Looking for something to do in Korea next week? Here are 8 festivals (Oct 19–25, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Seogwipo Chilsimni Festival (서귀포칠십리축제) | Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 684 Seohong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do |
| Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제) | Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 290-3, Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제) | Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 1189-52, Hwangak-ro, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangb |
| Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제) | Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan |
| Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (고창모양성제) | Oct 15 (Thu) – Oct 19 (Mon) | 11 Moyangseong-ro, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do |
| Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제) | Oct 21 (Wed) – Oct 25 (Sun) | 20-1, Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-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. Seogwipo Chilsimni Festival (서귀포칠십리축제)
- Dates: Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 684 Seohong-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-64-760-3942
The Seogwipo Chilseongri Festival is Seogwipo’s representative festival, bringing together local culture, arts, and citizen participation programs to be enjoyed against the backdrop of the city’s historic downtown and the sea.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
4. 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
5. Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제)
- Dates: Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 1189-52, Hwangak-ro, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-53-965-0910
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Gimcheon Gimbap Festival is a local cultural tourism festival held in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
6. Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)
- Dates: Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (3 days)
- Location: 111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-62-613-3955
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Gwangju Kimchi Festival is Korea’s representative kimchi festival, offering a variety of kimchi products for purchase and the chance to taste various kimchi dishes.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
7. Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (고창모양성제)
- Dates: Oct 15 (Thu) – Oct 19 (Mon), 2026 (5 days)
- Location: 11 Moyangseong-ro, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-63-560-2949
Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival has been held since 1973 to inspire admiration for the construction of the walled town, develop local culture, and encourage love and pride for Gochang residents. Main events include a celebration and memorial ceremony, with additional events ranging from a pansori performance and farming music to folk games and archery.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
8. Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)
- Dates: Oct 21 (Wed) – Oct 25 (Sun), 2026 (5 days)
- Location: 20-1, Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Contact: +82-33-647-6802
The Gangneung Coffee Festival traces its roots to the everyday memories created around the coffee vending machines at Anmok Beach and to the café and roasting culture cultivated by local coffee artisans. Since it began in 2009, the festival has grown into a celebration of Gangneung’s distinct identity, connecting the city’s natural scenery, everyday culture, and local businesses.
— Official description, Korea Tourism Organization
Still deciding? The earliest to close on this list is Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (고창모양성제), which ends on Oct 19 (Mon), 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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