All Events
Holiday
May 1, 2026
Labor Day
Labor Day (May 1) is a public holiday in South Korea marking International Workers' Day. Most government offices, banks, and many businesses are closed, though convenience stores, restaurants, and tourist attractions remain open. Subway and bus services run on a reduced holiday schedule. It is not one of the major celebrated holidays — streets are...
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Festival
May 1, 2026
Seoul Spring Festival Super Week 2026
The five-day finale of the Seoul Spring Festival fills Yeouido Hangang Park with daily large-scale outdoor performances. Highlights include Seoul Soundwave on May 1 (jazz masters Eric Ineke & Simon Moullier), Seoul Jazz Festa on May 2, a stage tied to KBS2's 'Immortal Songs' on May 4 (NCT WISH, Jinusean), and a drone show with...
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Festival
May 1, 2026
Boseong Dahyang Tea Festival 2026
The 49th edition of Korea's iconic tea festival in Boseong, Jeollanam-do, rebranded with a matcha focus. Set against the stunning green tea fields, the festival features tea-leaf picking experiences, the Boseong Matcha Brand Pavilion, a Grand Tea Party, outdoor cinema, astronomical observation, camping, and a tea-themed concert. A uniquely Korean cultural experience.
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Festival
May 1, 2026
Damyang Bamboo Festival 2026
A beloved spring festival held within the 2.4 km bamboo forest of Juknokwon in Damyang, Jeollanam-do. Activities include bamboo crafting, kite-making, water gun games, bamboo raft rides, traditional music and dance performances, and local cuisine. A peaceful, family-friendly cultural escape that's especially beautiful during the fresh green of late spring.
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Festival
May 1, 2026
Yeosu Jinnam Turtle Ship Festival 2026
An annual festival commemorating Admiral Yi Sun-sin's victories during the Imjin War, featuring the largest naval parade in South Korea. The program includes a re-enactment of turtle ships and warships setting sail at night, victory ceremonies, the Yeosu International Marching Festival, flash mob contests, and street performances throughout the port city.
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Festival
May 1, 2026
Gimhae Gaya Culture Festival 2026
A historical festival commemorating the 2,000-year-old Gaya Kingdom, reimagined as a nighttime festival of light in 2026. The ancient Gaya royal tombs are illuminated through large-scale light art and media technology, transforming the UNESCO heritage site into a nocturnal spectacle that blends Korea's ancient history with contemporary digital art.
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General
May 1, 2026
Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956–1976 — Leeum Museum
An international group exhibition at Leeum Samsung Museum of Art presenting pioneering immersive environments by first-generation female artists from the 1950s through 1970s. Works by artists who created spaces rather than objects — inviting viewers to enter and experience art rather than stand before it. A landmark feminist art history show in Seoul.
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Festival
April 30, 2026
Gaya Cultural Festival
The Gaya Cultural Festival recreates the ancient Gaya confederacy that flourished in the Nakdong River basin before the unification of Korea, running four days in Gimhae (April 30 - May 3). The festival features historical reenactments of Gaya court rituals, ironworking demonstrations (Gaya was famed for iron production), traditional music performances, and exhibitions of Gaya-era...
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Festival
April 29, 2026
Jeonju International Film Festival 2026 (JIFF)
The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) is one of Asia's leading independent and arthouse film events, held across ten days in the historic city of Jeonju (April 29 - May 8). The festival screens hundreds of Korean and international films - many world premieres - at venues throughout Jeonju, including theaters near the famous Hanok...
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KOPIS
Concerts · Seocho-gu
April 29, 2026
11AM Concert with Commentary – Saxophonist Brandon Choi (April Edition)
The 11AM Concert with Commentary series returns in April with saxophonist Brandon Choi, offering an engaging morning performance accompanied by insightful explanations. This special edition blends musical artistry with accessible commentary for a refined daytime concert experience.
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Festival
April 26, 2026
Hampyeong Butterfly Festival 2026
The Hampyeong Butterfly Festival is one of Korea's most beloved spring events, transforming Hampyeong Expo Park in South Jeolla Province into a living butterfly garden for 11 days (April 26 - May 6). Dozens of butterfly species including rare Korean natives inhabit dedicated ecological zones alongside themed flower gardens and insect exhibitions. The festival draws...
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KOPIS
Performance · Ulsan
April 26, 2026
Pinocchio – (Ulsan Jung-gu)
Pinocchio will be staged in Jung-gu, Ulsan on April 26, 2026. Inspired by the beloved classic tale, this theatrical production follows the journey of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. The performance highlights themes of honesty, bravery, and personal growth, offering an engaging cultural experience for families and children.
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