Korea holds hundreds of festivals a year, from huge fireworks shows and lantern festivals to small-town food fairs, flower festivals and ice fishing on frozen rivers. This calendar lists what is on now and coming up across the country, and it is updated every week from the Korea Tourism Organization's official listings. Each festival links to Naver Map so you can see where it is and how to get there.
On now
- Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju · 도기陶器, 우리를 담은 질그릇Find it on Naver Map
- Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do · 홍성남당항 대하축제Find it on Naver Map
- Moonlight Music Festival246 Doandong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon · 달빛 음악공감Find it on Naver Map
- Hantangang Garden Festa832 Changdong-ro, Gwanin-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do · 포천 한탄강 가든페스타Find it on Naver Map
- Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do · 경기도자비엔날레Find it on Naver Map
- Han River Walk174-3 Daegok-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do · 한강수계 걷기행사Find it on Naver Map
- Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan · 달밤에체조 부산 챌린지Find it on Naver Map
- Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo1116 Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do · 경남고성공룡세계엑스포Find it on Naver Map
- Seomjinggang Interntional Experimental Arts Festvial1012 Seomjingang-ro, Jukgok-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju · 섬진강국제실험예술제(SIEAF)Find it on Naver Map
- Yangjae Art Salon261-23 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul · 양재아트살롱Find it on Naver Map
- Guardians of JinjuGangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do · 진주의 수호자들Find it on Naver Map
- Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do · 진주 남강유등축제Find it on Naver Map
- D.FESTA Small Theater Festival120 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul · D.FESTA 소극장축제Find it on Naver Map
- Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival1160 Gayasan-ro, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do · 대장경기록문화축제Find it on Naver Map
- Yeosu National Heritage Media Art Festival: Jinnamgwan Guesthouse11 Dongmun-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju · 국가유산 미디어아트 여수 진남관Find it on Naver Map
- Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival586 Onui-dong, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do · 춘천막국수닭갈비축제Find it on Naver Map
- Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival13 Naeseong-ro 5-gil, Bonghwa-eup, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 봉화송이축제Find it on Naver Map
- Ganggyeong Salted Seafood Festival198 Hwangsan-ri, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do · 강경젓갈축제Find it on Naver Map
- Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival11 Moyangseong-ro, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do · 고창모양성제Find it on Naver Map
- Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival377 Seochangduk-gil, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City · 광주서창억새축제Find it on Naver Map
- Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest23 Geumganggongwon-ro 20beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan · 허심청브로이 옥토버페스트Find it on Naver Map
- Korea AI Content Awards134 Sehwa-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 4th Floor · 대한민국 AI 콘텐츠 어워즈Find it on Naver Map
- Sunchang Jangryu Festival55, Jangnyu-ro, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do · 순창장류축제Find it on Naver Map
- Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival117, Yeongdong healing-ro, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do · 영동난계국악축제Find it on Naver Map
October 2026
- Cheongdo Seedless Persimmon Festival1846 Cheongnyeo-ro, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 청도반시축제Find it on Naver Map
- Dongnaeeupseong History Festival80, Munhwa-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan · 동래읍성역사축제Find it on Naver Map
- Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival875, Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul · 강동선사문화축제Find it on Naver Map
- Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul · 관악강감찬축제Find it on Naver Map
- Jeongdong Culture FestivalJeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul · 정동문화축제Find it on Naver Map
- Mokpo Port Festival6, Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju · 목포항구축제Find it on Naver Map
- Sanjeonghosu Lake Myeongseonsan Mountain Eulalia Festival108 Sanjeonghosu-ro 411beon-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do · 포천 산정호수 명성산 억새꽃축제Find it on Naver Map
- Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival589 Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do · 양양송이연어축제Find it on Naver Map
- Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Culture Festival11 Dasan-ro 747beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do · 다산정약용문화제Find it on Naver Map
- Downtown Night Tour: The Season for Jeju Island Nights1 Jungang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do · 원도심 야간여행 ‘섬夜시즌’Find it on Naver Map
- Geumcheon Harmony Festival70 Siheung-daero 73-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul · 금천하모니축제Find it on Naver Map
- Hangang River Festival386 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Jamsil Hangang Park · 한강페스티벌Find it on Naver Map
- Seoul Silver Grass Festival95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul · 서울억새축제Find it on Naver Map
- Tamna Culture Festival286 Yeonsam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do · 탐라문화제Find it on Naver Map
- Gangneung Coffee Festival20-1, Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do · 강릉커피축제Find it on Naver Map
- Yesan Jangteo Three Kingdoms Festival2 Yesansijang-gil, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do · 예산장터 삼국축제Find it on Naver Map
- Gimcheon Gimbap Festival118, Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 김천김밥축제Find it on Naver Map
- Grand Chrysanthemum Festival27 Gonjea-ro, Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City · 대한민국 국향대전Find it on Naver Map
- Gwangju Kimchi Festival111, Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju · 광주김치축제Find it on Naver Map
- Iksan Gukhwa Festival322 Hana-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do · 익산천만송이국화축제Find it on Naver Map
- Seogwipo Chilsimni Festival684 Seohong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do · 서귀포칠십리축제Find it on Naver Map
- Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival290-3, Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do · 여주오곡나루축제Find it on Naver Map
- Oh Slow Vintage Market3 Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon · 오슬로우 빈티지 마켓Find it on Naver Map
- Pohang Steel Art Festival78 Seonchak-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 포항스틸아트페스티벌Find it on Naver Map
- Seoul Petlympics243-48 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul · 서울 펫림픽Find it on Naver Map
- Korea Maritime Mobility · Safety Expo206 Chungjang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan · 대한민국 해양 모빌리티･안전 엑스포Find it on Naver Map
- Suseong International Biennale112 Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu · 수성국제비엔날레Find it on Naver Map
- Hongseong Global BBQ Festival27 Amun-gil, Hongseong-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do · 홍성글로벌바비큐페스티벌Find it on Naver Map
- International Ki Sports Festival180 Haeyang-ro 195beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan · 키스포츠페스티벌Find it on Naver Map
- Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival46-3 Wollam-dong 1-ga, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do · 마산가고파국화축제Find it on Naver Map
- Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival1 Bangnamhoe-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City · 여수밤바다 불꽃축제Find it on Naver Map
November 2026
- Cheongsong Apple Festival269 Geumwol-ro, Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 청송사과축제Find it on Naver Map
- Beautysum Suwon140 Gwanggyojungang-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do · 뷰티썸 수원Find it on Naver Map
- Jeju Olle Walking Festival1141 Jocheon-ri, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do · 제주올레걷기축제Find it on Naver Map
- Busan Illustration Fair V.655 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan · 부산일러스트레이션페어V.6Find it on Naver Map
- Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival17 Buncheong-ro, Jillye-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do · 김해분청도자기 축제Find it on Naver Map
- Gumi Ramyun Festival124-23, Wonpyeong-dong, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 구미라면 축제Find it on Naver Map
- Citywide Energy Walk Festival169 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon · 대전 세계태양광총회 개최 기념 온시민에너지걷기한마당Find it on Naver Map
- Pohang International Fireworks FestivalDuho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 포항국제불빛축제Find it on Naver Map
December 2026
- Korea Grand Sale14 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul · 코리아그랜드세일Find it on Naver Map
January 2027
- Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival137, Sancheoneo-gil, Hwacheon-eup, Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon-do · 얼음나라화천 산천어축제Find it on Naver Map
Festival dates from the Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI), updated 15 October 2026. Dates can change, so check the official festival page before you go.
Korea's festival seasons
- Spring (March to May): cherry blossom and flower festivals, and Buddha's Birthday lantern parades. See our cherry blossom guide.
- Summer (June to August): beach and mud festivals, music festivals and night markets.
- Autumn (September to November): the busiest season, with food, lantern, fireworks and autumn leaf festivals. See Korea in November and our autumn foliage guide.
- Winter (December to February): lights, Christmas markets, ice fishing and snow festivals. See our winter festivals guide and Korea in December.
Tips for festival days
- Check the dates before you go. Festivals can be postponed or cancelled because of weather or other events, and programmes change from year to year.
- Go early or on a weekday. Big festivals get very crowded at weekends and in the evening.
- Use public transport. Roads and car parks near big festivals fill up; extra buses or trains often run. See our transit card guide.
- Bring some cash for food stalls, though cards work in most places. See cash and cards.
- Use a Korean map app for routes. See Naver Map vs Google Maps.
Planning a trip around a festival? Our first-trip planner puts everything else in order.
FAQ
Where does this festival list come from?
From the Korea Tourism Organization's official tourism data, which we check every week. Always confirm dates on the festival's own page before you travel.
When is the best time for festivals in Korea?
Autumn has the most festivals, followed by spring. Winter is the season for lights, ice fishing and snow festivals.
Are Korean festivals free?
Many are free to enter, especially street, lantern and food festivals. Some activities, such as ice fishing or paid seats at fireworks shows, cost extra.
