Gaya Theme Park Light Festival (가야테마파크 빛 축제 빛을 향한 항해)
2026-08-19
161 Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-340-7900
The Gaya Theme Park Light Festival showcases the story of departure, navigation, and the encounter with Gaya through light sculptures, illuminations, media art, and photo zones. Walking along the path of light resembling the blue sea and night sky. On weekends and holidays, a local food zone, regional creator art market, and outdoor performances featuring jazz, fusion traditional music, and acoustic music will be added. Experience a special summer night in Gimhae where light, history, performances, food, and art come together.
Gumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival (금천시흥행궁문화제)
2026-08-19
44 Eunhaengnamu-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4114-6352
The 'Geumcheon Siheung Palace Cultural Festival' is a representative historical and cultural festival of Geumcheon-gu that embodies the district's historical identity and cultural artistic significance. The festival offers diverse programs for all residents to enjoy together.
Garden Night Market (가든 나이트 마켓)
2026-08-04
94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
052-255-1823
The Garden Night Market is a night market held in urban parks during the summer season. It consists of 10 sales booths, 5 experience booths, 10 food booths, and 16 food trucks, providing a variety of experiences for citizens and tourists. Play facilities and forest experiences are prepared for participants visiting with children, and colorful busking performances add to the ambiance of a summer night. Amidst the hot summer, the vibrant night market offers participants a fresh and unique experience as a nighttime themed tourist attraction.
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives (도기陶器, 우리를 담은 질그릇)
2026-10-14
110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju
+82-62-570-7809
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives is a special exhibition held at the National Gwangju Museum. By looking back at earthenware, a type of pottery which has been at the core of our daily lives for a long time, we can encounter the practicality, aesthetic sense, and the stories contained in the earthenware that has been passed down through tradition. This exhibition showcases over 300 artifacts, including a ribbed bottle and large jars excavated from the Cheonghaejin site in Wando.
Saturday Permanent Stage Propose and Sacheon Rock Festival (토요상설무대 프러포즈 및 사천 락 페스티벌)
2026-08-04
35 Sacheon-daero, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
055-835-6436
This summer, a special music journey called the Saturday Permanent Stage Propose will be held in Sacheon at the maritime stage of Samcheongpo Bridge Park. Every Saturday evening, various genres of artists will come against the backdrop of the beautiful sea and sunset. It is a performance where you can enjoy a midsummer night’s show with the cool sea breeze and create unforgettable memories with family, friends, and loved ones. Additionally, participation in the national proposal event "To Reach You" is also possible, and special gifts can be received.
GHOST Festival (Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Festival) (GHOST(경기 한류 OST) 페스티벌)
2026-09-30
148-40 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-70-7733-0390
The Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Music Festival, or the GHOST Festival, is Korea’s first festival dedicated to original soundtracks. It brings together the memorable music of K-dramas, films, and animation alongside performances by renowned K-pop artists. The festival unfolds across a series of themed programs including romance, science fiction, and fantasy. Each day presents a rich spectrum of performances, from lyrical ballads and dynamic band music to grand orchestral compositions. Accompanied by large-scale media art and immersive stage production, the festival offers visitors a cinematic experience, allowing them to feel as though they have stepped into the world of a film. In addition to the performances, visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities such as K-content experiences, Hallyu cultural programs, diverse culinary offerings, and camping facilities. These elements come together to create a vibrant cultural destination where visitors of all ages, including families, friends, and couples, can spend a full day enjoying the festival.
Busan Brand Festa (부산브랜드페스타)
2026-07-24
55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-740-7408
Busan Brand Festa is a large-scale consumer festival that highlights Busan, showcasing hidden gem brands from across the region and introducing them to both residents and visitors. This year’s event brings together over 190 leading local brands and well-known creators, offering a glimpse into the city’s diverse appeal. In addition to local brand booths, the festival features a variety of programs, including a live drawing show by a popular webtoon artist and collaborative merchandise with well-known Busan-based food YouTubers. Visitors can also enjoy on-site cash coupon promotions and a range of events with prizes, creating a lively summer experience for friends and families alike.
Daejeon Jung-gu Book Festival (대전 중구 북페스티벌)
2026-09-29
85 Jungang-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-825-6781
The Jung-gu Book Festival builds on the diverse reading cultures and voices discovered within Jung-gu, bringing them together to foster new connections throughout the district. Presenting the district as a place shaped by layers of stories accumulated over time, the festival traces the time embedded in its alleys, the memories preserved in the old downtown, the lives of its people, and the emotions held by the community. In doing so, it uncovers and connects the stories that already exist within Jung-gu in a different perspective.
Gumi Ramyun Festival (구미라면 축제)
2026-10-19
Yeokjeon-ro, Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-480-2651~3
The Gumi Ramyun Festival is a signature local festival that connects Gumi’s ramyeon industry, food culture, and tourism through the theme of ramyeon. Home to a factory operated by Nongshim, one of Korea's leading ramyeon manufacturers, Gumi is building on its ramyeon production industry to establish ramyeon as a local tourism attraction. The festival takes place throughout the old downtown area, including Gumi Station, Yeokjeon-ro, Munhwa-ro, Geumridan-gil, and Saemaeul Jungang Market. A distinctive feature of the festival is that it uses the entire city center as its venue. Highlights include Ramyeon Restaurants, Freshly Fried Ramyeon, Gat Land, Global Ramyeon Challenge, Robot Chef, and Hururuk Lounge. Visitors can experience the variety of ramyeon flavors and its food culture by sampling a wide range of dishes from across the country at Ramyeon Restaurants and trying Freshly Fried Ramyeon. Local restaurants and businesses also participate, linking the festival with the surrounding downtown area and helping revitalize the local economy. The 2026 Gumi Ramyun Festival is a distinctive urban tourism festival that brings together Gumi’s industry, tourism, food culture, and local businesses through ramyeon.
Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제)
2026-10-21
118, Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-420-6714
First held in 2024, the Gimcheon Gimbap Festival grew out of a playful remark by young people, who said the name “Gimcheon” reminded them of Gimbap Cheonguk (“Gimbap Heaven”), a popular gimbap restaurant chain. From there came the idea of turning Gimcheon into a real-life gimbap heaven. Held every October at Samyeongdaesa Park, Jikji Culture Park, and the nearby Ecological Park, the festival celebrates gimbap as both K-food and K-culture. For many Koreans, a simple roll of gimbap also brings back fond memories of school picnics and fall outings. Visitors can taste original creations from the annual Gimbap Cooking Competition, as well as selections from the Gimbap Factory, the festival's signature Monk Gimbap, local gimbap, and creative varieties from across Korea. The festival also features a wide range of gimbap-themed activities, exhibitions, performances, and games. Built entirely around gimbap and the visitor experience, it has created quite a buzz on social media with its fresh ideas and sense of fun. It has also established itself as a popular fall event where visitors can enjoy a memorable picnic with gimbap at its heart.
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