Looking for something to do in Korea this weekend? Here are 8 festivals (Oct 17–18, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
Still deciding? The earliest to close on this list is Jeongdong Culture Festival (정동문화축제), which ends on Oct 17 (Sat), 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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