Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

First Garden Light Festival (퍼스트가든 빛축제 - 별빛이 흐르는 정원)

2024-10-23

260 Tapsakgol-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-957-6861

First Garden is lit up in dazzling lighting decorations all year round for the First Garden Lighting Festival. The garden is divided into a a range of themed areas, taking visitors on a fantastic journey. Photo zones are located throughout the park for visitors to capture memories of their time with friends and loved ones. First Garden also offers a range of amenities, including a drive-in theater, restaurant, wedding hall, play facility, experience hall, gift shop, year-round sledding hill, challenge course, and more.

Myeongdong Beer Festival (명동맥주페스티벌)

2025-05-20

14, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8670-2182

Myeongdong Beer Festival provide a chance to find one's preference through beer. Enjoy the cool fall weather with fun people all around.

Let's Jongno Festival (종로축제 렛츠종로)

2023-09-19

84 Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4746-1773 / +82-70-4600-5719

Let's Jongno Festival is comprised of nine smaller festivals themed on traditional culture taking place throughout the Jongno district in October. Both local residents and visitors from near and far are invited to participate in the many activities. The festival kicks off with Jongno Culture Night during the first week of the month, followed by Gugak-ro Road Festa, Donghwamun-ro Road Culture Festival, and K-Jewelry Festival the second week; Jongno Hanbok Festival, Bukchon Craft Studio Festival, and Traditional Food Festival the third week.

Yesan Beer Festival (예산 맥주페스티벌 )

2023-08-28

967, Hyeongjegogae-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-2-549-3864

Yesan Beer Festival in collaboration with The Born Korea offer beers from various regions of Korea as well as BBQs using pork, beef and chicken. The festival will have an atmosphere that can't be matched at city festivals, welcoming visitors to experience the region festival.

Anyang Public Art Project (안양공공예술프로젝트)

2023-08-17

Anyang-dong, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-687-0548

Anyang Public Art Project (APAP) is Korea's only public art festival that takes place once every three years. APAP takes inspiration from Anyang's geography, culture, and history to create, build, exhibit, and perform a wide range of art such as paintings, sculptures, architecture, media work, and more, turning the city into a giant gallery open to the public. 2023 marks the 7th APAP festival, and the event will be organized around the theme of Zone 7, an imaginary space for a closer look into the world of imagination and public art.

Herb Island Lavender Festival (허브아일랜드 라벤더축제)

2023-06-10

35 , Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Lavenders are abloom all around Herb Island. The Herb Island Lavender Festival is held in its occasion, and it's the only time of the year when visitors can admire the beautiful flowers and take impressive photos with purple hue in the background. Unique lavender-themed snacks like lavender ice cream and lavender lattes are treats that can only be enjoyed at this festival. Many other entertaning events and activities area also prepared.

Culture City of East Asia Gimhae (동아시아문화도시 김해)

2024-10-18

2060 Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-51-781-2437

The Culture City of East Asia is an agreement to promote diverse cultural exchanges between Korea, China, and Japan. Under the value of respect for cultural diversity among Korea, China, and Japan, each year one city from each country is designated as a “Culture City of East Asia” to practice the spirit of “East Asian consciousness, cultural exchange and convergence, and understanding of other cultures.” (Source: Culture City of East Asia website)

World Punggi Ginseng Expo (영주세계풍기인삼엑스포)

2023-04-18

964, Sinjae-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-639-4801

Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do is known as the first cultivation site of Korean ginseng. It is located in the highland area surrounded by Taebaeksan Mountain and Sobaek Mountain Range. The quality is firm because it is grown in rich soil, continental cold climate, and well-drained sandy loam with a large daily temperature range. It has a highly effective saponin content and an excellent immunity-enhancing effect.
This expo will be decorated with various things to see and enjoy, such as exhibitions, trade, conferences, events, experiences, and tours.
It plans to operate six exhibition halls, including the theme hall, life science hall, and ginseng future hall, and hold forums, academic conferences, talk concerts, and various conferences.

Korea-India Artist Camp (한국-인도 아티스트 캠프)

2023-08-08

1, Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-31-580-8015

The Korea-India Artist Camp provides the opportunity for 10 artists from Korea and 10 artists from India to share styles and cultures through a range of programs including creating artworks together and attending workshops. The camp will also interact with the local community. After the camp ends, the 20 finished products will then travel to major cities in both Korea and India in a traveling exhibition.

Joseon Tongsinsa Festival (조선통신사 축제)

2023-05-08

99, Jaseong-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
+82-51-631-0858

Joseon Tongsinsa were goodwill missions between Joseon dynasty and Japan during 1607-1811. The Joseon Tongsinsa Festival revives the procession and emphasizes cultural exchange by celebrating this unique history. The Busan Cultural Foundation hosts this representative festival of Busan. Primary programs include a parade and much more.

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