Chungbuk Festivals in October 2026
14 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Oct 26, 2026
Starting next in Chungbuk: Young Mic Chungcheong Region Special Performance (Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026). 11 of the 13 festivals listed here are free to enter.
October is nearly over.3 festivals in Chungbuk in November
| Weather | Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel. |
|---|---|
| Public holidays | National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October). |
Already running as October begins
Starting Oct 1–7
Starting Oct 8–14
Starting Oct 15–21
EndedChungbuk Garden Expo in Yeongdong
EndedYeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival
EndedBoeun Jujube Festival
EndedKorea Forest Expo 2025
EndedKing Sejong & Chojeong Mineral Water Festival
EndedHo-Camp Returns
Starting Oct 29–31
Running all season
Long-running programmes on throughout October: guard ceremonies, night tours and weekly performances.
Exhibitions and stage shows
- Aug 4, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Shining Children: The Picture Books of Suzy Lee
- Oct 5, 2026 – Nov 13, 20262026 프로젝트스페이스 우민 류승주 《낯선 초상》
- Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026《떠나는 사람들 The Ones Who Walk Away》
- Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026《두 개의 집 Two Houses》
- Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026[청주 갤러리 원] A관 에코 개인전 "야곡"
- Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026[청주 갤러리 원] B관 이원 개인전 "파도가 지나간 자리"
- Oct 29, 2026[음성] 국립국악원, 한국의 흥과 신명
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Chungbuk in October 2026?
13 festivals in Chungbuk have confirmed dates in October 2026, plus 1 long-running programmes, including Young Mic Chungcheong Region Special Performance (Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026), Jeungpyeong Insamgol Festival (Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026) and Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival (Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Chungbuk free to attend?
Most are. 11 of the 13 festivals listed for October are free to enter; some charge for individual programmes or hands-on activities. Each festival page gives the fee.
What is the weather like in Korea in October?
Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel.
Are there public holidays in Korea in October?
National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October).
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