwipo Chilseongri Festival is Seogwipo's representative festival, bringing together local culture, arts, and citizen participation p…
Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)
The 2026 Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival celebrates Yeoju's traditional culture and history, harking back to a time when local specialties such as …
Gangwon Handon Festa (강원한돈페스타)
The first Gangwon Handon Festa is a food festival celebrating the region’s quality Korean pork.
Daedeok Daecheongho Mulgyeol Festival (대덕대청호물결축제)
Daedeok-gu’s signature autumn festival is a music festival by scenic Daecheong Lake.
La La La Festival (라라라 페스티벌)
Busan Geumjeong-gu’s signature food and culture festival, themed “Drink fragrant coffee, eat sweet bread, enjoy fun culture.” Celebrating i…
MAMF Cultural Diversity Festival (문화다양성축제 MAMF(맘프))
MAMF is Korea’s largest cultural diversity festival, held in Changwon for migrants and Koreans to share and enjoy each other’s cultures.
Yeoncheon Job’s Tears Festival (연천율무축제)
A local festival featuring yulmu (Job’s tears), Yeoncheon’s signature crop, and other clean local foods.
Ulsan Jung-gu Heritage Night Tour (울산 중구 국가유산야행)
A night history festival that looks at Ulsan’s heritage through the relationship between two Joseon-era leaders, one civil and one military.
See this month’s festivals in other regions below.