Upcoming events in Korea

Seoul Architecture Festival
Seoul| Sep 15 – Oct 11

Seoul Architecture Festival

The Architecture Festival aims to rediscover the unique architectural and urban charms of Seoul together with its citizens.

Seoul Hanok Week
Seoul| Oct 2 – Oct 11

Seoul Hanok Week

Seoul Hanok Week is a cultural event held in the Bukchon and Seochon areas, featuring exhibitions, talks, tours, hands-on activities, performances, and other programs that showcase the spaces and appeal of traditional Korean hanok.

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival
Suwon| Oct 4 – Oct 11

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival every autumn.

Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection
Gwangju| Oct 7 – Oct 11

Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection

Every October, the Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is held on the streets of Chungjang-ro and Geumnam-ro in the city center with the theme of memories.

Korea AI Content Awards
Suwon| Oct 15 – Oct 16

Korea AI Content Awards

Hosted by Gyeonggi Province and organized by the Gyeonggi Content Agency, the Korea AI Content Awards is an event designed to discover new possibilities for creativity through the convergence of generative AI technology and video content, and to collectively explore the future of the content industry in the AI era.

Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
Busan| Oct 15 – Oct 17

Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest

Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest takes place in October at the outdoor space of Hotel Nongshim in Busan. The festival aims to create a fun experience for visitors of all ages, despite the main theme of the festival being beer.

Jeongdong Culture Festival
Seoul| Oct 16 – Oct 17

Jeongdong Culture Festival

Jeongdong Culture Festival brings an autumn ambience to Jeongdong-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival aims to promote the attractions within the area through various events and exhibitions.

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival
Busan| Oct 16 – Oct 18

Dongnaeeupseong History Festival

The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place against the Japanese army during the Imjin War in 1592.

Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival
Seoul| Oct 16 – Oct 18

Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.

Last updated October 7, 2026

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