Upcoming events in Korea in October

Korean Dream Hangang Festival
Seoul| Oct 3

Korean Dream Hangang Festival

The Korean Dream Hangang Festival is a large-scale citizen-participation cultural festival held along the Hangang River in Seoul.

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.

Gumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival
Seoul| Oct 4

Gumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival

The 'Geumcheon Siheung Palace Cultural Festival' is a representative historical and cultural festival of Geumcheon-gu that embodies the district's historical identity and cultural artistic significance.

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.

Seoul Architecture Festival
Seoul| Sep 15 – Oct 11

Seoul Architecture Festival

The Architecture Festival aims to rediscover the unique architectural and urban charms of Seoul together with its citizens.

Last updated October 7, 2026

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