Aug 28, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
F1963 Sukcheon Hall and Moonlight Garden
Jean-Michel Othoniel's first Busan solo exhibition runs August 28-December 31, 2026 at F1963's Sukcheon Hall and Moonlight Garden. Busan Metropolitan City lists hours of 10:00-18:00, Tuesday-Sunday, with Monday closure. Tickets are listed at KRW 10,000 for adults (19+), KRW 8,000 for ages 13-18 and KRW 6,000 for ages 3-12. The city frames it as an official collaborative exhibition for World Design Capital Busan 2028 and as a meeting of contemporary art with F1963's reused industrial architecture. Live ticket availability, guided-language options and holiday exceptions were not tested.
Sep 4, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon Stream
Seoul Outdoor Library runs from September 4 to November 1, 2026, every Friday through Sunday at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon Stream. Seoul’s English cultural calendar lists October daytime hours of 11:00-18:00 and free admission. The city also expanded foreign-visitor content in 2026 with an English-oriented Seoul Outdoor Library Tour and a Tourism Library developed with 14 countries. Site-specific programs, weather cancellations, tour availability and booking conditions vary, and we did not verify every October session in real time.
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Seoul Cruise Yeouido Terminal
Through October 11, 2026, foreign visitors can receive a 20% discount on Seoul Cruise tickets at the Yeouido terminal, while the fourth-floor Moonlight Rooftop Night Market offers K-pop performances and Korean traditional-culture experiences. Cruise schedules vary by product and can change with weather or river conditions.
Sep 24, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Central Line 1942 Andong Station, Mask Dance Park and Andong old downtown
September 24–October 4 across Central Line 1942 Andong Station, Mask Dance Park and the old downtown. General hours are listed as 10:00–22:00; entry is free, with some program fees. Confirm each session and weather change.
Sep 26, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Hwamyeong Ecological Park — Auto Campground and Lotus Pond area
A recurring night market runs at Hwamyeong Ecological Park every Thursday through Sunday from September 26 to October 18, 2026. Hours are 17:00–22:00 Thursday through Saturday and 16:00–21:00 Sunday. The program combines traditional Korean liquor, food stalls, picnic/campnic space, self-cooking and hands-on activities, a flea market and selected wellness/kids programs. Fees vary by activity and pre-registration is recommended for some hands-on sessions.
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Across Busan, including BEXCO and major event venues
Festival Shiwol runs throughout October 2026 across Busan, linking 22 events in music and culture, film and arts, and business and innovation. Busan Metropolitan City lists October 1-31 as the overall period, with major programs including the Busan International Rock Festival, Busan International Film Festival, FLY ASIA, the Busan International Food Expo and later October garden and performance events. An integrated information hub operates at Busan Eurasia Platform from October 1-18 with event guidance and stamp-tour content. Individual event tickets, reservations, venue hours and language support vary and should be checked separately.
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Gyeryongdae Airstrip area
A five-day public festival at the Gyeryongdae airstrip held alongside the Army-run Ground Forces Festival. The Gyeryong Military Culture Festival focuses on city-led military-culture performances, parades, family activities and barracks/VR experiences, while the Ground Forces Festival adds Army policy showcases, Army TIGER+ and drone demonstrations, U.S.-ROK equipment displays and hands-on military experiences. Both run October 1-5, 2026, with the core daytime visitor window 09:00-17:00 and free general admission; some programs charge separately.
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Byeokgolje area, Gimje
At Byeokgolje, Gimje’s annual festival turns rice farming and irrigation heritage into public programs including nongak, rice cooking, harvesting and games. Admission is free; some activities cost extra.
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Jeongseon Public Stadium and Jeongseon Arirang Market area
The 51st Jeongseon Arirang Festival runs October 1–4, 2026, 10:00–21:00, around Jeongseon Public Stadium and the Jeongseon Arirang Market area. The organizer lists opening and closing events, thematic performances, an Arirang parade, national Arirang singing contests, an A-POP competition and other programs across 12 categories and 108 events. Individual sessions and participation rules vary.
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Cheonan Stadium and Cheonan Samgeori Park
A five-day dance festival in Cheonan centered on national and international dance competitions, a street dance parade and public performances. Current visitor information lists October 1-5, daily 10:00-22:00, at Cheonan Stadium and Cheonan Samgeori Park, with free admission.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Chujamyeon Cultural Performance Hall and surrounding Chujado area
The 18th Chujado Chamgulbi Festival runs October 2-4, 2026 around the Chujamyeon Cultural Performance Hall. Visit Jeju confirms the October 3 opening ceremony at 18:30 and participatory programs including dried yellow corvina stringing, a yellow-croaker auction experience, bare-handed fishing, tidal-flat shellfish gathering and free tastings of local specialties. Because Chujado is an island destination, ferry operations and weather can materially affect access; visitors should reconfirm transport on the day of travel. Individual paid activities, capacity, accessibility and foreign-language support vary by program.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Geumsan World Ginseng Expo Plaza and Ginseng-Herb Market area
The 44th Geumsan World K-Insam Festival runs October 2-11, 2026 around Geumsan World Ginseng Expo Plaza and the ginseng-herb market district. Current Geumsan County sources confirm a ten-day program centered on local ginseng culture, market activity, exhibitions, performances and participatory events. The county is also operating rail-linked visitor packages with Korail Tourism Development during the festival period. Individual activity times, paid experiences, vendor prices and foreign-language support vary by program.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Multiple venues in Bukchon and Seochon, Seoul
October 2–11, 2026, centered on Bukchon and Seochon. Program-specific access and reservations apply. Date fields mark calendar boundaries, not opening hours.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Donguibogam Village
A Korean medicine, herb and wellness culture festival at Donguibogam Village in Sancheong, running October 2–11, 2026, with general festival hours listed as 09:00–18:00 and free admission. Current programs include Sancheong Hyeminseo, herb- and wellness-themed experiences, exhibitions, performances, local product markets and family activities. Some individual programs use their own later or narrower times.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Bupyeong-daero and Bupyeong area, Incheon
The 30th Bupyeong Pungmul Festival runs October 2-4, 2026 across Bupyeong-daero and nearby Bupyeong venues. Current district schedules list an October 3 opening street procession at 10:30, youth and student programs through the day, and the main opening stage at 19:00. October 4 continues with competitions, community programs and evening closing performances. As a live street festival, exact running times, road controls and weather response may change.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Samnak Ecological Park
Busan's outdoor rock festival runs October 2–4 at Samnak Ecological Park. The 2026 edition spans multiple stages and a 99-act lineup, with October 4 including Songgolmae, CNBLUE, HANRORO, Hitsujibungaku, Kim Sung Kyu, Nerd Connection, Dragon Pony, Lazybone, Car, the garden and others. Regular tickets were listed at KRW 120,000 for one day, KRW 193,000 for two days and KRW 266,000 for three days, subject to remaining inventory. International-visitor shuttle and ticket packages have also been offered through k.ride. A public event-data listing gives an overall 10:00–22:00 operating window; individual stage times vary and should be checked on the official timetable.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Anseong Matchum Land and Anseongcheon Stream area
The 2026 Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival runs October 2-5 from 10:00 to 21:00 at Anseong Matchum Land and the Anseongcheon Stream area. Current official and Korea Tourism Organization information lists Namsadang Nori, jultagi tightrope walking, the Baudeogi Theme Park, Baudeogi Light Festival, Anseong Old Market, traditional performances, citizen stages and cultural experiences. General admission is free. The official site also provides current shuttle-bus and parking guidance, while detailed foreign-language festival pages remain incomplete.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Former City Hall square and Time Travel Village area, Gunsan
The 14th Gunsan Time Travel Festival runs October 2-5, 2026 around the former City Hall square and Time Travel Village. The official opening ceremony is October 2 from 18:00-20:30 and the closing ceremony October 5 from 18:00-19:00; many street, mission, market and performance programs run across the four-day period, with individual times varying. On October 3-5, the 'We Are All March 5 Independence Movement' program is scheduled 14:50-15:30, linking the festival to Gunsan’s 1919 independence history. Free festival shuttles run every 30 minutes from 10:00-21:00 on two routes connecting transport hubs, parking areas and the Modern History Museum area. Program details may change, and we did not test live crowd conditions, foreign-language help, museum opening exceptions or continuous step-free routes.
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Jeju UNESCO World Natural Heritage sites and villages
The 2026 World Heritage Festival - Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes runs October 3-18 across Hallasan Nature Reserve, the Geomunoreum Lava Tube System, Seongsan Ilchulbong, seven World Natural Heritage villages and the Jeju World Natural Heritage Center. Current official pages distinguish self-guided free programs from paid or reservation-based experiences, including the Path of Fire walking tour, expert-led special expeditions, heritage-village programs, special exhibitions and selected night or exploration programs. Several reservation programs are already closed, so visitors should check current availability before planning.
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Namwoncheon Stream and Punggi Ginseng Park
A nine-day regional festival in Punggi, Yeongju built around local ginseng farming, market activity, ritual and participatory programs. Current visitor information lists October 3-11, daily 10:00-20:00, around Namwoncheon Stream and Punggi Ginseng Park, with free general admission and some paid experiences.
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Hangmidan-gil and Sangsang Platform, Incheon
October 3–4, 2026, in Incheon’s Chinatown/open-port area. Hangmidan-gil runs 13:00–20:00 both days; Sangsang Platform runs October 3 only, 11:00–21:00. Free admission is listed, but food and some activities may cost extra. Check same-day notices for crowd, weather and program changes.
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026
Chuncheon Animation Museum area
The festival runs October 3–5, 2026 around the Chuncheon Animation Museum, with the official site listing daily festival hours of 11:00–17:00. A September 28 official notice offers a festival-period combined ticket for the Animation Museum and Toy Robot Museum at a flat KRW 5,000 for October 3–5; that notice describes the museum combination ticket and should not be read as proof that every outdoor festival area requires the same ticket. Selected performances and film screenings use advance registration and can close when capacity is reached: October 3 includes a Choi Hyun-woo magic show at 14:20 and a Hello Carbot film at 16:30; October 4 lists Bebefinn concerts at 11:00 and 15:30 plus a Hello Carbot film at 16:30; October 5 lists Go Go Dino sing-along shows at 11:00 and 15:30. General festival admission rules outside the museum ticket, live remaining capacity, foreign-language support, overseas booking usability, public-transport routing and step-free circulation were not independently tested.
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
Jinjuseong Fortress and Namgang River area, Jinju
The festival runs October 3–18, 2026 around Jinjuseong Fortress and the Namgang River in Jinju. Lantern displays are scheduled 18:00–24:00, while bridges and booths operate 13:00–23:00. General festival admission is listed as free by VISITKOREA, but individual experiences can be paid: the official program lists, for example, LED hanbok at KRW 10,000–20,000, hanji-lantern making at KRW 15,000 and a Jinju Fortress history mission tour at KRW 5,000. On opening day, the official program lists a memorial rite at 18:00, a symbolic lantern procession at 18:30, first lighting at 19:30, a drone light show at 19:50 and fireworks at 20:00. Free festival shuttles operate 16:00–23:00 on Oct. 3–5, 9–11 and 16–18 from seven park-and-ride routes; road restrictions apply on festival weekends/holidays from 16:00–23:00 and Fridays from 19:00–23:00. The organizer asks visitors to use public transport. Live seat availability, on-site English help, bridge fees, step-free routes and weather/crowd disruptions were not tested.
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Downtown Buyeo, Jeongnimsa Temple Site, Seoktap-ro and Gwanbuk-ri archaeological site
Buyeo’s 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival runs October 3-11, 2026 across downtown Buyeo, the Jeongnimsa Temple Site, Seoktap-ro and the Gwanbuk-ri archaeological site. The official opening ceremony is October 3 from 19:00-22:00 and the closing ceremony October 11 from 18:30-21:30. The 2026 program includes historical processions and performances, a themed exhibition centered on the Baekje gilt-bronze incense burner, craft and fortress/martial-arts experiences, night media-art routes and a citywide tourism layer. Individual programs keep their own hours; some outdoor experiences are weather-dependent. Live crowd conditions, foreign-language interpretation across all venues, ticket/reservation rules for every program and continuous step-free routes were not independently tested.
Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Suwon Hwaseong and Hwaseong Haenggung area
The 63rd Suwon Hwaseong Festival runs October 4-11, 2026 across Hwaseong Haenggung Plaza, Hwaseong Haenggung, Yeonmudae, Yongyeon, the Traditional Culture Center and the fortress area. Suwon City lists general festival hours of 11:00-22:00 and free admission. The opening day on October 4 includes the reenacted King Jeongjo Grand Procession, while the eight-day festival uses more than 30 programs, performances and neighborhood spaces throughout the fortress area. Individual programs may have separate seating, reservation or paid-experience rules.
Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Jamsugyo Bridge and Banpo Hangang Park
For one day on October 4, 2026, Jamsugyo Bridge becomes a large car-free food street from 14:00 to 22:00. Seoul’s official Hangang guide lists around 100 food trucks serving Korean, American, Vietnamese, Indian and other cuisines, plus an outdoor dining zone with seating for up to 800 people. The program is free to enter and open for walk-in visits; food purchases are paid separately. The broader Car-Free Jamsugyo festival also includes recurring rest areas, craft booths, performances, food stalls and fountain views. Weather, sellouts, allergen labeling, individual vendor payment methods and accessibility at peak times were not independently tested.
Oct 6, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Across Wonju, including Chiak Arts Center
The 62nd Wonju Arts Festival runs October 6-18, 2026 across Wonju. The opening ceremony and concert take place October 10 at 17:00 at Chiak Arts Center, bringing poetry recitation, dance, musical drama, theater, opera and choral music together in one program. Participating associations also present Korean traditional music, theater, music, entertainment arts, photography, literature and visual art exhibitions and performances across the city. A joint cultural exchange performance by artists from Wonju and Hefei, China, is scheduled for October 16 at 16:00. Detailed venue-by-venue schedules should be checked with Wonju Arts Council before visiting.
Oct 6, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026
Multiple screening venues in Busan
October 6–15, 2026, across Busan screening venues. Select individual screenings through the official program. Calendar date bounds are not opening hours; prices and availability vary. Checked at 02:12 KST on October 2: BIFF’s announced maintenance window ended at 02:00. The official English homepage now presents online ticket sales as available, and the official news list shows no extension notice. We did not complete checkout, so verify access and seat availability before paying. The official schedule legend explains subtitle codes; confirm the code on each screening.
Oct 6, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026
COEX Halls A and B, Seoul
Seoul’s public smart-city and AI event runs October 6–8, 2026 at COEX Halls A and B. The official SLW site lists show-floor hours of 10:00–18:00 on October 6–7 and 10:00–16:30 on October 8, with exhibitions, the Seoul AI Robot Show, forums, awards and business programs. Seoul’s Culture Portal lists a slightly narrower public schedule for October 6 and 8 (10:30–18:00 and 10:00–16:00), so visitors should follow the organizer’s live guidance. The Culture Portal marks the event free and open to anyone; pre-registration is available in English.
Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Imsil Cheese Theme Park, Imsil Cheese Village and Imsil town area
The 2026 Imsil N Cheese Festival runs October 8-11 at Imsil Cheese Theme Park, Imsil Cheese Village and central Imsil. Current official pages list cheese-making activities, rice-pizza workshops, Cheese Food Festa, cheese auctions, performances, local-food zones and large-scale visitor parking/shuttle arrangements. General visitor access is free, while some hands-on programs or food purchases are separately paid. Individual workshop capacity, sellouts, accessibility, foreign-language facilitation and vendor prices vary by program.
Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Korea Traditional Culture Center, Jeonju
The 30th Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival runs October 8-10, 2026 at the Korea Traditional Culture Center in Jeonju. Jeonju Tourism lists free general admission, while the 2026 festival theme ‘Now, HANJI’ frames hanji not only as inherited craft but as material for contemporary daily life, culture and industry. Current confirmed program categories include exhibitions, hands-on activities, the National Hanji Craft Competition, the National Children’s Hanji Art Competition and international hanji programming. Some detailed cards on the festival website still show 2025 dates, so individual 2026 session times and reservation rules should be checked separately.
Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Seogwipo Port East Wharf
The 7th Seogwipo Silver Hairtail Festival runs October 8-10, 2026 at Seogwipo Port East Wharf. Visit Jeju lists October 8 hours of 14:30-21:00 and October 9-10 hours of 11:00-21:00, with free admission to the festival grounds. Current programs include an October 8 opening ceremony at 18:00, dawn and on-site silver-hairtail auction experiences, tastings, fisheries-themed activities, performances and seafood discount sales. Some experiences require advance registration or have limited capacity; vendor prices, foreign-language support, accessibility and weather-related changes should be checked separately.
Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
ICC JEJU Hall 2
The 2026 Jeju International Art Fair runs October 8-11 at ICC JEJU Hall 2. The VIP/Press preview is October 8 from 15:00 to 19:00; general public hours are October 9-10 from 11:00 to 19:00 and October 11 from 11:00 to 17:00. Current Visit Jeju information lists five main exhibition sections, free docent programs for general visitors, collector-focused interpretation, art talks and seminars. Ticket price, on-site foreign-language facilitation and some accessibility details remain to be checked separately.
Oct 8, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026
LEEKANGHA ART MUSEUM, 2F, Yangnim-dong, Gwangju
A free public talk and artist-focus program runs October 8, 2026, 16:00-18:00 at LEEKANGHA ART MUSEUM in Yangnim-dong, Gwangju. Artist Gwon Seung-Chan and curator/critic Lee Eunjoo will discuss work that examines how overlooked or unrecorded historical memory remains embedded in contemporary landscapes. Advance Google Form registration and on-site participation are both listed. Foreign-language interpretation, seating capacity, step-free access and live remaining places were not independently tested.
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Haemieupseong Fortress, Seosan
The 23rd Seosan Haemieupseong Festival runs October 9-11, 2026 at Haemieupseong Fortress in Seosan. Seosan City confirms an opening ceremony on October 9 at 19:00 and current programs including an opening performance, drone show, media art, Haemi Picnic, classical performance, musical gala, nighttime landscape exhibition and family activities. Individual program times, seating, weather dependence, accessibility and foreign-language support vary by session.
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Bonghwangdae and Woljeonggyo, Gyeongju
The 53rd Silla Cultural Festival runs October 9-11, 2026 at Bonghwangdae and Woljeonggyo in Gyeongju. Current official pages confirm major programs including the Hwabaek Festival historical performance, Silk Road Festa street arts, Hwarang Hip-hop Festa and the Moonlight Nanjang night market. The Hwabaek performance runs October 9-10 in the evening at Woljeonggyo, while Moonlight Nanjang runs October 9-11 from 15:00 to 22:00 at Bonghwangdae. Individual performance schedules, seating, crowd control and foreign-language support vary by program.
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Hallim Outer Port and pier area
Hallim Taste Festival runs October 9-10, 2026 from 10:00 to 21:00 around Hallim Outer Port. Current Visit Jeju information lists a local agricultural, fisheries and livestock food market, direct-sales stalls, invited-chef cooking demonstrations, cooking contests, performances, flea-market content, time-sale promotions and nighttime programs. The opening ceremony is October 9 at 18:00. Some programs may require on-site participation or separate registration, and outdoor port conditions mean weather, accessibility, parking and crowd flow should be checked close to the visit.
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Gyeongnam Culture & Arts Center and Jangdae-dong Namgang riverside festival zone
A ten-day K-drama festival in Jinju from October 9–18, 2026, centered on the Gyeongnam Culture & Arts Center and the Namgang riverside festival zone. Current 2026 programs include the Korea Drama Awards, nightly KDF concerts, global and AI short-form drama projects, a KDF music festa, promotional and exhibition zones, and drama-script/set experiences. The Korea Drama Awards are scheduled for October 10 at 17:00, while the outdoor KDF concert series is announced for October 9–17 at 20:30.
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026
Baengnyeon Market
Baengnyeon Market hosts its third-season Baegya Night Market on October 9, 2026, from 16:00 to 21:00. Seoul's official schedule lists a food night market, local musician busking, a family activity zone and prize events. Individual promotions can change or end early depending on market conditions.
Oct 9, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater
A three-night pansori program at Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater from October 9 to 11, 2026. Friday starts at 19:30, Saturday and Sunday at 18:00; each performance runs about 90 minutes. The official listing describes three performers with distinct styles, working with directors to emphasize the theatrical side of pansori. Tickets are KRW 30,000.