Guides

What's on in Korea, month by month and by theme — written from our festival and concert listings.

Festivals in Korea in October 2026: 12 to Plan a Trip Around

Twelve festivals and events in Korea running in October 2026, from lanterns on the Namgang River in Jinju to a night tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, with dates, places and admission details.

October 14, 2026

Palace Events and Traditional Culture in Korea in October 2026: 12 Festivals and Exhibitions

Palace night programs in Seoul, fortress festivals in Jinju, Busan and Namhansanseong, ceramics, Hangeul and heritage media art: 12 traditional culture events to plan around in Korea in October 2026.

October 14, 2026

Food Festivals in Korea in October 2026: 12 to Plan a Trip Around

Twelve food festivals in Korea in October 2026, from seafood at Busan's Jagalchi Market and Namdang Port to noodles, pine mushrooms, kimchi and coffee. Listed by date, with venues and admission where known.

October 14, 2026

Flower & Nature Festivals in Korea in October 2026: 12 to Plan a Trip Around

Twelve flower, garden and nature festivals running in Korea during October 2026, from Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon State to Chungcheongbuk-do, Jeonbuk State and Jeonnam-Gwangju, with dates, venues and admission details.

October 14, 2026

Concerts, Music & Performing Arts in Korea in October 2026: 6 Festivals and Shows

Six music and performing arts events in Korea in October 2026, from free outdoor music in Daejeon and ballet by Seokchon Lake to traditional Korean music in Yeongdong and small-theater shows in Seoul.

October 14, 2026

Night Festivals in Korea in October 2026: 12 Lantern, Light and Night Walk Events

Twelve after-dark festivals running in Korea in October 2026, from the Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival lanterns to palace night tours in Seoul and heritage night walks in Daegu and Gimhae.

October 14, 2026

K-pop Concerts, Fan Meetings and Festivals in Korea in October 2026: 15 Shows for Travelling Fans

A date-ordered guide to 15 K-pop concerts, fan concerts and K-pop festival stages in Korea in October 2026, with venues, regions, line-ups and ticket prices.

October 14, 2026