Upcoming events in Korea

Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival
Incheon| Jul 31 – Aug 2

Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival

The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival is Korea’s premier rock festival. It features performances by world-renowned rock bands as well as talented emerging bands. The festival is highly popular because of its exclusive lineup.

Busan Sea Festival
Busan| Aug 7 – Aug 13

Busan Sea Festival

The Busan Sea Festival takes place at Dadaepo Beach and offers various cultural events and unique hands-on programs.

Seoul Fringe Festival
Seoul| Aug 6 – Aug 23

Seoul Fringe Festival

Seoul Fringe Festival has been held every summer annually since 1998. The festival is open to artists of all genres, from dance to music and media art.

K-Illustration Fair Magok
Seoul| Aug 20 – Aug 23

K-Illustration Fair Magok

The K-Illustration Fair Magok takes place at the COEX Magok Exhibition Center, showcasing the influence of illustration on people’s lifestyles in both everyday life and special occasions.

Gwangju ACE Fair
Gwangju| Sep 10 – Sep 13

Gwangju ACE Fair

Held at the Kimdaejung Convention Center, the 2026 Gwangju ACE Fair is a comprehensive cultural content festival where broadcasting, animation, characters, games, and webtoons converge.

Seoul International Writers' Festival
Seoul| Sep 11 – Sep 16

Seoul International Writers' Festival

Seoul International Writers' Festival was founded in 2006 with aims to lay a foundation for connecting Korean literature and international literature.

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival
Incheon| Oct 2 – Oct 4

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival is a lively festival dedicated to traditional folk celebration.

Bongsan Mask Dance
Seoul| Oct 2 – Oct 4

Bongsan Mask Dance

Bongsan Talchum is a traditional Korean mask dance that originated in Bongsan-gun, Hwanghae-do. It is made up of seven acts, featuring 36 characters and 27 masks, including some used for multiple roles.

Soraepogu Festival
Incheon| Oct 2 – Oct 4

Soraepogu Festival

Soraepogu Festival, a maritime ecology festival, has been held annually since 2001. Sorae Port has become a popular attraction, visited by over 7 million domestic and international tourists each year.

Last updated July 25, 2026

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