December 2026 · Festivals & Events in Korea
Explore festivals and events in Korea during December 2026. Compare dates, locations and official sources.
This is a curated selection, not a complete events calendar.
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Start with your travel dates. Choose one event that fits your route, then use its venue and opening hours to plan the rest of the day. A multi-day festival may have a different programme each day.
| Event | Dates | Venue | Admission | Opening hours |
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| Palimpsest: Overwriting Event source ↗ | Sep 11, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | 021 Gallery · 2435 Dalgubeol-daero, Suseong-gu, Daegu; 2435 Dalgubeol-daero, Suseong-gu, Daegu | Free admission. | Not confirmed |
| 2026 Outstanding Works Series Event source ↗ | Nov 7, 2026 — Dec 5, 2026 | jeonjuhanbyeokmunhwagwan (전주한벽문화관) hanbyeok (한벽) Auditorium · Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province (전북특별자치도) Jeonju-si (전주시) wansangu (완산구) jeonjucheondongro (전주천동로) 20 jeonjuhanbyeokmunhwagwan (전주한벽문화관) | All seats 30,000 won | Not confirmed |
| Chungbuk, Goesan: The "Space City" - Star Exploration Team. Event source ↗ | Apr 30, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026 | Chungcheongbuk道 Gwahasan Ecological Museum · Chungcheongbukdo Gwahasan-gun Gwahasan-eup Chungmin-ro Geumsung 1-gil 6 | Free admission. | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM ※ Closed every Monday. |
| Quad, Questions about theater: "Flame". Event source ↗ | Nov 14, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026 | Universityro Theater Quad, located at 122 Dongsung-gil, Jungno-gu, Seoul (Dongsung-dong). | All seats: KRW 50,000. See the official website for detailed fees and discounts. | - Weekdays: 19:30; Weekends: 15:00; 11/14 (Saturday) 18:00. ※ No performances on Mondays. |
| Happy Onam: A Festival for Everyone, Dancing Together Event source ↗ | Aug 14, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026 | National Folk Museum of Korea, Paju · 30 Heyri-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, National Folk Museum of Korea, Paju | Free admission. | Not confirmed |
| Noble and Noble Ⅴ Event source ↗ | Sep 4, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026 | Jeonbuk Museum of Art (전북도립미술관) · 111-6 Moaksan-gil, Gui-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk State | Free admission. | Not confirmed |
| 2026 Ulsan Art Museum Emerging Artist Results Exhibition: Park Ji-hye Event source ↗ | Oct 29, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026 | Ulsan Museum of Art · Ulsan Museum of Art, 72 Misulgwan-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan | 1,000 won | Not confirmed |
| Play 〈Reconstruction of a Crime〉 Event source ↗ | Nov 7, 2026 — Dec 6, 2026 | asingeukjang (아신극장) 2gwan (관) (Floor 2) · Daejeon (대전광역시) junggu (중구) daejongro (대종로) 458 daesanbilding (대산빌딩) | Regular price 40,000 won | Not confirmed |
This selection includes events with current translations. It is not a ranking or a complete calendar. Dates and programmes can change.
Before you choose
Does the festival run all day?
Opening hours can vary during the festival. Check the event page for the programme on the day you want to attend.
Does a listing mean tickets are available?
No. Check the organiser’s current booking information before making travel arrangements. If the admission price is missing, do not assume entry is free.
Can I see the weather for my trip?
You can see a forecast on the event page when your visit date is within the forecast range. Check again closer to departure.
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Image unavailableYeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival
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Image unavailableJeongdongjin Sunrise Festival
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Image unavailableLighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
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Image unavailable2026 National Theater Ssokssokdeuri Festival
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- Free admission
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Image unavailable20th Century Masters of Photography Exhibition - Light, Stopping Time
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Image unavailableGwangalli M (Marvelous) drone light show
Confirmed October performance dates: 2026-11-14, 2026-11-21, 2026-11-28. Weather/communications may cause cancellation; other dates are unconfirmed.
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Image unavailable"Youth Mic" event for "Culture Day" in 2026
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Image unavailable2026: The Year of Island Visits
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Image unavailableChungbuk, Goesan: The "Space City" - Star Exploration Team
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- Free admission
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- Free admission
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Image unavailableNamsan beacon ceremony and Bosingak bell-ringing
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- Free admission
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Image unavailableQuad, Questions about theater: "Flame"
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Image unavailableUnjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival
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