Gyeongnam Festivals in October 2026
18 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Oct 26, 2026
Starting next in Gyeongnam: Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival (Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026) and Miryang Spicy Food Festival (Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026). 13 of the 18 festivals listed here are free to enter.
October is nearly over.6 festivals in Gyeongnam in November
| 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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Exhibitions and stage shows
- Jul 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Aluminium Cucumber: Jung Yeondoo
- Jul 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Song Jeong-in: An Echo Made of Thread
- Sep 18, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027The People of Hyeon-dong, Changwon: Gaya, the Sea and the Tombs
- Sep 22, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027My Life, a Museum: 30 Years of the Kim Yong-du Donation
- Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026장건율·정진경 《달과 포도 Moon and Grapes》
- Oct 8, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026《다정한 영토》
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Gyeongnam in October 2026?
18 festivals in Gyeongnam have confirmed dates in October 2026, including Chudo Island Film Festival (Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026), Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival (Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026) and Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Gyeongnam free to attend?
Most are. 13 of the 18 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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