Festivals - Korea travel and tourism information

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)

2024-08-20

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)

2024-08-06

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)

2025-07-18

325 Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-240-1363

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)

2025-07-10

60 Bupyeong-daero, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
+82-32-509-7516

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival is a lively festival dedicated to traditional folk celebration. "Pungmul" is the collective term for instruments and decorations used to play "pungak," a lively entertainment folk music performed to foster excitement during in a traditional celebration. This vibrant festival, which is centered around the joyous theme of pungmul, takes place in the heart of Bupyeong. It is a community festival supported by active participation from local residents, offering a rich taste of local charm. Visitors are advised to explore the Bupyeong Underground Shopping Center, the world’s largest underground shopping center listed in the Guinness World Records, and Bupyeong, the birthplace of Korean jazz.

Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)

2025-07-11

47 Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-606-6290

Held at the nation’s only filial duty-themed park, the Ppuri Park, the Daejeon K-Hyo Festa is a traditional cultural event dedicated to finding the roots of the ancestry of unique family clans and learning traditional filial piety. The festival features various experiences related to surnames and filial duty, along with popular flea markets and food zones. In 2022, it received a Special Award at the Korea Festival Contents Awards.

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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