This guide gives highlights of festivals and concerts in Korea, based on a Korean blog post. It is not a complete list. It covers 12 selected events: most fall between Nov 5 and Nov 15, 2026, and the Chrysanthemum Festival, which opened on Oct 23, ends on Nov 8. The selection includes food and flower festivals, a wine fair, K-pop shows, opera, orchestra concerts and an indie music night in Hongdae. Dates, prices and start times can change, so check each official channel before you go.
Highlights
Korea Chrysanthemum Festival (대한민국 국향대전)
This flower festival uses the theme “Myth Chrysanthemum Garden” and features chrysanthemum sculptures, a bonsai exhibition and cultural activities. It ends on Nov 8. Morning opening times differ between published guides, so confirm them with the Hampyeong festival foundation before you go.
- Dates: Oct 23 – Nov 8, 2026
- Price: 7,000 won for adults at the gate
- Address: Hampyeong Expo Park area, Jeonnam (전남 함평엑스포공원 일대)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
La Boheme by Seoul Metropolitan Opera (서울시오페라단 라보엠)
Puccini’s best-known opera tells of love and loss among artists. The cast changes by performance, so check the casting before you book. Singers listed include Hwang Sumi and Park Hyesang.
- Dates: Nov 5 – 8, 2026
- Hours: Thursday and Friday at 19:30; Saturday and Sunday at 17:00
- Address: Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong Grand Theater (세종문화회관 세종대극장)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Gumi Ramyun Festival (구미라면축제)
Streets around Gumi Station become a food festival. In the ramen restaurant area, 25 restaurants and 8 ramen trucks serve different ramen dishes. Menus include mountain mushroom ramen and blowfish tempura ramen at 12,000 won each, and Korean beef stew ramen at 10,000 won. Half-size dishes are also offered, so you can try several kinds. Nongshim offers a limited-edition noodle made with Gumi flour. Activities include a global ramen challenge and making your own ramen. Stage shows are planned for Nov 6 at 6:30 pm and Nov 7 at 7:00 pm.
- Dates: Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun), 2026
- Hours: ramen restaurant area open Nov 6, 11:00-21:00; Nov 7, 10:00-21:00; Nov 8, 10:00-19:00
- Price: free entry; food, drinks and some activities cost extra
- Address: Gumi Station old downtown area, Gumi, Gyeongbuk (경북 구미시 역전로·문화로·금리단길·새마을중앙시장 일대)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Daejeon International Wine EXPO 2026 (대전국제와인EXPO)
The fair offers wines from many countries, an Asia Wine Trophy tasting zone and a sparkling wine show. Visitors must be 19 or older, and general visitors face an access restriction at the business zone.
- Dates: Nov 6 – 8, 2026
- Hours: Friday 11:00-19:00; weekend until 18:00
- Address: Daejeon Convention Center, Exhibition Hall 2 (대전컨벤션센터 제2전시장)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Korea Grand Music Award, KGMA 2026
An awards show with artists familiar to K-pop fans, including TREASURE, P1Harmony, ATEEZ and RIIZE.
- Dates: Nov 7 – 8, 2026
- Hours: starts at 5:00 pm on both days
- Price: VIP 121,000 won; R 99,000 won; S 77,000 won
- Address: Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul (서울 고척스카이돔)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
ASEAN-Korea Music Festival 2026 ROUND in Korea
A free music festival where Korean and ASEAN musicians meet. The lineup differs by day, and 10CM is among the announced artists.
- Dates: Nov 7 – 8, 2026
- Hours: Nov 7 at 5:00 pm; Nov 8 at 4:00 pm
- Price: free; reserve free tickets on NOL Ticket
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
PARK JINYOUNG 1ST CONCERT TOUR [CODE#] IN SEOUL (박진영)
The first solo tour Seoul concerts by Park Jinyoung of GOT7. The Nov 8 show will also be streamed online.
- Dates: Nov 7 – 8, 2026
- Hours: Nov 7 at 6:00 pm; Nov 8 at 4:00 pm
- Price: VIP 176,000 won; standard 154,000 won
- Address: Jangchung Gymnasium, Seoul (서울 장충체육관)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Philadelphia Orchestra and Marin Alsop with Yunchan Lim (필라델피아 오케스트라)
The program includes Yunchan Lim playing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, Strauss’s Don Juan and Brahms’s Academic Festival Overture. A refund notice was issued because of cast and program changes, so ticket holders should check it.
- Dates: Nov 7, 2026
- Hours: 5:00 pm
- Address: Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Sir Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (사이먼 래틀)
The world-famous conductor leads the orchestra for two nights. The program and prices differ between Nov 12 and Nov 13, and the Nov 13 show has no intermission.
- Dates: Nov 12 – 13, 2026
- Hours: 7:30 pm on both days
- Address: Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Live Club Day EXTENDED 2026 (라이브클럽데이)
An indie music night held at several live venues around Hongdae, including Club Evans, Club FF and Sangsang Madang. Each venue has its own lineup, so check where your favorite band plays first. Free booking and age conditions should be confirmed in the final official notice.
- Dates: Nov 13, 2026
- Hours: from 8:00 pm
- Address: live clubs around Hongdae, Seoul (서울 홍대 일대 라이브클럽)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Melon Music Awards 2026 (멜론뮤직어워드)
A two-day music awards show. Artists include aespa, ATEEZ, NCT DREAM, IVE and PLAVE, with a different lineup each day.
- Dates: Nov 14 – 15, 2026
- Hours: starts at 6:00 pm on both days
- Address: Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul (서울 고척스카이돔)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Zion.T 2026 LIVE (자이언티)
A solo concert by Zion.T, running about 120 minutes. The official booking site lists it as suitable for ages 14 and over.
- Dates: Nov 14 – 15, 2026
- Hours: starts at 6:00 pm on both days
- Price: R seat 165,000 won; S seat 154,000 won
- Address: GS Art Center, Seoul (서울 GS아트센터)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Tips for visitors
- Gumi Ramyun Festival: check road closures and shuttle bus information before you go. Menus and prices may differ on site.
- Melon Music Awards and the Simon Rattle concerts: bring your booking record and photo ID for ticket pickup.
- Younger audience members may need proof of date of birth at concerts.
FAQ
When do the Philadelphia Orchestra tickets get collected?
Tickets are collected at the venue on the day of the show. Ticket holders should also read the official refund notice about the cast and program changes.
Is the Zion.T concert open to children?
The official booking site lists it as suitable for ages 14 and over.
What are the Chrysanthemum Festival opening hours?
Morning opening times differ between published guides, so confirm them with the Hampyeong festival foundation before you go.
Can anyone enter every area of the Daejeon Wine EXPO?
No. Visitors must be 19 or older, and general visitors face an access restriction at the business zone. Check the official channel for the entry conditions.
Source
Information from PLATZLAB eX blog (Korean), Nov 5, 2026.
