Apr 1, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026Happening now
Choi Jong-tae Exhibition Hall (former Daejeon Creation Center)
The opening exhibition for Daejeon’s Choi Jong-tae Exhibition Hall presents about 70 works and archival materials spanning sculpture, painting and documentation by Daejeon-born modern sculptor Choi Jong-tae. The current Daejeon Museum of Art exhibition page lists April 1–October 18, 2026 at the former Daejeon Creative Center site, with free admission. Venue hours are 10:00–18:00; the venue is closed Mondays, with the next-day rule when Monday is a public holiday.
Jul 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026Happening now
National Science Museum, Creative Narae Hall Special Exhibition Room
A special exhibition at the National Science Museum Creative Narae Hall exploring what 'thinking' means across art, neuroscience and artificial intelligence. It connects the Pensive Bodhisattva and The Thinker with brainwave research, embodied AI, Korea’s early humanoid robot CENTAUR and brain-computer-interface technology. The exhibition runs through October 18; normal museum visitor hours apply, and some participatory programs have separate schedules.
Aug 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026Happening now
National Science Museum, Biology Exploration Hall
A free botanical-art display in the National Science Museum Biology Exploration Hall through October 11. Detailed botanical illustrations are installed among subtropical plants so visitors can compare leaf veins, petals, stems and roots in the drawings with living specimens nearby. The exhibition follows museum access conditions and ends this Sunday.
Aug 19, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026Happening now
대전테미문학관 2층 아카이브 B
An active exhibition at Daejeon Temi Literature Museum showing original cover artworks created for Open Books’ classic-literature series and first editions of Korean modern literature. The official program lists August 19–October 25 and 10:00–17:00 at Archive B on the second floor. Treat those as the exhibition period and viewing window, not proof that the museum is open every day without closure exceptions.
Aug 28, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026Happening now
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, 2026Happening now
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 8, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026Happening now
Daejeon Museum of Art, Open Storage exhibition room
A five-work exhibition by artist Seong Min-woo in Daejeon Museum of Art's Open Storage exhibition room, running September 8–December 20. Over more than 20 years, the artist has worked with grasses found along roads, vacant lots, riverbanks and fields; this show considers ecology, disappearance and the relationship between nature and people through ink, color, gold and silver pigments on silk.
Sep 18, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026Happening now
National Science Museum, Future Technology Hall 3F
A free display of 303 entries from Korea’s 72nd National Science Exhibition at the National Science Museum Future Technology Hall 3F. The official exhibition notice sets visiting hours at 09:30–17:00 through October 10, 2026 and specifically says the display is closed on October 6. Parking is paid separately.
Sep 18, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026Happening now
Loop route: Daejeon Station East Plaza → Hanbat Arboretum → Expo Science Park Mulbit Plaza → Hanbat Arboretum → Daejeon Station East Plaza
Daejeon's official seasonal double-decker loop bus connects Daejeon Station East Plaza, Hanbat Arboretum and Expo Science Park Mulbit Plaza. Phase 1 runs Sep 18-Oct 11 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 17:30-22:30; the official notice says there is no service during the Chuseok holiday and lists replacement service Nov 13-15. Phase 2 runs Oct 16-Nov 8 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00-21:30. Fare is KRW 1,000 per person, cash only; preschool children and people age 65+ ride free. The Daejeon Station East Plaza boarding point is about 300 m from the previous stop location, so check the official map before boarding.
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026Happening now
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 22, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026Happening now
National Science Museum, Natural History Hall 2F Human Gallery
A free interactive pop-up in the National Science Museum Natural History Hall 2F Human Gallery, running September 22–November 29, 2026. Visitors stand before a digital mirror and move through clothing changes across Korea, France, the UK and Japan back toward prehistoric leather clothing, then can save a personal time-travel video by QR code. The official exhibition notice says walk-in participation is allowed. Rechecked October 5: the museum currently lists general visitor hours as 09:30–17:30 with ticketing closing at 17:00 and normally closes Mondays, Lunar New Year and Chuseok day; these are museum-wide access rules, not a separate timed session for this pop-up.
Sep 26, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026Happening now
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, 2026Happening now
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, 2026Ending soon
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 - Dec 31, 2026Happening now
Temiorae Residence No. 1
A free exhibition in Temiorae Residence No. 1 from October 1–December 31, using traces left on old objects to revisit time and memory. The project brings Temiorae together with the Ministry of National Defense Agency for KIA Recovery & Identification and creators Sanago, Haan Atelier, Mongjungdagwa and Temminute. Temiorae's published operating guidance is Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, with current October holiday exceptions announced separately.
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026Happening now
Daejeon Museum of Art, Gallery 5
A current sculpture exhibition in Gallery 5 of Daejeon Museum of Art, running October 1–November 22 with 25 works by sculptor Im Song-ja. The exhibition looks across roughly six decades of figurative sculpture through three movements: looking, touching and standing. The official exhibition page leaves the exhibition-specific admission field blank, so no ticket price is asserted here.
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026Ending soon
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 11, 2026Happening now
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, 2026Happening now
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 18, 2026Happening now
Hanbat Arboretum East and West Garden entrance plazas
A seasonal flower exhibition running October 2–18 at Hanbat Arboretum's East and West Garden entrance plazas. Daejeon City highlights cosmos, perennial sunflowers, chrysanthemums, coleus, salvia and themed photo spots integrated into the existing garden paths. The arboretum's October access hours are 05:00–21:00 with last admission at 20:00, and the official event notice says the East and West Gardens skip their normal weekly closure days during the exhibition. These are garden access hours, not a separate timed-show schedule.
Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026Happening now
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 5, 2026Ending soon
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 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026Happening now
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, 2026Happening now
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 19, 2026Happening now
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, 2026Happening now
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 25, 2026Happening now
Exhibition Room (1F), Hanbat Library
Hanbat Library is presenting a Hangeul-focused art exhibition by artist Shin Gyeong-hwa from October 4 to October 25, 2026, in the first-floor exhibition room. The show brings together calligraphy, seal engraving, sculpture and painting centered on Hangeul. The official event record gives the overall listing boundary as Oct 4 10:00 to Oct 25 17:00; it does not separately state a daily admission timetable, price, reservation requirement or foreign-language assistance.
Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026Happening now
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 10, 2026Happening now
Daejeon Arts Center, Art Hall and Ensemble Hall
A seven-day classical-music festival at Daejeon Arts Center from October 4–10, 2026. The official program begins with the October 4 17:00 opening concert and ends with the October 10 17:00 closing concert. Concert halls, durations and ticket prices vary by session, so readers should check the individual concert page before leaving.