Upcoming events in Korea in October

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.

Incheon| Oct 2 – Oct 4

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival

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

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.

Busan| Oct 2 – Oct 4

Busan International Rock Festival

Busan International Rock Festival is a leading music festival in Korea, representing the openness and youth of the coastal city of Busan.

Seoul| Oct 4

King Jeongjo's Royal Parade

King Jeongjo's Royal Parade to Hwaseong Fortress recreates one of the most remarkable events of the Joseon dynasty.

Suwon| Sep 19 – Oct 6

Suwon Hwaseong Media Art

Suwon Hwaseong Media Art is a nighttime festival held against the backdrop of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Suwon| Oct 4 – Oct 11

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

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

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.

Seoul| Oct 16 – Oct 18

Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.

Last updated July 17, 2026