Jeonbuk Festivals in October 2026
25 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Oct 26, 2026
October is nearly over.4 festivals in Jeonbuk 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). |
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Starting Oct 1–7
EndedGimje Horizon Festival
EndedJeonju Bibimbap Festival
EndedBuan Gomso Salted Seafood & King Prawn Festival
EndedGunsan Time Travel Festival
EndedWanju Wild & Local Food Festival
EndedJeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour
EndedJeonju International Picture Book Fair
Starting Oct 8–14
EndedJeongeup Gujeolcho Flower Festival
EndedJeonju Hanji Culture Festival
EndedImsil N Cheese Festival
EndedGunsan Jjamppong Festival
EndedHeungbu Festival
EndedJeonju Street Puppet Festival
EndedJinan Highland Forestival
Starting Oct 15–21
EndedSunchang Jangryu Festival
EndedGochang Moyang Fortress Festival
EndedNS Food Festa
Ended19th Jeonbuk Science Festival
EndedBuan Red Sunset Festival
NowBirth of the Jeolla Governor
Starting Oct 22–28
Running all season
Long-running programmes on throughout October: guard ceremonies, night tours and weekly performances.
Exhibitions and stage shows
- Jul 10, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Noble and Noble IV
- Sep 4, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026Noble and Noble V
- Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026Building and Writing: Architecture and Records
- Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026Chae Yong-sin Theme Exhibition II: Animals as Symbols
- Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026Jeongeupsa, the Baekje Song, and the Moon
- Sep 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Return to the Sanctuary: The Arhats of Seogosa Temple, Jeonju
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Jeonbuk in October 2026?
23 festivals in Jeonbuk have confirmed dates in October 2026, plus 2 long-running programmes, including Gunsan Time Travel Festival (Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026), Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival (Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026) and Gimje Horizon Festival (Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Jeonbuk free to attend?
Most are. 20 of the 23 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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