About
The World Island Festival is a cultural tourism festival that draws on the cultural, gastronomic, and tourism resources of island regions around the world. It is organized around three themes: 'Travel,' a cultural and tourism exhibition; 'Taste,' a culinary experience program; and 'Vibe,' a program of cultural performances and activities. 'Travel' features tourism promotions, traditional costume experiences, cultural activities, and photo exhibitions that introduce the tourism resources of participating island regions. 'Taste' invites chefs from island regions to present their local cuisine and offer visitors the chance to sample it. 'Vibe' presents cultural performances and traditional games from each island, allowing visitors to watch and experience the diverse cultures represented.
2026 World Island Festival (2026 세계섬축제)
This event ended on Thu, Oct 29. See similar events happening now below.
Wed, Oct 28 – Thu, Oct 29
2 days
In front of the Obaek Janggun Gallery, Jeju Stone Culture Park
제주특별자치도 제주시 조천읍 남조로 2023
10:30–17:00
Free
Contact +82 64-711-1002
About
The World Island Festival is a cultural tourism festival that draws on the cultural, gastronomic, and tourism resources of island regions around the world. It is organized around three themes: 'Travel,' a cultural and tourism exhibition; 'Taste,' a culinary experience program; and 'Vibe,' a program of cultural performances and activities. 'Travel' features tourism promotions, traditional costume experiences, cultural activities, and photo exhibitions that introduce the tourism resources of participating island regions. 'Taste' invites chefs from island regions to present their local cuisine and offer visitors the chance to sample it. 'Vibe' presents cultural performances and traditional games from each island, allowing visitors to watch and experience the diverse cultures represented.
More shows & exhibitions
2026 Sanjicheon Gallery Window Gallery Permanent Exhibition 《SJC Archive Window: Red Room》 (2026 산지천갤러리 윈도우갤러리 상설전시 《SJC 아카이브 윈도우: 붉은 방》)
Wed, Oct 28 – Sun, Feb 28Free entry
Special Exhibition “Kim Man-deok, Becoming a Record” (기획전시 《김만덕, 기록이 되다》)
Thu, Oct 22 – Sun, Jan 31Free entry
Independence Hall Touring Exhibition “Taegeukgi, Carrying Everyone’s Wish” (독립기념관 현충시설 순회전 <태극기, 모두의 염원을 담다>)
Thu, Oct 15 – Mon, Nov 30Free entry
5th Jeju Biennale 2026 “Iyahong: The Art of Transformation” (2026 제5회 제주비엔날레 허끄곡 모닥치곡 이야홍 : 변용의 기술)
Tue, Aug 25 – Sun, Nov 15
10/10: Ten Years of the Museum’s Choices (10/10: 미술관 10년의 선택)
Tue, Feb 10 – Thu, Dec 31Free entry
Suseong International Biennale (수성국제비엔날레)
Tue, Oct 27 – Sun, Nov 22Free entry
2026 Uijeongbu Culture Station Ieum Invitational Exhibition: Gazes Arriving in Uijeongbu – Kim Nam-jeong Solo Exhibition: Things Encountered While Crossing, Swaying (2026 의정부문화역 이음 초청전시《의정부에 도착한 시선들》 김남정 개인전 《흔들리며 건널 때 마주치는 것들》)
Tue, Oct 27 – Sat, Nov 14Free entry
2026 Daegu Art Factory Creative Residency 16th Cohort Showcase <The Gravity of Gravity> (2026 대구예술발전소 창작 레지던시 제16기 성과전 <중력의 중력>)
Tue, Oct 27 – Sun, Nov 15Free entry
Kate Solo Exhibition: A World Still Soft (카테 개인전 "아직 무른 세계")
Tue, Oct 27 – Wed, Nov 25Free entry
[KOCCA] 365 Fair Win-Win Day Calendar Event ([한국콘텐츠진흥원] 365 공정상생데이 캘린더 이벤트)
Thu, Oct 29 – Fri, Nov 13
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (Korean listing, translated by us)
Data as of 11.12. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.