Guides

Festivals in Korea this weekend (Oct 17–18)Festivals happening in Korea this Saturday and Sunday. Many are free to enter.
Seoul 15Gyeonggi 7Busan 6Gangwon 6Gyeongbuk 9Gyeongnam 3Gwangju·Jeonnam 4Jeonbuk 4Chungnam 3
Festivals in Korea in October 2026Festivals in Korea in October, in order of start date.
Seoul 19Gyeonggi 12Busan 11Gangwon 9Gyeongbuk 11Gyeongnam 6Gwangju·Jeonnam 11Jeonbuk 6Chungnam 6Jeju 4
Festivals and events ending this week in KoreaOnly what ends in Korea within 7 days. Miss it and you may have to wait until next year.
Seoul 50Gyeonggi 5Busan 6Gangwon 6Gyeongbuk 8Jeonbuk 3
Festivals near a subway station in Seoul and aroundFestivals in Seoul, Gyeonggi and Incheon within 800 m of the nearest station.Local food festivals in KoreaFestivals built around a local specialty, from salted seafood to king prawns and pine mushrooms.Night palace and heritage eventsNight tours, starlight walks and evening openings at palaces and heritage sites.Tips for your first Korean festivalGetting there, paying, map apps and weather: what to know before you go.