Looking for something to do in Korea next week? Here are 8 festivals (Oct 12–18, 2026), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Culture Festival (다산정약용문화제) | Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) | 11 Dasan-ro 747beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Korea AI Content Awards (대한민국 AI 콘텐츠 어워즈) | Oct 15 (Thu) – Oct 16 (Fri) | 134 Sehwa-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 4th Floor |
| Jeongdong Culture Festival (정동문화축제) | Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 17 (Sat) | Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul |
| Geumcheon Harmony Festival (금천하모니축제) | Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) | 70 Siheung-daero 73-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul |
| Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest (허심청브로이 옥토버페스트) | Oct 15 (Thu) – Oct 17 (Sat) | 23 Geumganggongwon-ro 20beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan |
| Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제) | Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 18 (Sun) | 77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul |
| Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival (강동선사문화축제) | Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 18 (Sun) | 875, Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul |
| Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival (양양송이연어축제) | Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 18 (Sun) | 589 Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do |
1. Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Culture Festival (다산정약용문화제)
- Dates: Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2026 (2 days)
- Location: 11 Dasan-ro 747beon-gil, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-31-590-2799
The Dasan Jeong Yak-yong Cultural Festival is themed around the life of Jeong Yak-yong (penname Dasan). The festival takes place in the area surrounding the Jeong Yak-yong Historic Site and Dasan Ecological Park. During the festival, various performances and hands-on programs will be prepared for visitors.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
2. Korea AI Content Awards (대한민국 AI 콘텐츠 어워즈)
- Dates: Oct 15 (Thu) – Oct 16 (Fri), 2026 (2 days)
- Location: 134 Sehwa-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 4th Floor
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-70-7575-2351
Hosted by Gyeonggi Province and organized by the Gyeonggi Content Agency, the Korea AI Content Awards is an event designed to discover new possibilities for creativity through the convergence of generative AI technology and video content, and to collectively explore the future of the content industry in the AI era.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
3. Jeongdong Culture Festival (정동문화축제)
- Dates: Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 17 (Sat), 2026 (2 days)
- Location: Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-2-3701-1603
Jeongdong Culture Festival brings an autumn ambience to Jeongdong-gil in Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival aims to promote the attractions within the area through various events and exhibitions.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
4. Geumcheon Harmony Festival (금천하모니축제)
- Dates: Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2026 (2 days)
- Location: 70 Siheung-daero 73-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: 070-4118-3420
The Geumcheon Harmony Festival is Geumcheon-gu’s representative festival, held annually for over 20 years since its inception in 2003. The festival aims to provide a venue for residents to rest, enjoy, and harmonize through the theme of music.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
5. Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest (허심청브로이 옥토버페스트)
- Dates: Oct 15 (Thu) – Oct 17 (Sat), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 23 Geumganggongwon-ro 20beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-51-550-2511
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest takes place in October at the outdoor space of Hotel Nongshim in Busan. The festival aims to create a fun experience for visitors of all ages, despite the main theme of the festival being beer. Enjoy special brews made by the brewmasters of Hurshimchung, as well as the tasty foods prepared by the chefs of Hotel Nongshim while watching a range of performances.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
6. Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival (관악강감찬축제)
- Dates: Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 77 Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-2-828-5765
The Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival is Seoul’s representative historical and cultural festival, held in Gwanak, a city steeped in history, to commemorate the patriotic spirit and achievements of General Gang Gam-chan, the hero of the Battle of Gwiju.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
7. Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival (강동선사문화축제)
- Dates: Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 875, Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-2-3425-5247
Now in its 31st edition, the Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival brings Korea’s prehistoric past to life in Amsa-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul. The festival showcases the Archeological Site in Amsa-dong, one of Seoul’s most important Neolithic heritage sites. It offers visitors a glimpse into daily life in prehistoric Korea and highlights the significance of this period in the country’s history.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
8. Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival (양양송이연어축제)
- Dates: Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 589 Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-33-671-3803
The Yangyang Pine Mushroom & Salmon Festival is a representative autumn festival where visitors can experience both the mysteries of ecology and the joys of gourmet cuisine amidst the pristine nature of Yangyang, where mountains, the sea, and Namdaecheon Stream harmonize. The festival allows visitors to experience nature in a friendly and fun way through a variety of unique activities.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
Still deciding? The earliest to close on this list is Korea AI Content Awards (대한민국 AI 콘텐츠 어워즈), which ends on Oct 16 (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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