Looking for something to do in Korea next week? Here are 8 festivals running at some point during Oct 19–25, 2026 — each has its own dates below — taken only from the official festival data published by the Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Compare dates and locations at a glance, then check each festival’s official channel before you go.
At a glance
| Festival | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oh Slow Vintage Market (오슬로우 빈티지 마켓) | Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 3 Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon |
| Seoul Petlympics (서울 펫림픽) | Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 243-48 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul |
| Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제) | Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 290-3, Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Seoul Silver Grass Festival (서울억새축제) | Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 23 (Fri) | 95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul |
| Hangang River Festival (한강페스티벌) | Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 386 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Jamsil Hangang Park |
| D.FESTA Small Theater Festival (D.FESTA 소극장축제) | Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 120 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Yangjae Art Salon (양재아트살롱) | Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 261-23 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul |
| Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale (경기도자비엔날레) | Sep 18 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) | 263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do |
1. Oh Slow Vintage Market (오슬로우 빈티지 마켓)
- Dates: Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (2 days)
- Location: 3 Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-10-2258-9475
Oh Slow Vintage Market is a lifestyle festival where vintage, antique, and second-hand cultures blend together against the backdrop of the historical scenery of Incheon Open Port. Professional vintage sellers from across the country gather to showcase special items containing their unique tastes and stories, including vintage fashion, antique objects, retro accessories, and handicrafts.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
2. Seoul Petlympics (서울 펫림픽)
- Dates: Oct 24 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (2 days)
- Location: 243-48 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: 0502-1949-0514
The Seoul Petlympics is an urban dog sports festival where citizens and their dogs can run, walk, and take on challenges together to create special memories. Held at Peace Plaza in Seoul World Cup Park, the event features a variety of participatory programs designed so that not only professional athletes but also citizens and their dogs who are new to dog sports can enjoy the experience together.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
3. Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)
- Dates: Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 290-3, Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-31-881-9693
The 2026 Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival celebrates Yeoju’s traditional culture and history, harking back to a time when local specialties such as rice and sweet potatoes were shipped from Jopo Quay as tribute offerings to the royal court during the Joseon dynasty.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
4. Seoul Silver Grass Festival (서울억새축제)
- Dates: Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 23 (Fri), 2026 (7 days)
- Location: 95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-2-300-5581
Seoul Silver Grass Festival takes place at Haneul Park. Originally a garbage dump, the land was reformed and transformed into the vibrant, healthy ecosystem it has today in large part thanks to the planting of silver grass. The park now features the largest colony of silver grass found in Seoul, and hosts the Seoul Silver Grass Festival every year in October when the grass is in bloom.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
5. Hangang River Festival (한강페스티벌)
- Dates: Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (9 days)
- Location: 386 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Jamsil Hangang Park
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-2-120
The Hangang River Festival offers a range of activities that appeal to both children and adults. Perfect for walking, running, or relaxing, the Hangang River area is filled with healthy laughter, delicious delights, and sparkling romance. A wonderful day at the Hangang River Festival is completed by applauding the gala show stage, created by aspiring youth and musical stars.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
6. D.FESTA Small Theater Festival (D.FESTA 소극장축제)
- Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (19 days)
- Location: 120 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-2-741-4188
The D.FESTA Small Theater Festival has strived to lead the way toward a better performing arts culture by keeping pace with changes in the domestic production environment and the direction of the performance market.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
7. Yangjae Art Salon (양재아트살롱)
- Dates: Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (24 days)
- Location: 261-23 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-70-4694-1024
This is a multi-cultural festival where visitors can fully enjoy the changing seasons and arts against the backdrop of the nature of Yangjaecheon. Performances, markets, and hands-on programs organized with new themes are held every week, offering visitors a diverse cultural experience.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
8. Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale (경기도자비엔날레)
- Dates: Sep 18 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun), 2026 (45 days)
- Location: 263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +31-631-6501
The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale features a range of exhibitions and educational events. The event takes place at various locations in Korea famous for ceramics, including Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
Still deciding? The earliest to close on this list is Seoul Silver Grass Festival (서울억새축제), which ends on Oct 23 (Fri), so they are easy to miss. Pick two or three from the table above by date and location first.
Before you go, check each festival’s official channel or contact number for the latest schedule — programs can change, and you will avoid a wasted trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English festival data). Photos: Korea Tourism Organization, Korea Open Government License (KOGL).
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