Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival (여수 거북선축제)

2022-09-14

146 , Isunsingwangjang-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-664-5400

The Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival commemorates the achievements of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his victorious naval battles during the Imjin War. The festival provides an opportunity for locals and tourists to come together and enjoy a range of hands-on programs, performances, ceremonies, and game events.

Korea Travel Expo (내나라 여행박람회)

2023-04-10

281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3445-1519

The Korea Travel Expo is a gathering of Korean regional tourism organizations, as well as travel aficionados from all over the world. It is held annually in order to help increase the national tourism volume, information exchanges, travel service quality, and local economies.

Gapyeong Singsing Trout Festival (가평씽씽송어축제)

2022-12-14

119, Gapyeongjebang-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-581-6423

Gapyeong Singsing Trout Festival offers various hands-on programs and winter activities such as ice fishing, snow sledding, ice sledding, bumper cars on ice, and more. Visitors can also enjoy performances at the event zone.

Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival (여수 향일암일출제)

2024-12-03

60 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-659-4743

Hyangiram Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight festival that begins on New Year's Eve. It takes place at the historic Hyangiram Hermitage, which was built in the year 644. As the New Year's Day dawns, visitors can witness the sun rise above the horizon from Hyangiram, which literally means "a hermitage facing the sun."

Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival (영덕 해맞이 경북대종 타종식)

2020-03-25

120-7, Haesanggongwon-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-730-6393

Yeongdeok Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight event that begins on New Year's Eve. This year, the festival is set to take place at Yeongdeok Samsa Marine Park under the theme of "Bell of Hope, Light of Life." Moreover, there will be various New Year's celebrations featuring a music concert sponsored by Taegu Broadcasting Corporation (TBC), sunrise watching, and diverse hands-on experience programs.

Cheongsong Apple Festival (청송사과축제)

2025-07-11

269 Geumwol-ro, Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-873-3686

The Cheongsong Apple Festival is held in autumn when the renowned Cheongsong apples, called a “masterpiece crafted by nature,” are at their peak. The festival celebrates the joy of a bountiful harvest, sharing the delicious taste and nutrition of Cheongsong apples through various enjoyable and educational activities.

Korea Wine Festival (대한민국와인축제)

2024-05-22

Gyesan-ri, Yeongdong-eup, Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-745-8919

Yeongdong County in Chungcheongbuk-do is the largest grape-producing region in Korea. Yeongdong Wine Festival offers various programs including wine sampling from the products of 40 local wineries.

Canceled: Korea Drama Festival (KDF) (코리아 드라마 페스티벌)

2022-10-31

626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-755-2363

The Korea Drama Festival (KDF), first started in 2006, is an annual event celebrating Korean dramas—loved not only by Koreans, but by people all around the world.
Main events include the Korea Drama Awards, the Drama OST Concert, and Drama Musical. Subsidiary events include drama exhibitions, hands-on experience programs, and cultural events that allow visitors to experience the true charm of Hallyu.

Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale (경기도자비엔날레)

2024-09-13

263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-645-0650

The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale features a range of exhibitions and educational events. The event takes place at various locations in Korea famous for ceramics, including Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju.

Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)

2025-10-30

219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-713-5000

Busan Fireworks Festival takes place every autumn along Gwangalli Beach. The festival’s diverse programs of cultural events, high-tech laser light shows, and myriad of unique and colorful fireworks make this one of the area’s most popular festivals, drawing crowds of over 1 million visitors each year. Although most people flock to the beach for a closer view of the festivities, nearby Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Dongbaekseom Island, and Igidae Coastal Park also offer great views of the fireworks.

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