Gyeongbuk Festivals in October 2026
25 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Oct 26, 2026
Starting next in Gyeongbuk: 13th 21st Century Human Values Forum (Oct 29, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026). 23 of the 25 festivals listed here are free to enter.
October is nearly over.7 festivals in Gyeongbuk 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). |
Guides2 days in GyeongjuAndong and Hahoe Village
Already running as October begins
Starting Oct 1–7
EndedYeongcheon Korean Medicine Festival
EndedYeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival
EndedMungyeong Gaeun Ajagae Market Festival
EndedAnadream Safety Festival
EndedPohang Sunrise Noodle Festival
EndedMuseom Single-Log Bridge Festival
EndedYeongju Punggi Insam Festival
EndedSeongju Gayasan Golden Fields Grasshopper Festival
Starting Oct 8–14
Starting Oct 15–21
EndedBonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival
EndedChilgok Nakdonggang Peace Festival
EndedCheongdo Seedless Persimmon Festival
EndedYeongdeok Wellness Festa
EndedGyeongsan Jujube Festival & Farm Fair
EndedUNICA Korea International Film Festival 2025
EndedGumi Food Festival
NowMungyeong Apple Festival
Starting Oct 22–28
Starting Oct 29–31
Exhibitions and stage shows
- Sep 15, 2026 – Mar 1, 20272026년 상주박물관 기증유물전 '당신이 건넨 시간, 상주의 역사가 되다'
- Oct 29, 2026제 41회 김천시립국악단 정기연주회 : 광천光川
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Gyeongbuk in October 2026?
25 festivals in Gyeongbuk have confirmed dates in October 2026, including Andong Maskdance Festival (Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026), Yeongcheon Korean Medicine Festival (Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026) and Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival (Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Gyeongbuk free to attend?
Most are. 23 of the 25 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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