Art & Exhibitions Festivals in Korea

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Two of Asia's leading biennales (Gwangju and Jeju), photography festivals in mountain counties, design weeks, and craft fairs — Korea's art calendar rewards travelers willing to leave Seoul.

Now

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

DDP Architecture Tour

Seoul

Now

Mar 10, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026

APAP Artwork Tour

Gyeonggi

Daejeon

Now

Mar 14, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026

Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show

Daejeon

Now

Mar 14, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026

Ssokssokdeul-i Festival

Gyeonggi

Now

Jun 26, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026

Masterpieces and Teatime: A Cup of Calm in Light and Color

Gyeongbuk

Now

Jul 17, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Contemporary Artist Project: Lee Wan — I Write

Seoul

Now

Jul 17, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

24th DongGang International Photo Festival

Gangwon

Now

Jul 29, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives

Korea

Now

Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

COSMOS BIGBANG 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEDIA EXHIBITION

Seoul

Now

Aug 25, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

5th Jeju Biennale: The Art of Transformation

Jeju

Now

Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026

Nam-gu Youth Arts Festival

Daegu

Now

Sep 3, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Seoul Light DDP Autumn

Seoul

Now

Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026

Muju Firefly Festival

Jeonbuk

Now

Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

16th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life

Korea

Now

Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Heritage Media Art at Buyeo Jeongnimsa Temple Site

Chungnam

Now

Sep 8, 2026

Bookshelf Concert: Sherlock Holmes

Gyeonggi

D-3

Sep 11, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Dalseong Daegu Contemporary Art Festival

Daegu

D-3

Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Cheongsong White Porcelain Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-3

Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026

Seoul International Writers' Festival

Seoul

D-4

Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Nowon Craft Beer Festival

Seoul

D-4

Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Wanju Sanggwan Water Pool Party

Jeonbuk

D-7

Sep 15, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Seoul Architecture Festival

Seoul

D-7

Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026

14th Busan International Port Conference

Busan

D-9

Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 21, 2026

9th Jeonju International Short Film Festival

Jeonbuk

D-9

Sep 17, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026

8th Daejeon Special Visual Effects Film Festival

Daejeon

D-10

Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 22, 2026

11th Ulju Mountain Film Festival

Ulsan

D-10

Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

67th Korean Folk Arts Festival

Gangwon

D-10

Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Busan International Performing Arts Festival (BPAF)

Busan

D-10

Sep 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026

Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale

Gyeonggi

D-10

Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

GES 2026: Game & Esports Seoul

Seoul

D-10

Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Gwacheon Performing Arts Festival (GPAF)

Gyeonggi

D-10

Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Mullae Arts Festival

Seoul

D-11

Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Seoul Street Arts Festival

Seoul

D-11

Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 6, 2026

Suwon Hwaseong Media Art

Gyeonggi

D-11

Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

Incheon Reading Festival

Incheon

D-23

Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026

Busan International Performing Arts Market (BPAM)

Busan

D-29

Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection

Korea

D-31

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

8th Yecheon International Smartphone Film Festival

Gyeongbuk

D-36

Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Seoul Design Week 2026

Seoul

D-44

Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

17th Art Gwangju International Art Fair

Korea

D-45

Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

Incheon Film Week 2026

Incheon

D-53

Oct 31, 2026

MATO Arts Festival

Gyeonggi

D-59

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Busan Illustration Fair V.7

Busan

D-59

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026

Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival

Gyeongnam

D-73

Nov 20, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027

20th Century Photography Masters: Light, Stopping Time

Seoul

D-74

Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa

Gyeonggi

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