What’s on in Korea
and how not to get stuck

5 Sep–15 Nov in Gwangju. Adult ticket price, what's free, KTX from Seoul, getting to the exhibition hall, and opening hours. Checked on the official site 1 Oct 2026.

9–11 Oct on Jarasum Island, Gapyeong. Ticket prices and how to buy on YES24, the Ggotgama shuttle from Seoul, camping, and free stages in town. Checked on the official site, 30 Sep 2026.

4–11 Oct at Suwon Hwaseong. What's free, which night shows need booking, the 4 Oct royal procession, and getting there from Seoul. Checked on the official site, 29 Sep 2026.

Busan International Rock Festival runs 2–4 October 2026 at Samnak Eco Park. Paid, mobile tickets only: 266,000 won for three days, 120,000 for one, via YES24 Global or Klook/KKday. Passport at the wristband desk, one wristband for the whole weekend, camping next door. Checked on the official site, 25 September 2026.

The Andong Mask Dance Festival runs 24 September to 4 October 2026 across the old station grounds in the city centre and Hahoe Village. The gate ticket is 8,000 won and comes with a 2,000 won coupon; the street parade and Hahoe's daily mask dance cost nothing. Seoul is two and a half hours by bus, 24,400 won, but the first three days are the Chuseok holiday. Checked on the city's and the operators' pages, 18 September 2026.

The Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival runs 3 to 18 October 2026, with lanterns lit from 18:00 to midnight along the river below the fortress. Entry was free last year. Seoul is three and a half hours away by KTX at 52,700 won or by express bus at 34,500, and the last train back on opening night leaves at 20:05. Checked on the operators' pages, 17 September 2026.