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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: 3 starting this month · 3 already running

Starting in November3

  • Jeju Olle Walking Festival (제주올레걷기축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeju · Olle Routes 19–20Nov 5 – 7, 2026

    Jeju Olle Walking Festival

    제주올레걷기축제

    Three days of walking the Jeju Olle trail along the island's northeast coast, about 11 to 13 km a day. Local music, village food stalls and small shows wait along the way. Walk one day or all three.

    Day 1: Jocheon → Dongbok-ri. Day 2: Dongbok-ri → Jeju Batdam Theme Park. Day 3: the reverse route from the Haenyeo Anti-Japanese Movement Memorial Park.

  • Korea Garden Culture Expo in Jeju (대한민국 제주정원문화박람회)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Seogwipo, Jeju · Barammoru Park, Jeju Innovation CityNov 6 – 10, 2026

    Korea Garden Culture Expo in Jeju

    대한민국 제주정원문화박람회

    The first garden culture expo held in Jeju, with the slogan "the breath of the wind between stone walls blooms into a garden". See Korea Garden Show designer gardens and gardens by residents and companies made with Jeju's soil, stone and wind, plus garden concerts, talk shows, hands-on activities and a garden market.

    Free. 09:00–19:00.

  • Jeju Pet Culture Festival & Pet Fair (제주 반려동물 문화산업 한마당)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeju · Halla GymnasiumNov 6 – 8, 2026

    Jeju Pet Culture Festival & Pet Fair

    제주 반려동물 문화산업 한마당

    Jeju's pet culture festival and the Jeju Pet Fair in one place. About 70 pet companies show food, goods and services, alongside pet etiquette classes, agility, a 'zone out with your pet' contest and hands-on programs for everyone.

    10:00–18:00. Free.

Already running, still on in November3

  • Culture Day Youth Mic (Jeolla & Jeju) (문화가 있는 날 청춘마이크 (전라·제주권))
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeolla and Jeju · Gwangju Jungoe Park and other venuesMar 12 – Dec 11, 2026

    Culture Day Youth Mic (Jeolla & Jeju)

    문화가 있는 날 청춘마이크 (전라·제주권)

    Free pop-up performances by young and senior performing groups in everyday places around Jeolla and Jeju, part of the national Culture Day program. This year's theme, Cheongchun Eoram, brings young and older artists together, with solo shows and joint stages.

    Free. Times and places differ for each of the 47 shows; check the official site.

  • 5th Jeju Biennale "Iyahong: The Art of Transformation" (제5회 제주비엔날레)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Jeju · Jeju Museum of Art and other venuesAug 25 – Nov 15, 2026

    5th Jeju Biennale "Iyahong: The Art of Transformation"

    제5회 제주비엔날레

    Jeju's fifth biennale looks at how cultures that reached the volcanic island by sea and from the northern mainland scattered, gathered and changed into Jeju's own way of life. Its keyword, Iyahong, is the refrain of a folk song that came from the mainland and became a Jeju song. Venues include Jeju Museum of Art, the Five Hundred Generals Gallery at Jeju Stone Park and Jeju Art Platform.

    10:00–18:00 in October and November. Jeju Museum of Art: adults 8,000 won, youth 4,000 won, children 2,000 won. The other venues are free (the Stone Park gallery with a biennale ticket).

  • Gwimong Night Horror Park (Jeju Shinhwa World) (귀몽 제주신화월드)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Seogwipo, Jeju · Shinhwa Theme Park, Jeju Shinhwa WorldSep 18 – Nov 1, 2026

    Gwimong Night Horror Park (Jeju Shinhwa World)

    귀몽 제주신화월드

    An outdoor horror experience at night in the Shinhwa World theme park. Walk through dark ghost zones laid out in the real landscape, with sound and visual effects, catch your breath in the safe zones, ride horror versions of the park's rides and join the horror party. The Gwimong market has makeup, food and a pub.

    19:00–22:30 (tickets until 22:00), closed Wednesdays. Last night Sunday, Nov 1. 30,000 won; ages 36 months and up.

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.