Festivals in Korea this weekend (Oct 17–18)
As of Oct 17 · 62 events
This weekend (Oct 17–18), Korea has 62 festivals, and 57 of them are free to enter. The biggest category is “Local” (18).
We left out events that run for more than a month, so this list is only what is worth planning your weekend around, including festivals already under way.
The list is updated every day. Dates and venues can change, so check each event’s official website before you go.
Dongdaemun-gu TEN FESTA (동대문구 청소년 페스티벌)
The Dongdaemun-gu TEN FESTA will be held at the open plaza in Baebongsan Mountain Neighborhood Park.
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.
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.
Pohang Nakhwa Night (포항 낙화의 밤)
On a cool autumn night, soft lights fall over the water of Pohang Canal.
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…
NS Food Festa (NS푸드페스타)
A food culture festival in Iksan, co-hosted by NS Home Shopping and Iksan City.
Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival (봉화송이축제)
Launched in 1997, the Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival was held throughout Bonghwa County, centering on pine mushroom harvesting experiences,…
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…
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).
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.
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival (강경젓갈축제)
Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival is held in the town where the largest salted seafood market in Korea is located.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Sunchang Jangryu Festival (순창장류축제)
The Sunchang Jangryu Festival celebrates Korea’s traditional fermented foods in Sunchang, a town best known for gochujang and doenjang.
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.
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 …
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,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
See this weekend’s festivals in other regions below.