Jeonnam Festivals in October 2026
26 festivals with confirmed dates · updated Oct 26, 2026
Starting next in Jeonnam: Wolchulsan Chrysanthemum Festival (Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026), Mokpo Heritage Night Tour (Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026) and Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival (Oct 31, 2026). 17 of the 22 festivals listed here are free to enter.
October is nearly over.10 festivals in Jeonnam 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). |
GuidesTemplestay in Korea: a night in a Buddhist temple
Already running as October begins
Starting Oct 1–7
Starting Oct 8–14
EndedGokseong Simcheong Children's Festival
EndedJangseong Hwangryonggang Autumn Flower Festival
EndedDamyang Heritage Night Walk
EndedWando Autumn Island Festival
EndedHwasun Jeokbyeok Culture Festival
NowYeosu National Heritage Media Art Festival: Jinnamgwan Guesthouse
Starting Oct 15–21
Starting Oct 22–28
Starting Oct 29–31
Running all season
Long-running programmes on throughout October: guard ceremonies, night tours and weekly performances.
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Jeonnam in October 2026?
22 festivals in Jeonnam have confirmed dates in October 2026, plus 4 long-running programmes, including Gwangju Kimchi Festival (Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026), Damyang Heritage Night Walk (Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026) and Wando Autumn Island Festival (Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Jeonnam free to attend?
Most are. 17 of the 22 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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