This guide provides highlights of selected festivals, musicals, and concerts for foreign visitors in Korea, based on information available as of October 9, 2026. It covers events starting this week, those concluding soon, and new performances opening in the coming days. This week, five events begin on October 9 or 10, and two major events, a musical and a night festival, will conclude on October 18. Additionally, four new performances and festivals will open from October 16 to 21.
Universal Ballet <The Sleeping Beauty> (유니버설발레단 <잠자는 숲속의 미녀>)
Universal Ballet presents a classic ballet performance in Daegu for two days. This is an opportunity for ballet enthusiasts to experience a traditional production.
- Dates: October 9 (Friday) – October 10 (Saturday)
- Hours: Friday 7:30 PM, Saturday 3:00 PM (125 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission)
- Price: R seats 100,000 KRW to H seats 30,000 KRW (seat grades vary)
- Address: Daegu Culture and Arts Center Palgong Hall
- Good for: Ballet lovers, performance attendees
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
2026 GHOST Festival (2026 GHOST 페스티벌)
An outdoor music festival held over three days at Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri in Paju. This event is suitable for music fans looking for a festival experience.
- Dates: October 9 (Friday) – October 11 (Sunday)
- Price: 1-day pass 120,000 KRW, 2-day pass 180,000 KRW, 3-day pass 240,000 KRW
- Address: Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri, Paju, Gyeonggi-do
- Good for: Music fans, outdoor concertgoers
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Seosan Haemie Eupseong Festival (서산해미읍성축제)
Experience historical and cultural content at Haemie Eupseong Fortress, which boasts 600 years of history. The festival features parades, performances, traditional experiences, and night scenery programs based on the historical background of 1421. General admission is free, but the ‘600 Years Table’ program requires a separate fee.
- Dates: October 9 (Friday) – October 11 (Sunday)
- Price: General admission is free; ‘600 Years Table’ program is paid separately
- Address: Seosan Haemie Eupseong area, Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do
- Good for: Families, history and culture travelers
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Sejong Hangeul Festival (세종한글축제)
A cultural festival centered around Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, held in Sejong City to commemorate Hangeul Day. The event takes place at Sejong Lake Park and Sejong Central Park and offers free admission.
- Dates: October 9 (Friday) – October 11 (Sunday)
- Price: Free
- Address: Sejong Lake Park & Sejong Central Park, Sejong-si
- Good for: Families, cultural experience visitors
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Boramiyu Solo Concert <Running Through the Dazzling Season> (보라미유 단독콘서트 <눈부신 계절을 달려>)
Singer Boramiyu presents a solo concert in Mapo, Seoul, over two days. The performance runs for 120 minutes.
- Dates: October 10 (Saturday) – October 11 (Sunday)
- Hours: Saturday 6:00 PM, Sunday 5:00 PM (120 minutes)
- Price: All seats 77,000 KRW
- Address: Vel.R, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Good for: Boramiyu music fans
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Musical <Dracula> (뮤지컬 <드라큘라>)
The Seoul run of the musical <Dracula> concludes on October 18. This large-scale musical is suitable for musical enthusiasts and is for ages 14 and above. The performance includes a 20-minute intermission.
- Dates: July 10 (Friday) – October 18 (Sunday)
- Hours: 165 minutes (including a 20-minute intermission)
- Price: OP/VIP seats 180,000 KRW to A seats 80,000 KRW (seat grades vary)
- Address: LG SIGNATURE Hall, LG Arts Center Seoul
- Good for: Musical enthusiasts
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주남강유등축제)
The Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival is a night light festival utilizing the Namgang River and surrounding historical areas. Lanterns are lit from 6:00 PM to midnight, and pontoons and booths operate from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM. A drone light show and fireworks are scheduled for October 17.
- Dates: October 3 (Saturday) – October 18 (Sunday)
- Hours: Lanterns 6:00 PM – midnight, pontoons & booths 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Address: Jinju Namgang River & Jinjuseong Fortress area, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Good for: Families, couples, night travelers
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Hwang Min Hyun Fan Meeting <DOWONKYUNG> (황민현 팬미팅 <도원경>)
Hwang Min Hyun holds a three-day fan meeting in Seoul with the theme ‘DOWONKYUNG’. Tickets are for designated seating.
- Dates: October 16 (Friday) – October 18 (Sunday)
- Hours: October 16 8:00 PM, October 17 6:00 PM, October 18 5:00 PM
- Price: Designated seats 110,000 KRW
- Address: Woori Bank Hall, COEX Artium, Seoul
- Good for: Hwang Min Hyun fans
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
ILLIT LIVE <PRESS START♥> ENCORE in KOREA (ILLIT LIVE <PRESS START♥> ENCORE in KOREA)
ILLIT’s encore concert in Korea takes place over two days at Inspire Arena in Incheon. General admission tickets are available, with separate packages for soundcheck and M&G.
- Dates: October 17 (Saturday) – October 18 (Sunday)
- Hours: Saturday 6:00 PM, Sunday 5:00 PM
- Price: General admission 165,000 KRW (Soundcheck and M&G packages are priced separately)
- Address: Inspire Arena, Incheon
- Good for: ILLIT fans, K-pop concertgoers
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Seoul Arts Center Towol Traditional Play <The Glass Menagerie> (예술의전당 토월정통연극 <유리동물원>)
Tennessee Williams’ play <The Glass Menagerie> is staged as part of the Seoul Arts Center’s Towol Traditional Play series. The performance runs for 120 minutes.
- Dates: October 17 (Saturday) – November 22 (Sunday)
- Hours: 120 minutes
- Price: R seats 99,000 KRW, S seats 77,000 KRW, A seats 55,000 KRW
- Address: CJ Towol Theater, Seoul Arts Center
- Good for: Play enthusiasts
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제)
The 18th Gangneung Coffee Festival introduces the region’s cafe and roasting culture, as well as the coffee-related lifestyle. Some programs are paid. The official website provides information on coffee-related participation programs and advance reservations.
- Dates: October 21 (Wednesday) – October 25 (Sunday)
- Price: Some programs are paid
- Address: Gangneung Coffee Street & Gangneung City area, Gangwon-do
- Good for: Coffee lovers, travelers
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
LUCY 9TH CONCERT <ISLAND> ENCORE IN SEOUL (LUCY 9TH CONCERT <ISLAND> ENCORE IN SEOUL)
The band LUCY presents an encore performance of their ninth solo concert <ISLAND> in Seoul. The performance runs for 130 minutes, with both standing and designated seats available at the same price.
- Dates: October 23 (Friday) – October 25 (Sunday)
- Hours: October 23 7:00 PM, October 24 6:00 PM, October 25 4:00 PM (130 minutes)
- Price: Standing seats & Designated seats 143,000 KRW
- Address: Hwajeong Gymnasium, Korea University, Seoul
- Good for: LUCY fans, band music fans
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Tips for visitors
- For paid performances, check seat grades, age restrictions, and reservation deadlines before deciding on your visit date.
- For the GHOST Festival, pre-sale tickets on Melon Ticket ended on October 8, 2026. Please check other sales channels for current availability.
- For the musical <Dracula>, if planning a final visit, confirm the performance schedule and cast.
- For the Gangneung Coffee Festival, some programs are paid. Check the official website for participation programs and advance reservation information.
Source
Information from PLATZLAB eX blog (Korean), Oct 9, 2026.
