Daegu Festivals in October 2026
7 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Oct 26, 2026
Starting next in Daegu: Suseong International Biennale (Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026). 6 of the 7 festivals listed here are free to enter.
| Weather | Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel. |
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| Public holidays | National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October). |
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Already running as October begins
Starting Oct 1–7
Starting Oct 15–21
Starting Oct 22–28
Usually held in October: dates for 2026 not yet announced
These ran in October 2025. Organisers usually confirm the new dates a few weeks ahead; this page updates every morning when they do.
Exhibitions and stage shows
- May 27, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026The Scholar's Palgongsan: The Nine Bends of Gongsan
- Sep 11, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026Jin Minwook: Palimpsest
- Sep 30, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026Lee Daecheon: The Language of Landscape
- Oct 20, 2026 – Feb 14, 20272026 어미홀 프로젝트 《스테판 티데: 시간의 어긋남》
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026문준호 전 - 남겨진 것들을 위한 풍경
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026문준호 《남겨진 것들을 위한 풍경》
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026취미인간에서 들리는 전시 프로젝트 Vol. 2 박소진 개인전 <잠시 후 우회전입니다>
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Daegu in October 2026?
7 festivals in Daegu have confirmed dates in October 2026, including Dalseong 100 Pianos (Oct 3, 2026), Tteokbokki Festival (Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026) and Dalseong Family Festival YES! Kids Zone (Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Daegu free to attend?
Most are. 6 of the 7 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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