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Oct 8, 2026Oct 11, 2026Happening now
태화강국가정원 남구 1·3둔치 중심 (울산 전역 연계 프로그램 포함)

2026 Ulsan Industrial Festival

A free civic festival running October 8–11, 2026, centered on the Nam-gu riverside of Taehwagang National Garden, with linked programs across Ulsan. The city says an October 8 welcoming performance begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. opening ceremony and theme performance; guest acts include Cha Ji-yeon, Baek In-tae, Park Hye-kyung, Woongsan Band, Soran and Onewe, alongside a coordinated 1,000-drone show and fireworks. The citizen stage is scheduled October 8–10, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; AI experiences and the Ulsan Future Expo run October 8–11, with closing programs on October 11. The official Taehwagang National Garden calendar specifies Nam-gu Riverside Sections 1 and 3. Ulsan Tourism marks accessible parking and wheelchair access and lists 052-276-8590. Full-site daily hours and detailed traffic or parking operations were not confirmed; check official day-of notices.

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Oct 9, 2026Oct 9, 2026Upcoming
외솔기념관 일원

2026 Oesol Hangeul Festival

A one-day Hangul Day event scheduled for October 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. around Oesol Memorial Hall. It marks the 132nd birth anniversary of Oesol Choi Hyeon-bae and the centenary of Hangul Day. Ulsan Broadcasting (ubc) is the organizer, with Ulsan Jung-gu and Korean-language organizations among the supporters. The official district notice lists Hangul performances and hands-on activities; an event report describes children’s theater, magic and storytelling, plus Hangul-themed food and craft activities, word games and calligraphy. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 10:00–10:30 in the hall forecourt. The official event notice does not specify admission or activity fees, advance booking, event-day parking or traffic controls; confirm before setting out. The venue address is 15 Byeongyeong 12-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan. The hall’s usual hours are 09:00–18:00, admission-free, closed Mondays; those are venue details, not a confirmation that every festival activity is free.

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