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Must-Visit Autumn Festivals in Korea
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08/08/2025
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* Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival for 2025 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
As cool breezes begin to blow and golden hues paint the trees and fields, autumn is the perfect season to travel in Korea. From festivals celebrating traditional culture and stunning autumn landscapes to food-filled feasts and global film events, Korea’s autumn is packed with themed festivals you won’t want to miss.
Seoul
K-Royal Culture Festival
Region - Seoul Period - October 8-12, 2025 Held every spring and autumn, this festival takes place at the five royal palaces in Seoul—Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Gyeonghuigung—as well as at Jongmyo Shrine. Each venue welcomes visitors with its own unique program and a rich variety of cultural experiences. View more >>>
Hanhwa Seoul International Fireworks Festival
Region - Seoul Period - September 27, 2025 Held every fall at Yeouido Hangang Park, this is one of Seoul’s most iconic festivals. Over one million people gather to enjoy a spectacular 90-minute fireworks show, with a festive atmosphere filling the area all day long View more >>>
Gyeonggi-do
Siheung Gaetgol Festival
Region - Siheung, Gyeonggi-do Period - September 26-28, 2025 Held during the most beautiful days of autumn, this festival takes place at Gaetgol Ecological Park. The main highlight of the event is the acoustic music concert, where visitors can sit back and relax on the grass while enjoying live performances in a serene natural setting. View more >>
Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival
Region - Anseong, Gyeonggi-do Period - October 9-12, 2025 This festival is based on Namsadang Nori, a UNESCO-designated Intangible Cultural Heritage. It originates from the Joseon dynasty, when the Namsadangpae—troupes of traveling performers—entertained local communities across the country. Today, the festival features a wide array of vibrant performances that celebrate this rich traditional art form. View more >>
Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival
Region - Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Period - September 27 – October 4, 2025 The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival commemorates an eight-day journey taken by King Jeongjo in 1795. As Suwon is a popular destination among international travelers, the festival also offers hands-on programs that allow foreign visitors to actively participate in cultural experiences. View more >>
Chungcheongnam-do
Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival
Region - Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do Period - September 26-28, 2025 Seosan Haemieupseong Fortress is a 600-year-old national heritage site. This festival infuses the site’s long-standing history and traditions with a modern touch—through concerts, media art shows, and more— offering visitors a rich blend of the past and present. View more >>
Geumsan World K-Insam Festival
Region - Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do Period - September 19-28, 2025 This festival celebrates ginseng, a traditional herbal root known for its health benefits. Visitors can enjoy a variety of ginseng-based foods—like ginseng fritters, juice, and makgeolli—and even try harvesting ginseng themselves through hands-on programs. View more >>
Jeonbuk State
Muju Firefly Festival
Region - Muju, Jeonbuk State Period - September 6-14, 2025 This festival celebrates fireflies—tiny glowing creatures that thrive only in clean, unspoiled environments. Visitors can take part in a rare and magical experience: witnessing live fireflies up close in their natural habitat. View more >>
Gimje Horizon Festival
Region - Gimje, Jeonbuk State Period - October 8-12, 2025 This festival takes place around Byeokgolje Reservoir, Korea’s oldest and largest irrigation facility. Visitors can enjoy traditional folk games and hands-on cultural programs, along with outdoor activities such as ziplining. View more >>
Gwangju
Gwangju Kimchi Festival
Region - Gwangju Period - October 31 - November 2, 2025 A lively kimchi party unfolds in the plaza around Gwangju City Hall. Here, you can make kimchi, taste it, and even take some home. If you want to experience the true essence of Korean kimchi, this is the place to be! View more >>
Gangwon State
Gangneung Coffee Festival
Region - Gangneung, Gangwon State Period October 30 - November 2, 2025 This aromatic festival invites you to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee while gazing out at the scenic Gangneung coastline. Visitors can take part in hands-on programs such as coffee roasting, brewing, and even making cakes and cookies using coffee. View more >>
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Andong Maskdance Festival
Region - Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do Period - September 26 – October 5, 2025 This festival celebrates Talchum, Korean mask dance, which is listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Enjoy the captivating charm of Talchum through live performances, street parades, and original stage plays inspired by this traditional art form. View more >>
Cheongsong Apple Festival
Region - Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do Period - October 29 – November 2, 2025 This lively festival celebrates Cheongsong apples, famous for their sweet and delicious taste. Visitors can enjoy a variety of apple-based foods and fun-filled events like trivia quizzes, ssireum (traditional Korean wrestling), and singing contests. View more >>
Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival
Region - Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Period - October 18-26, 2025 This festival takes place in Yeongju, a major producer of ginseng—a popular health-boosting food loved by both Koreans and international visitors. Guests can enjoy ginseng-based dishes and take part in various traditional games and festive programs. View more >>
Busan
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)
Region - Busan Period - September 17-26, 2025 Celebrating its 30th edition in 2025, this global gathering of film professionals and fans is the largest film festival in Asia. Every autumn, it draws numerous international cinephiles to the city of Busan. View more >>
Dongnaeeupseong History Festival
Region - Dongnae-gu, Busan Period - October 24-26, 2025 “Encounter Dongnae in 1592 Joseon” — this history-themed experiential festival takes place in Dongnae, a district rich in historical heritage. Visitors can enjoy a range of immersive programs including musicals reenacting historical events, tug-of-war games, and various traditional folk activities. View more >>
Gyeongsangnam-do
Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival
Region - Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do Period - October 2-12, 2025 This is Sancheong’s signature festival, held in a region renowned for traditional Korean medicine. If you're interested in wellness, anti-aging, medicinal herbs, or traditional Korean medicine, this is a must-visit event. * Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival for 2025 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. View more >>
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival
Region - Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do Period - October 4-19, 2025 This festival lights up the autumn nights of Jinju with floating lanterns on the river and spectacular fireworks over the water. Don’t miss the magical sight of tens of thousands of lanterns lighting up the city in a warm, golden glow. View more >>
Theme 1 – Festivals of Traditional Korean Culture
- Experience the richness of Korean tradition through special festivals that bring the past to life. From programs held at the five major royal palaces in Seoul to celebrations inspired by UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage elements like Talchum (mask dance) and Namsadang Nori (folk performance), these events offer an immersive glimpse into Korea’s cultural roots.
- ▶ K-Royal Culture Festival (Seoul) >>
- ▶ Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival (Anseong, Gyeonggi-do) >>
- ▶ Andong Maskdance Festival (Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do) >>
Theme 2 – Festivals Highlighting Local History
- Exploring local history offers a unique way to experience a place. These festivals combine lively traditional games inherited from the past with a touch of modern sensibility, bringing the past to life in fresh and exciting ways.
- ▶ Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (Busan) >>
- ▶ Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival (Suwon, Gyeonggi-do) >>
- ▶ Seosan Haemi Eupseong Festival (Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do) >>
Theme 3 – Food & Local Specialty Festivals
- No journey or festival is complete without great food. These regional festivals invite you to savor a wide variety of local dishes and enjoy a full-on culinary experience unique to each destination.
- ▶ Gwangju Kimchi Festival (Gwangju) >>
- ▶ Geumsan World K-Insam Festival (Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do) >>
- ▶ Gangneung Coffee Festival (Gangneung, Gangwon State) >>
- ▶ Cheongsong Apple Festival (Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do) >>
- ▶ Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do) >>
- ▶ Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do) >>
- * Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival for 2025 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Theme 4 – Festivals in Nature, Ecology & Scenic Landscapes
- There are festivals that truly embody the spirit of autumn. Set against the backdrop of the Hangang River in Seoul, the Namgang River in Jinju, lush ecological parks, and pristine natural settings, these celebrations offer the joy of experiencing the season in harmony with nature.
- ▶ Hanhwa Seoul International Fireworks Festival (Seoul) >>
- ▶ Siheung Gaetgol Festival (Siheung, Gyeonggi-do) >>
- ▶ Muju Firefly Festival (Muju, Jeonbuk State) >>
- ▶ Gimje Horizon Festival (Gimje, Jeonbuk State) >>
- ▶ Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do) >>
Theme 5 – A Global Gathering of Filmmakers
- Each autumn, the streets of Busan come alive with film professionals and fans from around the world. Dive into the Busan International Film Festival, a cinematic celebration that fills the city’s autumn nights with romance and artistic brilliance.
- ▶ Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) (Busan) >>
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* This content was last updated in Aug 2025, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check for updates before visiting.
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