6th Daegu Tteokbokki Festival 2026

A three-day tteokbokki-focused food and culture festival at Daegu iM Bank Park, October 23–25, 2026. The Ministry of Culture currently lists festival hours as 11:00–21:30 and free admission. KTO lists nationwide tteokbokki vendors, performances and participatory programs, plus a global lounge, a Taiwan-focused inbound tour and a shuttle from Daegu City Hall's Sangyeok Building area.

Before deciding to visit

Dates / opening window: Checked against sources
The festival runs October 23-25, 2026, from 11:00-21:30.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism — Tteokbokki Festival
Location: Checked against sources
The festival is held at Daegu iM Bank Park.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism — Tteokbokki Festival Korea Tourism Organization — Tteokbokki Festival
Getting there / returning: Checked against sources
Current KTO information lists shuttle service as part of the 2026 visitor plan; exact live intervals were not independently verified.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Korea Tourism Organization — Tteokbokki Festival
Booking / entry conditions: Not separately verified
Reservation requirements for individual challenges, tours or programs were not independently verified.
Price / extra fees: Checked against sources
General admission is free; food purchases and selected activities may cost extra.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism — Tteokbokki Festival Korea Tourism Organization — Tteokbokki Festival
On-site language support: Not separately verified
On-site foreign-language interpretation has not been independently verified across all programs.
Overseas booking / payment: Not separately verified
Foreign-card payment and registration usability were not independently tested.
Accessibility: Not separately verified
Event-specific accessibility at the stadium and temporary festival areas has not been independently verified.

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Why it matters now

For travelers interested in Korean street-food culture, this is a concentrated chance to compare multiple tteokbokki styles in one place rather than treating the dish as a single recipe. Program details can change, so use the confirmed dates, venue and published transport guidance as the stable planning layer.

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