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Korean Festivals in November 2026

Festivals happening around Korea, month by month, with dates, where to go and 5 Korean phrases for each, with audio and a quick quiz.

6 festivals in November: 2 starting this month · 4 already running

Starting in November2

  • Yanggu Punchbowl Siraegi & Apple Festival (청춘양구 펀치볼 시래기사과축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Yanggu, Gangwon-do · Haean-myeon (Punchbowl)Nov 6 – 8, 2026

    Yanggu Punchbowl Siraegi & Apple Festival

    청춘양구 펀치볼 시래기사과축제

    A harvest festival in Yanggu's Punchbowl, the bowl-shaped Haean valley, for its two specialties: apples and siraegi (dried radish greens). Taste local food, try apple and siraegi activities, visit farm-village booths and catch the concerts.

    Free entry.

  • Dandandan Festival (단단단페스티벌)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Gangneung, Gangwon-do · Gangneung Danoje Training CenterNov 26 – 28, 2026

    Dandandan Festival

    단단단페스티벌

    Run by the Gangneung Danoje Committee, Dandandan (端單團) means "our one and only, finest festival". Built on Gangwon's traditional culture, it gives local artists a stage: guest concerts, a traditional performing arts show by Gangneung children and youth groups, joint shows by Gangwon companies and the closing Yeongsanhong Concert.

    Free. 10:30–19:30. Evening concerts at 18:30 on Nov 26 and 27; Yeongsanhong Concert on Nov 28 at 16:30.

Already running, still on in November4

  • Culture Day Youth Mic (Seoul region & Gangwon) (문화가 있는 날 청춘마이크 (수도·강원권))
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do · plazas and parksApr 1 – Nov 29, 2026

    Culture Day Youth Mic (Seoul region & Gangwon)

    문화가 있는 날 청춘마이크 (수도·강원권)

    From April to November, 40 young and senior performing groups bring street shows to the capital region and Gangwon: bands, circus, dance, gugak, vocals, popera and more, at places such as Sinchon Star Plaza, Seoul Forest and Jayu Park in Incheon.

    Free. 15:00–19:30; places change, so check the official Instagram.

  • ARI – The Spirit of Korea (Jeongseon Arirang Musical) (아리아라리)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeongseon, Gangwon-do · Jeongseon Arirang CenterApr 4 – Nov 27, 2026

    ARI – The Spirit of Korea (Jeongseon Arirang Musical)

    아리아라리

    A musical built on Jeongseon Arirang, one of the best-known regional versions of Korea's Arirang folk song, mixing traditional melody with modern music and 3D holograms. A daughter sets out for Hanyang (old Seoul) to find her father, a Jeongseon carpenter who went to help build Gyeongbokgung Palace. It won an award at the Adelaide Fringe in 2023.

    About 75 minutes, all ages. It runs with the Jeongseon Arirang Market, held on dates ending in 2 and 7.

  • Raftman (Ttetkkun): A Jeongseon Arirang Stage Show (뗏꾼)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeongseon, Gangwon-do · Arirang HallApr 4 – Nov 28, 2026

    Raftman (Ttetkkun): A Jeongseon Arirang Stage Show

    뗏꾼

    A stage drama about the raftmen who floated timber from Jeongseon down the river to Seoul. Set in the Japanese colonial era, it follows a veteran raftman and a newcomer who secretly carry gold for the independence army, with Jeongseon Arirang, once the raftmen's work song, woven through the story.

    About 75 minutes, all ages, at Arirang Hall in Jeongseon town.

  • Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Chuncheon, Gangwon-do · Hajungdo Island (Nov 7)Sep 19 – Nov 7, 2026

    Han River Walk

    한강수계 걷기행사

    A free walking series along the Han River and its branches in three sessions: Jarasum Island in Gapyeong (Sep 19), the Hantangang River in Pocheon (Oct 10) and, in November, Hajungdo Island in Chuncheon (Nov 7). An easy walk in nature, with a finisher's medal and extra events on the day.

    Nov 7, 08:30–13:30. Free.

Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사), via TourAPI. Photos are shown as provided, uncropped. Facts are checked against VisitKorea and official festival sites, and the descriptions are our own.