Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

Janganmun Geobuk Market Saesutmak Festival (장안문거북시장 새숱막축제)

2024-07-24

40 Jeongjo-ro 934beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-890-5757

Janganmun Geobuk Market Saesutmak Festival celebrates the crafting of makgeolli. Festival-goers can enjoy this traditional rice wine with cheap, tasty market foods.

Jongi Kkotbat: Duhalmangbonpuli (종이꽃밭 : 두할망본풀이 - 수원)

2024-07-24

817 Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-290-3578

Jongi Kkotbat is a pansori performance held at Jeongjo Theme Performance Hall in Suwon.

Mureung Byeolyucheonji Lavender Festival (무릉별유천지 라벤더축제)

2024-07-24

97 Igi-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
0+82-33-532-1945

Donghae Byeolyucheonji, beautiful year-round, takes on a purple hue every June, just in time for the lavender festival. Visitors can enjoy the sweet scent of lavender while enjoying a range of festival programs.

Busan Night Walk 42K (2024 부산나이트워크42K With dsec)

2024-07-24

85 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-10-2100-3855

Busan Night Walk 42K is a walking competition taking place at nighttime through APEC Naru Park in Busan. Participants can choose from one of three courses: 16k, 22k, or 42k. All participants are offered a range of snacks and fun programs throughout the course and after to celebrate completion. Enjoy the beautiful nightscape on the coastal city and take in the unique experience of watching the city wake-up with the sunrise.

Busan Craft Beer Festival (부산수제맥주페스티벌)

2024-07-24

55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-740-7549

The Busan Craft Beer Festival takes place at BEXCO in Busan, with craft breweries from across the nation gathering to promote their products through unique pairings and programs. Enjoy music performances on stage while trying out the newest and most popular flavors from various breweries.

ASSITEJ International Summer Festival (아시테지 국제여름축제)

2024-07-09

114 Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-5863

ASSITEJ International Summer Festival is Korea's largest performing arts festival aimed at introducing theater to children. Started in 1993, the festival has continued to grow each year, including many performances from overseas groups to delight children and adults alike.

Seven Beach Earthing Challenge (세븐비치 어싱 챌린지)

2024-09-04

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan
+82-51-461-4298

Seven Beach Earthing Challenge is a walking campaign sponsored by Busan Ilbo to promote Busan as a good city to walk barefoot and the well-being of Busan citizens. The compaign consists of walking along the seven beaches of Busan, hence the campaign name. Seven Beach Earthing Challenge spans two years from 2024 to 2025. 2024 events consists of walking at Haeundae Beach in April, Gwangalli Beach in June, Dadaepo Beach in September, and Songjeong Beach in November; 2025 events takes place at Songdo Beach, Ilgwang Beach, and Imnang Beach.

Tamna Culture Festival (탐라문화제)

2026-05-15

2 Jungang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-753-3287

The Tamna Cultural Festival is a celebration of Jeju’s unique cultural heritage, including folklore, mythology, history, and daily life. The festival’s highlight is the 1.7 km street parade with over 1,500 participants, showcasing active community involvement. The event also features high-quality performances that attract many visitors.

Goryeong Daegaya Festival (고령대가야축제)

2026-06-22

1216, Daegaya-ro, Daegaya-eup, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-955-0808

The Goryeong Daegaya Festival is the Goryeong's flagship festival and a long-standing celebration where visitors can explore and experience the unique history and culture of Daegaya. In 2025, Goryeong was officially designated as the ancient capital of Daegaya, further enhancing the significance of its rich historical and cultural heritage. In addition, the discovery of pottery bearing the inscription “Great King” at the moat of the Daegaya Palace Site provided important evidence that Daegaya was a powerful ancient kingdom. Together with the inscription of the Jisandong Ancient Tombs on the UNESCO World Heritage List, these developments underscore the importance of preserving and promoting Daegaya’s history and culture for future generations. Under the theme “Daegaya Begins Again: RE-BORN,” the 2026 Goryeong Daegaya Festival seeks to foster pride in Goryeong’s status as the ancient capital of Daegaya while continuing to grow as a leading festival celebrating history and cultural heritage.

Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival (철원 한탄강 얼음트레킹 축제)

2026-06-19

208, Hantangang-gil, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-455-7072

Set amid the spectacular winter landscape of the Hantangang River, the Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival is one of Cheorwon’s premier winter celebrations. The festival has been inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Korea Festival Contents Awards and was selected as an Outstanding Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 2026–2027. Connected to the Hantangang River Mulwit-gil trekking course, the festival allows visitors to enjoy the river’s breathtaking snowy scenery while taking part in a variety of performances and winter-themed activities held throughout the festival period at the main venue beneath Seungilgyo Bridge. Special events, including the popular “Ttongbaram Altong Road Run," add to the festive atmosphere and excitement.

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