Upcoming events in Korea in October

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.

Busan International Rock Festival
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.

King Jeongjo's Royal Parade
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 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.

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.

Gwangju Kimchi Festival
Gwangju| Oct 23 – Oct 25

Gwangju Kimchi Festival

The Gwangju Kimchi Festival is Korea’s representative kimchi festival, offering a variety of kimchi products for purchase and the chance to taste various kimchi dishes.

Seoul International Garden Show
Seoul| May 1 – Oct 27

Seoul International Garden Show

The Seoul International Garden Show decorates the area of Seoul Forest with a lineup of various themed gardens created by students, citizens, businesses, and cooperations both domestic and overseas regions.

Last updated May 16, 2026

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