2025-07-30
26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8826-5207
Seoul International Writers' Festival was founded in 2006 with aims to lay a foundation for connecting Korean literature and international literature. This year's theme is "() Meets the Eye," inviting attendees to explore the beauty of literature that is much more than meets the eye.
2025-07-30
28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-904-2835
World Pansori Festival is an international music festival that aims to promote pansori, the traditional Korean epic chant, and its values. The festival consists of a variety of performances and concert programs based on its yearly theme. In addition, the festival also has interactive activities for the attendees, such as a free pansori lesson and arts-and-crafts, to make pansori and traditional Korean music more accessible to the public.
2025-07-29
57 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7575-0980
Korea Art Festival is the nation's largest art festival that connects the 12 major art fairs and biennales taking place nationwide. The 2025 festival takes place in September, inviting visitors to enjoy the world of art.
2025-07-17
303 Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-70-8870-6870
The nation's only festival where one can taste Hite beer fresh out of the factory on the same day. Jeonju Gamaek Festival is a festival where the locals' favorite drinking bars and the Korean beer brand Hite collaborate to beat the summer heat and make an unforgettable evening with fresh, cold beer.
2025-07-18
33 Wolmi-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-10-2258-9475
Jaemulpo Wave Market is a special festival where one can explore the many different local brands in Incheon. Approximately 70 Incheon-based brands are participating to promote handmade products, home decor items, lifestyle goods and more. During the festival period, Jemulpo Wave Vintage Market also takes place with 20 vintage sellers showcasing timeless products. Entertaining events are also planned, such as a DJ show, vintage auction, beer drinking contest, and more.
2025-07-14
55 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-2-2602-8602
Busan Illustration Fair offers a variety of program including an outdoor BI photozone, stamp tour for on-site attendees, artist photo zones, poster contest winner exhibtition, and more.
2025-07-14
21 Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-228-4209
Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion stands looking over the Hwahongmun Gate and Yongyeon Pond and is a place where the aspirations of King Jeongjo live on. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress has a total of four pavilions, and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion is located on the northwestern side of the fortress. The fortresses were built to act as a watchtower for keeping an eye on outside invasion, with Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion being located at the most strategic point. Although it was built as a military watchtower, it was designed to also act as a pavilion, and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion was recognized as a National Treasure in 2011 for outstanding techniques and aesthetics that represent the Joseon dynasty in the 18th century.
2025-07-11
111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-531-7783
The Gwangju Design Biennale is the world’s first design biennale and currently Asia’s only design biennale. With exhibitions centered on the concept of design, the biennale combines the industrial aspect of design with cultural elements.
2025-06-25
65 Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6677-1599
The APP World Tour is a global stand-up paddeboard(SUP) competition that has been held annually since 2010, traveling to major cities around the world including Spain and Portugal. In Korea, the event has been hosted since 2022 under the auspices of the Korea Association of Paddling Professionals(KAPP). The event is meant to gather everyone regardless of their skill or experience, from beginners to professionals. In addition to the competition, everyone can participate in the sides events such as Floating Yoga, Silent Yoga, Paddle for the Planet, Dog Yoga, K-pop and Afropop dance performances or simply come to watch the show!
2025-06-10
37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-1033
Public Hanok Night Out is a special evening event that allows limited access to the nine public hanok buildings, including the Bukchon Culture Center, after sundown. The event is carefully prepared to make the hanok buildings accessible as much as possible. In addition, the event also offers a variety of programs to entertain the visitors. The event aims to raise awareness about embracing differences and diverse values during this time of ever-changing global society, as well as expand the the cultural values of hanok as something more unique.