Upcoming events in Korea

K-Handmade Fair Busan
Busan| Jul 24 – Jul 26

K-Handmade Fair Busan

The K-Handmade Fair serves as a platform for exchange between creators and consumers. It is also a space where visitors can explore the market trends and sustainability of creator brands.

K-Illustration Fair Busan
Busan| Jul 24 – Jul 26

K-Illustration Fair Busan

The K-Illustration Fair takes place in BEXCO in Busan. The event exhibits illustration in a way that offers an inspiration to visitors' everyday life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Last updated July 9, 2026

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