Looking for something to do in Korea next week? Here are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제) | Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 118, Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk- |
| Pohang Steel Art Festival (포항스틸아트페스티벌) | Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun) | 78 Seonchak-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival (대장경기록문화축제) | Oct 9 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) | 1160 Gayasan-ro, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo (경남고성공룡세계엑스포) | Sep 22 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun) | 1116 Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지) | Sep 19 (Sat) – Nov 7 (Sat) | 73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan |
1. Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제)
- Dates: Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 118, Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-54-420-6714
First held in 2024, the Gimcheon Gimbap Festival grew out of a playful remark by young people, who said the name “Gimcheon” reminded them of Gimbap Cheonguk (“Gimbap Heaven”), a popular gimbap restaurant chain. From there came the idea of turning Gimcheon into a real-life gimbap heaven.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
2. Pohang Steel Art Festival (포항스틸아트페스티벌)
- Dates: Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 15 (Sun), 2026 (23 days)
- Location: 78 Seonchak-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-54-289-7853
The sea of Pohang extends deep inland, creating a landscape distinct from other places. The warmth of the people of Pohang also abundantly conveys a hospitality unlike anywhere else.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
3. Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival (대장경기록문화축제)
- Dates: Oct 9 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun), 2026 (24 days)
- Location: 1160 Gayasan-ro, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-55-930-4696
The Tripitaka Koreana Cultural Festival showcases the cultural values of Tripitaka Koreana combined with vibrant content featuring splendid autumn flowers. Visitors can enjoy fall flowers and take part in various hands-on activities.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
4. Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo (경남고성공룡세계엑스포)
- Dates: Sep 22 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun), 2026 (41 days)
- Location: 1116 Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-55-670-3814
Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo takes place in the area of Danghangpo Tourist Resort, where visitors can meet dinosaurs in many different ways. The festival operates various exhibitions and hands-on program facilities including Dinosaur Hill, Character Hall, Dinosaurs Footprint Fossil Hall, AR/VR Hall and more. Many events, activities and parades are also planned for additional fun.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
5. Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지)
- Dates: Sep 19 (Sat) – Nov 7 (Sat), 2026 (50 days)
- Location: 73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-70-8065-4592
The Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge is a Busan-specific community sports program designed to encourage even citizens who are not accustomed to exercise or have little interest in it to participate in community sports activities in an easy and enjoyable way. Its goals are to expand citizen participation in community sports, promote health, and foster a vibrant nighttime leisure culture.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
Still deciding? The earliest to close on this list is Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제), which ends on Oct 25 (Sun), 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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