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October 2026 · Festivals & Events in Korea
Explore festivals and events in Korea during October 2026. Compare dates, locations and official sources.
This is a curated selection, not a complete events calendar.
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GwangjuSep 5 — Nov 15Gwangju Biennale
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Gwangju Biennale
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PocheonSep 12 — Nov 1Hantangang Garden Festa
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Hantangang Garden Festa
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UlsanOct 30 — Nov 1Seongnam-dong Coffee Festival
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Seongnam-dong Coffee Festival
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JejuOct 24 — Oct 25Jeju Horse Festival
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Jeju Horse Festival
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SejongOct 30 — Oct 31HeunginaU Festival
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HeunginaU Festival
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DaeguOct 2 — Oct 21Fantasia Daegu Festa
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Fantasia Daegu Festa
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JinjuOct 3 — Oct 18Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival
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Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival
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SeongjuOct 3 — Oct 4Gayasan Golden Fields Grasshopper Festival
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Gayasan Golden Fields Grasshopper Festival
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GwangjuOct 23 — Oct 25Gwangju Kimchi Festival
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Gwangju Kimchi Festival
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BuanOct 2 — Oct 4Gomso Salted Seafood Festival
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Gomso Salted Seafood Festival
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HwaseongOct 3 — Oct 4Jeongjo Filial Piety Festival
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Jeongjo Filial Piety Festival
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IncheonOct 2 — Oct 4Bupyeong Pungmul Festival
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Bupyeong Pungmul Festival
Explore Korean percussion and local festival performances. Check individual programme times before visiting.
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Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)
The Gangneung Coffee Festival traces its roots to the everyday memories created around the coffee vending machines at Anmok Beach and to the café and roasting culture cultivated…
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Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)
The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival is Dongnae-gu’s signature festival combining history education with hands-on experiences.
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Gyeryong Military Culture Festival (계룡軍문화축제)
The Gyeryong Military Culture Festival is a major defense-themed cultural event held in Gyeryong, home to the headquarters of the Republic of Korea Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)
The 2026 Mokpo Port Festival will take place from October 16 to 18 around Mokpo Port and Samhakdo Island.
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Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival (봉화 송이축제)
Launched in 1997, the Bonghwa Pine Mushroom Festival was held throughout Bonghwa County, centering on pine mushroom harvesting experiences, pine mushroom dish tastings, and local…
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Seomjinggang Interntional Experimental Arts Festvial (섬진강국제실험예술제(SIEAF))
The Seomjinggang International Experimental Arts Festival is a traditional art festival that takes place in Gokseong, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City.
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Night of Light Show (나오라쇼)
Night of Light Show is a nighttime attraction at Ganhyeon Tourist Area that mixes media facade, lasers, and a fountain show into one grand performance.
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Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival (대전효문화뿌리축제)
Held at the nation’s only filial duty-themed park, Ppuri Park, the Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival is a traditional cultural event dedicated to finding the roots of the ancestry of…
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Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)
The 2026 Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival celebrates Yeoju's traditional culture and history, harking back to a time when local specialties such as rice and sweet potatoes were shipped…
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Yeongju Punggi Insam Festival (영주 풍기인삼축제)
Ginseng is one of Korea’s best-known health foods, valued for its ability to help restore energy and support the immune system.
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Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제)
Celebrating its 26th edition, the Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival is a Korean medicine and wellness festival inspired by Donguibogam, which is inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of…
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Jangseong Hwangryonggang Autumn Flower Festival (장성 황룡강 가을꽃축제)
The Jangseong Hwangryonggang River Autumn Flower Festival is set against the backdrop of the 3.2-kilometer-long Hwangryonggang River.
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Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival (영동난계국악축제)
The Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival is an annual performing arts festival dedicated to gugak, Korea’s traditional music and one of Yeongdong-gun’s most…
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Moonlight Music Festival (달빛 음악공감)
The Moonlight Music Festival is a cultural and arts performance series designed to let people enjoy music on autumn nights from September through October in familiar, everyday…
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Soraepogu Festival (소래포구 축제)
The Soraepogu Festival is a representative festival that embodies the region's identity, based on the rich ecological resources and historical and cultural value of Sorae Port.
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Geumsan World K-Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)
Held in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do, long known as the home of ginseng with a history spanning more than 1,500 years, the Geumsan World K-Insam Festival invites visitors of all…
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Hongseong Global BBQ Festival (홍성글로벌바비큐페스티벌)
The Hongseong Global BBQ Festival held in Hongseong, a city of aesthetics, is a festival where visitors can enjoy various barbecue cultures from home and abroad in one place.
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Baekje Cultural Festival (백제문화제 )
Baekje Cultural Festival first started in 1955 and aims to bring the history and culture of the Baekje era to life, taking place at UNESCO-recognized sites throughout Gongju and…
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Ssokssokdeul-i Festival (국립극장 쏙쏙들이페스티벌)
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival is a program organized by the National Theater of Korea’s Stage Arts Support Center, designed to make performing arts more accessible in everyday life.
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SeoulOct 3 — Oct 5Gangnam Festival (강남페스티벌)
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Gangnam Festival (강남페스티벌)
Gangnam Festival, the largest urban festival unfolding across the entire city center, begins with a spectacular street parade to mark the opening.
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GapyeongSep 19 — Nov 7Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사)
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Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사)
The Han River Walk is a walking event that takes place at various locations along the Hangang River.
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Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest (허심청브로이 옥토버페스트)
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest takes place in October at the outdoor space of Hotel Nongshim in Busan.
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Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival (안성맞춤 남사당 바우덕이축제)
The Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival is centered on Namsadang Nori, which is inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival (홍성남당항 대하축제)
Namdang Port, located at the west end of Hongseong, is a famous west coast port known for its exceptional seafood.
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Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival (춘천막국수닭갈비축제)
Chuncheon Makguksu & Dakgalbi Festival celebrates dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles), two of the most famous specialties of the city of Chuncheon.
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GHOST Festival (Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Festival) (GHOST(경기 한류 OST) 페스티벌)
The Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Music Festival, or the GHOST Festival, is Korea’s first festival dedicated to original soundtracks.
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Gimje Horizon Festival (김제지평선축제)
The Gimje Horizon Festival is Korea’s only Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival dedicated to traditional farming culture, as designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and…
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Jeongseon Arirang Festival (정선아리랑제)
The Jeongseon Arirang Festival is Jeongseon County’s signature cultural tourism festival created to preserve and carry forward the history, cultural value, and traditions of…
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Andong Maskdance Festival (안동국제탈춤페스티벌)
The Andong Maskdance Festival is a global celebration where the memories carried by masks come to life through dance.
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Busan International Rock Festival (부산국제록페스티벌)
First held in 2000, the Busan International Rock Festival is Korea’s first and longest-running international rock festival.
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Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale (경기도자비엔날레)
The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale features a range of exhibitions and educational events.
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GapyeongOct 9 — Oct 11Jarasum Jazz Festival 2026
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Jarasum Jazz Festival 2026
A jazz festival on Jara Island and around Gapyeong. Check the organiser’s programme and ticket information before visiting.
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ImsilOct 8 — Oct 11Imsil N Cheese Festival
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Imsil N Cheese Festival
*The following festival food details are from the previous year (2025), and the 2026 festival food details are currently being updated.* The Imsil N Cheese Festival is Korea's…
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SeoulOct 16 — Oct 18Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival
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Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival
*The festival food details below are from the previous year (2025); the food details for 2026 are currently being updated.* The 31st Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival is a…
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GunsanOct 2 — Oct 5Gunsan Time Travel Festival
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Gunsan Time Travel Festival
The Gunsan Time Travel Festival is Gunsan's representative festival, set against the backdrop of modern Gunsan—which preserves the history of the people's resistance and arduous…
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BusanOct 16 — Oct 18Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge
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Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge
The Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge is an urban craft beer festival designed to promote Busan's craft beer culture and revitalize the local economy by fostering interaction…
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InjeSep 24 — Oct 11Inje Autumn Flower Festival
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Inje Autumn Flower Festival
The 2026 Inje Autumn Flower Festival commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of poet Park In-hwan, a leading figure of Korean Modernist poetry, adding a special touch by…
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SeongjuOct 3 — Oct 4Seongju Gayasan Golden Fields Grasshopper Festival
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Seongju Gayasan Golden Fields Grasshopper Festival
The "Seongju Gayasan Golden Fields Grasshopper Festival," Seongju County's representative autumn festival, is a resident-led, eco-friendly rural experience festival set against…
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BusanOct 31 — Nov 12026 KISports Festival Busan with FIAC
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2026 KISports Festival Busan with FIAC
The 2026 KIS Sports Festival Busan, presented in collaboration with FIAC, is a multi-sport event hosted and organized by the KIS Sports Festival and sponsored by FIAC and others.
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YeosuOct 31Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival
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Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival
Filled with romance, the Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival unfolds over the beautiful sea and is a special event where stunning night views harmonize with dazzling fireworks.
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SeoulOct 242026 Seoul Music Festival
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2026 Seoul Music Festival
Seoul is home to countless people, diverse tastes, and an equally diverse array of music.
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SeoulOct 8 — Oct 9A child is happiness S9
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A child is happiness S9
"Children Are Happiness," hosted by the Chosun Ilbo, is a social contribution event held with the goal of overcoming the low birth rate and fostering a child-rearing-friendly…
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SejongOct 9 — Oct 11Sejong Hangeul Festival
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Sejong Hangeul Festival
Held since 2013 based on the spirit of King Sejong's outstanding achievement, the creation of Hangeul, the festival was renamed the "Sejong Hangeul Festival" in 2025.
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GokseongSep 22 — Oct 302026 Seomjin River International Experimental Art Festival (SIEAF)
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2026 Seomjin River International Experimental Art Festival (SIEAF)
The 2026 Seomjingang International Experimental Art Festival is an international experimental art festival held in Gokseong, Jeollanam-do, utilizing the region's natural and…
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YeongwolOct 16 — Oct 18Kim Satgat Cultural Festival
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Kim Satgat Cultural Festival
The Kim Sat-gat Cultural Festival is a celebration held in Yeongwol to commemorate the life and literary value of Nanggo Kim Byeong-yeon (Kim Sat-gat), a wandering poet of the…
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SiheungOct 17MY International
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MY International
The Siheung City Youth Club Festival is a youth-participatory event designed to revitalize self-directed club activities among youth and expand communication and exchange between…
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YeoncheonOct 23 — Oct 25Yeoncheon Yulmu Festival
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Yeoncheon Yulmu Festival
The Yeoncheon Yulmu Festival is a local festival centered on Yulmu, Yeoncheon-gun's representative agricultural specialty, and various other clean local foods.
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SeoulSep 9 — Oct 18Seokjojeon Hall at night in Deoksugung Palace
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Seokjojeon Hall at night in Deoksugung Palace
[Deoksugung Stone Hall at Night] is a nighttime viewing program at Deoksugung Palace consisting of a 'Night Tour of Stone Hall' with a professional guide, a 'Terrace Cafe…
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SeoulSep 2 — Oct 24Gyeongbokgung Palace Starlight Night Tour
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Starlight Night Tour
The Gyeongbokgung Starlight Night Tour is a nighttime exploration program that takes visitors through the northern district of Gyeongbokgung Palace to experience royal cuisine and…
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DaeguSep 11 — Oct 112026 Dalseong Daegu Contemporary Art Festival Movement: Flow-Ringer-Flux
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2026 Dalseong Daegu Contemporary Art Festival Movement: Flow-Ringer-Flux
The Dalseong Daegu Contemporary Art Festival is a contemporary art festival held in the Gangjeongbo area, inheriting the spirit of the 'Daegu Contemporary Art Festival' from the…
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IncheonJan 5 — Dec 31The Royal Walk
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The Royal Walk
"Royal Stroll," a traditional cultural event held at Incheon International Airport before departure, recreates court life during the Joseon Dynasty.
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SeoulJan 1 — Dec 31Traditional cultural events such as the Namsan Beacon Ceremony
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Traditional cultural events such as the Namsan Beacon Ceremony
Traditional cultural events, such as the Namsan Beacon Ceremony, are projects hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government that recreate communication methods from the Joseon…
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GyeongjuJun 12 — Oct 11Reliquary of the Wooden Pagoda of Hwangnyongsa Temple
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Reliquary of the Wooden Pagoda of Hwangnyongsa Temple
The Gyeongju National Museum is holding a special exhibition titled "Reliquary of the Hwangnyongsa Wooden Pagoda" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the excavation of the…
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SuwonOct 62026 Korea Piano Festival - Julius Assal Piano Recital
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2026 Korea Piano Festival - Julius Assal Piano Recital
Julius Assal Piano Recital: A Pianist Crossing the Boundaries Between Classical and Improvisation
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SuwonOct 102026 Korea Piano Festival - Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos II (Nos. 3 & 5)
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2026 Korea Piano Festival - Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos II (Nos. 3 & 5)
The grand finale stage marking the grand finale of the performance of the complete Beethoven Piano Concertos.
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SejongOct 14Art House 17 Korea Tour
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Art House 17 Korea Tour
"Outlaws of Early Music"—a leading European early music ensemble based in Graz, Austria.
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SeongnamOct 17 — Oct 18National Theater Company's "Typhoon"