About
Publishers, authors, readers and bookstores gather to see books from new angles. Performances, exhibitions and activities inspired by books widen reading culture, and the fair also introduces K-Books to overseas markets. The 2026 edition runs about 10 days, with the opening show “BOOKS ALIVE!”, indie music and dance festivals and a youth dance festival. A book market with about 290 publishers and bookstores, its own programs and themed exhibitions are linked together, along with youth programs such as a Paju brewery concert and listening sessions.
Paju Fair Book & Culture (파주페어 북앤컬처)
Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 18
10 days
Asia Publication Culture & Information Center and Paju Book City
경기도 파주시 회동길 145 (문발동) 아시아출판문화정보센터 및 파주출판도시 일원
10:00–20:00
Free (some programs paid)
Contact 031-955-0075
About
Publishers, authors, readers and bookstores gather to see books from new angles. Performances, exhibitions and activities inspired by books widen reading culture, and the fair also introduces K-Books to overseas markets. The 2026 edition runs about 10 days, with the opening show “BOOKS ALIVE!”, indie music and dance festivals and a youth dance festival. A book market with about 290 publishers and bookstores, its own programs and themed exhibitions are linked together, along with youth programs such as a Paju brewery concert and listening sessions.
More festivals to see
Sanjeonghosu Lake Myeongseonsan Mountain Eulalia Festival (포천 산정호수 명성산 억새꽃축제)
Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival (광명동굴 빛 축제)
Yeoncheon Chrysanthemum Festival (연천 국화축제)
Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Culture Festival (다산정약용문화제)
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty Festival (세계유산 조선왕릉축전)
MOIM International – Siheung Youth Club Festival (시흥시청소년동아리축제)
Hantangang Garden Festa (포천 한탄강 가든페스타)
Semiwon Water Lily Festival (세미원 수련문화제)
Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)
Yeoncheon Job’s Tears Festival (연천율무축제)
Guides
Festivals in Gyeonggi this weekend (Oct 17–18)›Festivals and events ending this week in Gyeonggi›Source: Korea Tourism Organization (Korean listing, translated by us)
Data as of 10.17. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.