Citywide Energy Walk Festival (대전 세계태양광총회 개최 기념 온시민에너지걷기한마당)
2026-09-30
169 Dunsan-daero, Seo-gu, Daejeon
010-4439-9252
The Citywide Energy Walk Festival is an eco-friendly energy participation program organized to commemorate the 2026 Daejeon World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC-9). It is an event where participants can walk together through downtown Daejeon in the fall, experience the value of energy and the environment firsthand, and reflect on a sustainable future. This event is a walking program where anyone can participate enjoyably without any competitive ranking. Participants will start at Daejeon Expo Citizens’ Plaza, walk through the Hanbat Arboretum area, and complete mobile stamp missions along the way. By completing a total of four missions via smartphone QR code verification, participants will receive a completion reward and a mobile certificate of completion. Alongside the walking program, various other activities will be held to help participants learn about energy in an easy and fun way.
Seoul Petlympics (서울 펫림픽)
2026-09-30
243-48 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
0502-1949-0514
The Seoul Petlympics is an urban dog sports festival where citizens and their dogs can run, walk, and take on challenges together to create special memories. Held at Peace Plaza in Seoul World Cup Park, the event features a variety of participatory programs designed so that not only professional athletes but also citizens and their dogs who are new to dog sports can enjoy the experience together. In addition to the Petlympics—featuring challenges open to everyone, such as “Wait,” “Come,” “S-Curve Obstacle,” and the “15-Meter Dash”—the event will also include the “Dog Trail,” where participants walk approximately 4 km with their dogs. Additionally, visitors can witness dynamic dog sports competitions and demonstrations—including agility, Frisbee, dog dancing, and flyball—all in one place. The event venue will also feature ongoing programs open to the public, various hands-on activities, and rest areas. This new urban pet culture festival offers a chance to bond with your dog through sports, experience a healthy pet-ownership culture, and enjoy the event together with your furry friends.
Korea AI Content Awards (대한민국 AI 콘텐츠 어워즈)
2026-10-06
134 Sehwa-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-70-7575-2351
Hosted by Gyeonggi Province and organized by the Gyeonggi Content Agency, the Korea AI Content Awards is an event designed to discover new possibilities for creativity through the convergence of generative AI technology and video content, and to collectively explore the future of the content industry in the AI era. Held at Lotte Cinema Suwon, this awards ceremony will feature a variety of AI video works submitted from both Korea and abroad. In addition to screenings, the event will include post-screening discussions (GVs) where audiences can talk directly with creators, an industry forum discussing the present and future of AI and the content industry, and an awards ceremony to honor outstanding works. In addition to film screenings and specialized programs, participatory content such as a pop-up store will be available, allowing audiences to experience and enjoy AI content up close. Attendees will be able to see firsthand how technology expands creators’ imaginations and gives rise to a new visual language. The event is set to become a festival of AI content where creators, industry professionals, and audiences come together to share works, technology, and ideas.
D.FESTA Small Theater Festival (D.FESTA 소극장축제)
2026-09-30
120 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-4188
The D.FESTA Small Theater Festival has strived to lead the way toward a better performing arts culture by keeping pace with changes in the domestic production environment and the direction of the performance market. Since 2016, through regional exchanges with cities such as Gwangju, Daegu, Daejeon, and Busan, the festival has worked to bridge cultural disparities nationwide—beyond just Seoul’s Daehangno district—and has consistently sought to expand its reach through cultural exchanges with overseas performance groups. As a result, the festival showcases the fruits of its ongoing international cultural exchanges. This year’s D.FESTA Small Theater Festival will serve as a springboard to introduce outstanding domestic performances to the world and to gauge and understand the cultural standards of other countries.
Beautysum Suwon (뷰티썸 수원)
2026-09-30
140 Gwanggyojungang-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-6121-6229
BeautySum Suwon —a place where exploration gives way to decision-making and all the values of K-Beauty converge—will be held for three days from Thursday, November 5, to Saturday, November 7, at the Suwon Convention Center Exhibition Hall. This event goes beyond a simple brand exhibition; it is South Korea’s next-generation beauty platform where cosmetic ingredients and R&D capabilities converge. This exhibition encompasses the entire beauty value chain, from manufacturing to research, investment, and distribution. The event features a diverse range of exhibits, including skincare, makeup, hair, nails, body care, fragrances, derma, aesthetics, raw materials, ingredients, OEM/ODM, packaging, and inner beauty. A wide range of programs designed to generate tangible business opportunities and facilitate global expansion have also been prepared. Admission is free with pre-registration. “BeautySome Suwon” will offer companies a springboard for successful brand launches and global partnerships, while providing the public with a sensory experience showcasing the essence of K-Beauty. It is sure to be a meaningful event that opens a new chapter in business.
Jeonbuk-do x Jeonju Youth Festival (전북특별자치도 × 전주시청년축제)
2026-09-30
390-1 Gwonsamdeuk-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-227-2030
The Jeonbuk-do x Jeonju Youth Festival, hosted by Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province and Jeonju City and organized by the Jeonbuk Youth Hub Center, takes place at Deokjin Park to promote harmony and communication to commemorate Youth Day. The Jeonbuk-do x Jeonju Youth Festival features a commemorative ceremony, themed event booths and more, including diverse performances.
Guardians of Jinju (진주의 수호자들)
2026-09-18
287 Gangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Guardians of Jinju is a mission-based tour set around Jinjuseong Fortress and the Jinju Battle History Culture Park. Participants can enjoy the content simply by accessing a web-based platform, without having to install a separate app, and move between designated locations within Jinjuseong Fortress and the Jinju Battle History Culture Park to complete missions. The content consists of a three-part series. Part 1 features story-driven missions based on historical events that took place at Jinjuseong Fortress. Part 2 takes the form of a mystery, with the story unfolding around three characters. Part 3 is designed around a fantasy concept and will be available in both Korean and English. Participants collect clues throughout the tour to complete a final sentence. The event takes place at night in conjunction with the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival, allowing participants to experience the missions against the backdrop of Jinjuseong Fortress illuminated by lights and lanterns. The tour begins at the lawn plaza inside Gongbukmun Gate of Jinjuseong Fortress. Participants who complete the missions can receive a commemorative souvenir.
Seoul Autumn Festa Opening Ceremony (서울어텀페스타 개막행사)
2026-09-14
704-1 Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-758-2037
Seoul Autumn Festa is a seasonal brand that weaves Seoul’s autumn into the fabric of the performing arts. During the official season, which runs for 73 days from September 18 to November 29, festivals of all sizes and individual performances come together to create a stage that transforms all of Seoul into a canvas of art. A total of approximately 260 performances—including theater, dance, music, and traditional arts—will take place throughout the season, allowing citizens to experience a special journey accompanied by the performing arts from the beginning to the end of fall. On September 18, the opening performance will kick off the Seoul Autumn Festa. This opening performance is not merely a celebratory event but a meaningful stage that defines Seoul’s autumn through the performing arts and proclaims Seoul as a “city centered on the performing arts.”
Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지)
2026-09-14
73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
+82-70-8065-4592
The Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge is a Busan-specific community sports program designed to encourage even citizens who are not accustomed to exercise or have little interest in it to participate in community sports activities in an easy and enjoyable way. Its goals are to expand citizen participation in community sports, promote health, and foster a vibrant nighttime leisure culture. Hosted and organized by the Busan Metropolitan City, this citizen-participation event utilizes outdoor spaces—such as Busan’s iconic parks and waterfront areas—to allow residents to enjoy recreational sports regularly every week under the moonlight on autumn nights. The main program consists of a variety of recreational sports activities—including calisthenics, yoga, circuit training, Zumba, and children’s exercise—led directly by well-known fitness influencers. In addition, the event features recreational sports performances—such as Taekwondo, jump rope, boxing, and cheerleading—as well as cultural performances including magic shows, comedy acts, busking, and concerts. It is a festival-style event that also features participatory activities where citizens can directly engage and have fun, such as the Citizen Fitness Challenge, the Fitness Champion Contest, Tabata and Spinning Challenges, and the Random Play Dance Challenge. The event venue will feature booths offering recreational sports experiences—such as Archery, Basketball, Bowling, and Golf—as well as health-related activities like fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, taping, and pain management. It will also include a variety of hands-on programs designed for families to participate in together. By combining recreational sports programs with performances, participatory events, and family-friendly activities, this citizen-participatory recreational sports festival aims to lower the barriers to entry for citizens and expand opportunities to participate in recreational sports as part of their daily lives.
Youth Boulevard (청춘대로)
2026-09-14
216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-450-7596
Youth Boulevard is a youth culture street festival hosted by Gwangjin-gu. Centered around the Open Stage at Seoul Children's Grand Park, the festival features performances and cultural experience programs where young people and local residents can participate and enjoy together. The festival features club performances by youth groups and college students, as well as busking performances, youth talk shows, and celebratory performances. It also includes a flea market and experience/promotional booths featuring young entrepreneurs and local youth. A key feature of the festival is its design, which allows visitors to freely enjoy culture through performances of various genres and participatory programs. Furthermore, the festival features programs that bridge local youth culture and university culture by involving students from local universities, such as Konkuk University and Sejong University, in performances and the flea market. It is a cultural festival where people of various generations and local residents come together, centered around young people, to experience the youth culture and vitality of Gwangjin-gu.
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