Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

Mungyeong Omija Festival (문경오미자축제)

2025-08-14

20-1 Beoljaejangteo-gil, Dongno-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-550-6889

Mungyeong Omija is produced in a clean environment at an altitude of 300-700 meters with eco-friendly methods in the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range. It has been designated as the only Omija Special Industrial Zone in the country, producing about 45% of the Omija production of the country.

Gyeryong Military Culture Festival (계룡軍문화축제)

2026-07-21

16, Jeongjang-ri, Sindoan-myeon, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-42-840-2624

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The 2025 Gyeryong Military Culture Festival will take place from September 17 (Wed.) to 21 (Sun.) at the Gyeryongdae Runway and venues across the city under the slogan “Gyeryong’s Dream, K-Military Culture Taking Flight to the World!” Recognized as one of Korea’s leading festivals, the event will offer a wide range of performances and activities for visitors of all ages. Highlights include the opening celebration, Military Culture Festa concerts featuring rock, trot, K-pop, and other genres, guest performances by military bands and honor guards, and road parade. Visitors can also enjoy hands-on activities and special programs including Extreme Special Experiences, all designed to raise the profile of military culture. This year’s festival will also feature a special Wellness Life Exhibition that brings together military culture and lifestyle in a new festival experience.

Seoul International Writers' Festival (서울국제작가축제)

2026-06-23

26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8826-5207

Seoul International Writers' Festival was founded in 2006 with aims to lay a foundation for connecting Korean literature and international literature. The festival provides the opportunity to get a deeper understanding of literature through programs such as meeting Korean and international authors and participating in writers' workshop.

World Pansori Festival (월드판소리페스티벌)

2025-07-30

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-904-2835

World Pansori Festival is an international music festival that aims to promote pansori, the traditional Korean epic chant, and its values. The festival consists of a variety of performances and concert programs based on its yearly theme. In addition, the festival also has interactive activities for the attendees, such as a free pansori lesson and arts-and-crafts, to make pansori and traditional Korean music more accessible to the public.

Korea Art Festival (대한민국 미술축제)

2025-07-31

57 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7575-0980

Korea Art Festival is the nation's largest art festival that connects the 12 major art fairs and biennales taking place nationwide. The 2025 festival takes place in September, inviting visitors to enjoy the world of art.

Jeonju Gamaek Festival (전주 가맥축제)

2025-07-17

303 Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-70-8870-6870

The nation's only festival where one can taste Hite beer fresh out of the factory on the same day. Jeonju Gamaek Festival is a festival where the locals' favorite drinking bars and the Korean beer brand Hite collaborate to beat the summer heat and make an unforgettable evening with fresh, cold beer.