Upcoming events in Korea in October

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.

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 Media Art
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 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.

Last updated July 9, 2026

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