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Festivals in South Korea

Every festival we cover in South Korea — where and when to go.

Weird & wonderfulBoryeong Mud

Boryeong Mud

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Boryeong, South KoreaJul
★ 4.4rating

Two weeks of gloriously messy mud pools and wrestling by the sea.

CultureBoryeong Mud Festival

Boryeong Mud Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Daecheon Beach, South KoreaJuly
★ rating

Experience South Korea's vibrant mud festival where families gather on sunny shores for playful immersion in the earthy delights of this unique cultural tradition.

ArtsBusan International Film Festival

Busan International Film Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Busan Cinema Center, South KoreaSeptember
★ rating

The Busan International Film Festival in Busan City, South Korea, is a prestigious global gathering that celebrates cinematic artistry and innovation.

ArtsBucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Bucheon, South KoreaJuly
★ rating

Bucheon, South Korea hosts this vibrant arts festival celebrating extraordinary cinematic storytelling through sci-fi, fantasy, and horror films.

CultureGwangju Biennale

Gwangju Biennale

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Gwangju, South KoreaSeptember
★ rating

Step into Gwangju's vibrant heart for this renowned international art festival where contemporary creativity pulses through the streets.

MusicDMZ Peace Train Music Festival

DMZ Peace Train Music Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Cheorwon County, South KoreaJanuary
★ rating

Experience a vibrant gathering of musicians and music lovers under the open sky at South Korea's DMZ Peace Train Music Festival, where melodies flow freely across sweeping valleys.

CultureJinju Namgang Yudeung Festival

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Jinju, South KoreaOctober
★ rating

Jinju's vibrant Namgang Yudeung Festival warmly welcomes visitors to experience centuries-old traditions pulsing through the city streets.

CultureSeoul Queer Culture Festival

Seoul Queer Culture Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Seoul, South KoreaMay
★ rating

Seoul's vibrant Queer Culture Festival offers a welcoming space for celebration and connection within the city's creative heart.

CultureDaegu International Opera Festival

Daegu International Opera Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Daegu, South KoreaOctober
★ rating

Daegu's vibrant International Opera Festival transforms the city into a living stage for world-class performances.

CultureDaegu Queer Culture Festival

Daegu Queer Culture Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Daegu, South KoreaJune
★ rating

Daegu Queer Culture Festival transforms the city into a vibrant space for LGBTQ+ expression and connection.

MusicPentaport Rock Festival

Pentaport Rock Festival

šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Incheon, South KoreaAugust
★ rating

Incheon's vibrant city hosts a dynamic rock festival where powerful melodies resonate through the streets.