October Festivals in Korea: The Complete Schedule (2026)
We checked official announcements and rounded up the dates, venues and highlights of 13 small-city festivals happening in October.
In October, festivals take place in 13 places. Many fall on the same weekends, so check travel times too.
| Dates | Festivals | City |
|---|---|---|
| 09.24 – 10.04 | 2026 Andong International Mask Dance Festival | Andong |
| 10.01 – 10.05 | Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival 2026 | Cheonan |
| 10.01 – 10.04 | Jeongseon Arirang Festival (Edition 51) | Jeongseon |
| 10.02 – 10.05 | 2026 Gunsan Time Travel Festival | Gunsan |
| 10.03 – 10.11 | Baekje Cultural Festival, Gongju (Edition 72) | Gongju |
| 10.09 – 10.11 | Seosan Haemieupseong Fortress Festival (No. 23) | Seosan |
| 10.09 – 10.11 | 2026 Namhae German Village Beer Festival | Namhae |
| 10.09 – 10.11 | Saenggeo Jincheon Culture Festival (No. 47) | Jincheon |
| 10.09 – 10.11 | Heungbu Festival (No. 34) | Namwon |
| 10.15 – 10.18 | Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival (No. 21) | Sunchang |
| 10.16 – 10.18 | 2026 Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival | Yangyang |
| 10.16 – 10.18 | 2026 Kim Satgat Cultural Festival | Yeongwol |
| 10.16 – 10.18 | 2026 Mokpo Port Festival | Mokpo |
Contents
Festival schedule by date
2026 Andong International Mask Dance Festival
2026.09.24 – 2026.10.04 · Andong · Around Jungang Line 1942 Andong Station, Mask Dance Park, old downtown, and Hahoe Village
See masks and mask dance performances from around the world over 11 days
- Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori performance
- Global Mask Parade
- Hahoe Seonyu Julbullori (rope fireworks)
Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival 2026
2026.10.01 – 2026.10.05 · Cheonan · Around Cheonan Sports Complex and Cheonan Samgeori Park
An international dance festival with teams from 24 countries
- Street dance parade 10.2 19:00
- International dance competition with 24 countries
- Night drone show
Jeongseon Arirang Festival (Edition 51)
2026.10.01 – 2026.10.04 · Jeongseon · Around Jeongseon-eup, including Jeongseon Public Stadium, Arirang Center, and Arari Park
Jeongseon Arirang performances and contests, plus a drone show
- 1,200-drone show & fireworks
- Arirang parade 10.3
- Grand Arirang chorus 10.1
2026 Gunsan Time Travel Festival
2026.10.02 – 2026.10.05 · Gunsan · Around Old City Hall Plaza and Time Travel Village
Time-travel-themed performances on the modern-era streets
- 3·5 Manse Movement reenactment, daily 15:05
- World folk costume fashion show
- Global EDM night show
Baekje Cultural Festival, Gongju (Edition 72)
2026.10.03 – 2026.10.11 · Gongju · Around Geumgang Singwan Park, Mireuseom Island, Gongsanseong Fortress, and the royal old town
Brings the history of Ungjin-era Baekje to life with performances and parades
- Ungjinseong parade 10.4 15:00
- Ungjin Fantasia show 21:00
- Night outdoor performance at Gongsanseong Fortress
Seosan Haemieupseong Fortress Festival (No. 23)
2026.10.09 – 2026.10.11 · Seosan · Around Haemieupseong Fortress, Seosan
Haemieupseong Fortress hosts Joseon-era experiences and a drone show
- Black Eagles air show 10.10 13:00
- 1,000-drone light show
- Media facade "Wall of Light"
2026 Namhae German Village Beer Festival
2026.10.09 – 2026.10.11 · Namhae · German Village, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun
A festival of beer and parades in the German Village
- Welcome parade
- October Night Party
- Beer speed-drinking contest
Saenggeo Jincheon Culture Festival (No. 47)
2026.10.09 – 2026.10.11 · Jincheon · Around Baekgokcheon Stream, Jincheon-eup
Jincheon's signature festival, held along Baekgokcheon Stream
- National Jangsa Ssireum (wrestling) Championship 10.9
- Community parade
- Opening show & fireworks
Heungbu Festival (No. 34)
2026.10.09 – 2026.10.11 · Namwon · Around Gwanghallu Garden and Wolgung Plaza by the Yocheon Stream
A festival of Heungbu stories at Gwanghallu Garden and along the Yocheon Stream
- One-act changgeuk "Heungbu-jeon"
- Fireworks 21:00
- Comedy show "Laughing Day, Good Day"
Sunchang Fermented Sauce Festival (No. 21)
2026.10.15 – 2026.10.18 · Sunchang · Around Sunchang Traditional Gochujang Folk Village and Sunchang Fermentation Theme Park
A festival where you taste and try Sunchang's fermented sauces, like gochujang
- Royal tribute procession 10.18 14:00
- Golden meju hunt 10.15 17:00
- Global chef cooking show
2026 Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival
2026.10.16 – 2026.10.18 · Yangyang ·
You can hunt for pine mushrooms and catch salmon with your bare hands
- Bare-hand salmon catching, 3 times a day
- Pine mushroom treasure hunt
- Make your own pine mushroom liquor
2026 Kim Satgat Cultural Festival
2026.10.16 – 2026.10.18 · Yeongwol · Around Kim Satgat Historic Site
Cultural events honor the wandering poet Kim Satgat
- Injeolmi rice cake pounding
- Kim Satgat Humor Trail walk
- Local food village
2026 Mokpo Port Festival
2026.10.16 – 2026.10.18 · Mokpo · Around Mokpo Port and Samhakdo Island
A port festival with a pasi fish market reenactment and seafood auctions
- Pasi fish market reenactment 18:00
- Sea Concert 10.16 19:00
- Pasi auction show
FAQ
Where are festivals in Korea happening in October 2026?
There's the Andong International Mask Dance Festival in Andong (from 09.24), Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival 2026 in Cheonan (from 10.01), the Jeongseon Arirang Festival in Jeongseon (from 10.01), the Gunsan Time Travel Festival in Gunsan (from 10.02), the Baekje Cultural Festival (Gongju) in Gongju (from 10.03), the Seosan Haemieupseong Festival in Seosan (from 10.09), the Namhae German Village Beer Festival in Namhae (from 10.09), the Saenggeo Jincheon Cultural Festival in Jincheon (from 10.09), the Heungbu Festival in Namwon (from 10.09), the Sunchang Jang (Fermented Sauce) Festival in Sunchang (from 10.15), the Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival in Yangyang (from 10.16), the Kim Satgat Cultural Festival in Yeongwol (from 10.16) and the Mokpo Port Festival in Mokpo (from 10.16).
- Official info and press for each festival (linked per festival) · Checked 2026.09.30
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI festival info
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