AGF 2026 General Tickets Go on Sale Nov. 12; One-Day Pass Costs 29,000 Won
General ticket sales for AGF 2026 begin Nov. 12. A one-day pass costs 29,000 won and a three-day pass 65,000 won for the Dec. 4–6 event at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1.
Festivals & Events
‘Jump x Cut’ Play Runs in Seongsu Through Nov. 15, With a 2 p.m. Final Show
The play ‘Jump x Cut,’ part of 2026 Media Literacy Week, runs at U-Ran 2Gyeong in Seoul’s Seongsu neighborhood through Nov. 15. Book through Naver Booking and arrive at least 10 minutes before the show.
AI Content Festival 2026 Opens Nov. 12 at COEX with Free Exhibition
AI Content Festival 2026 runs Nov. 12–14 at COEX in Seoul. The exhibition is free with advance registration; symposium talks and screenings require separate registration.
12 days of free entrance to the city shuttle.
The sixth high-profile festival will take place on November 12-15 in the city of Hangzhou. The entrance is free, and the shuttle between the city of Hangzhou and the festival will run from 9 a.m. every day.
November festivals, events that end today and where to go next week
The Kinshasa Festival and the Kinshasa Festival will close on November 8th. The Kinshasa Festival will last until 10th, the Monthly National Festival and the Kinshasa Festival will last until 15th.
Where to Go Nov. 9–12: Gwangju Biennale, DMZ Exhibition and Goheung Citron Festival
The Gwangju Biennale and a DMZ OPEN exhibition in Paju are still on, while the Goheung Citron Festival opens Nov. 12. Admission ranges from free to 20,000 won for adults, with some programs charging extra.
Korea’s Fall Festivals Wrap Up Nov. 8: Cheongsong Apples and Hampyeong Chrysanthemums
The Cheongsong Apple Festival and Hampyeong Chrysanthemum Festival both end Sunday, Nov. 8. Check event hours, ticket prices and on-site sign-up details before visiting.
G-Star 2026 Tickets Cost 18,000 Won for Adults; No On-Site Sales
G-Star 2026’s public exhibition runs Nov. 19–22 at BEXCO in Busan. Tickets cost 18,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for teens, and must be booked online by midnight before the visit.
Busan Fireworks Festival Opens at 7 p.m. Today; Free Viewing at Igidae and Dongbaekseom
The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival takes place November 7 around Gwangalli Beach, Igidae and Dongbaekseom. The international fireworks show starts at 7 p.m., followed by the Busan multi-fireworks show at 7:25 p.m.; roads and the upper and lower decks of Gwangan Bridge will close in stages.
Gumi Ramen Festival Opens Nov. 6; Free Entry Near Gumi Station
The 2026 Gumi Ramen Festival runs Nov. 6–8 around Gumi Station and the city’s old downtown. Admission is free, but ramen dishes and some activities cost extra.
Gumi Ramen, Goesan Kimchi-Making and Cheongsong Apple Festivals: Weekend Guide for Nov. 7–8
The Gumi Ramen and Cheongsong Apple festivals run through the weekend, while the Goesan Kimchi-Making Festival wraps up on Nov. 8. Kimchi-making sessions in Goesan require advance reservations; a standard 10-kg set costs 76,000 won.
Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival Opens Oct. 31 with Fireworks at 7:30 p.m., Fire-Flower Show on Nov. 4
The 26th Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival runs Oct. 31 to Nov. 8 across three sites in Masan, Changwon, South Korea, with free admission. Visitors can catch an opening-night fireworks show and a rare traditional fire-flower display over the sea on Nov. 4.
Busan Fireworks Festival Set for Nov. 7: Paid Seats Start at 70,000 Won
The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival will light up Gwangalli, Igidae and Dongbaekseom on November 7. Paid seating costs 70,000 won for S seats and 100,000 won for R seats, with booking deadlines and traffic controls varying by ticket vendor.
Hongseong Global BBQ Festival Kicks Off Oct. 29 with K-pop Stars Jang Min-ho, Jeon Yoo-jin
The Hongseong Global BBQ Festival runs Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 around Hongjuseong Fortress in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Admission is free, but food and some activities require separate payment, and visitors should check performance, fireworks and shuttle schedules in advance.
Seoul Food Week Runs Through Oct. 29, Featuring Restaurant Week and Culinary Experiences
Seoul's 2026 Seoul Food Week continues through Oct. 29, with programs held across the city including DDP. The Seoul Food Market portion at DDP already wrapped up on Oct. 24-25, so visitors should check individual program dates before planning a visit.