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Chuncheon Puppet Festival (춘천인형극제)

2022-05-16

3017, Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-242-8452

Chuncheon Puppet Festival first began in September 1989 and has now developed into the largest puppet festival in Asia attracting performers and visitors from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy four seasons of the festival at various locations throughout the city.

Busan International Magic Festival (부산국제매직페스티벌)

2023-09-18

74, Motgolbeonyeong-ro 71beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-626-7002

Busan International Magic Festival is the largest magic festival in the world. Several events are prepared to mesmerize the audience.

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival (SICAF) (서울국제만화애니메이션페스티벌 (시카프))

2021-12-07

240, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6925-0095

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival (SICAF), started in 1995, is a cartoon, animation exhibition, and international animation movie festival. It has developed into a world cartoon animation festival showing the possibilities that come for the combination of cutting-edge technology, cartoon, and animation.

Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 달빛기행)

2026-04-14

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2295

The Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace is a high-quality cultural event held at Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage. The tour offers a unique opportunity to witness and experience palatial beauty under the moonlight.

Ulsan Shipbuilding & Sea Festival (울산조선해양축제)

2026-06-18

Haesuyokjang 10-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-716-5007

Ulsan Shipbuilding & Sea Festival is held at Ilsan Beach with a feast of music and fun activities to enjoy, including concerts and a night run.

Music in PyeongChang (평창대관령음악제)

2026-07-24

325 Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-240-1364

Music in PyeongChang is dedicated to inspire the audience with the passion for music and build a foundation for future musicians. The festival welcomes all who love music with a variety of music programs that take place among the beautiful nature of Gangwon State.

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival (부평풍물대축제)

2026-06-25

34-1, Bupyeong-daero, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
+82-32-509-7516

Celebrating its 30th edition, the Bupyeong Pungmul Festival brings rhythm, excitement, and community spirit to the heart of the city. Since its launch in 1997, the festival has grown into one of Korea’s leading traditional cultural and performing arts festivals. For nearly three decades, it has filled the urban landscape with the vibrant sounds of Korean pungmul, creating a dynamic space where citizens and artists come together. At the heart of the festival are the pungmul troupes from Bupyeong’s 22 neighborhoods, whose lively rhythms have long served as a powerful force for community unity. Held for three days from October 2 to 4, 2026, the 30th Bupyeong Pungmul Festival carries special significance as it reflects on the traditions built over the past three decades while celebrating a new chapter for the future. This year’s edition will be bigger and more colorful than ever, expanding into the Gulpocheon Stream area, an iconic symbol of Bupyeong’s urban regeneration, and presenting an even wider variety of programs and experiences.

DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ 국제다큐멘터리영화제)

2021-02-10

1036, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-1899-8318

As the world’s only DMZ documentary film festival, this event offers an important opportunity to learn more about one of the world’s most unique political situations. The annual celebration features documentaries with a message of peace, communication, and life.

Asia Song Festival (아시아송 페스티벌)

2021-12-09

Online
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-52-290-1142

With the slogan "Asia is One," the Asia Song Festival is one of the most popular music events that aims to do away with the existing cultural barriers by bringing together performers from all throughout Asia.

Seoul International Music Festival (SIMF) (서울국제음악제)

2022-10-14

2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-583-4181

Seoul International Music Festival (SIMF) brings world-renowned groups and performers to share classical music at its finest. The festival also aims to open the world of classical music to those less fortunate through ticket giveaway events.

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