Festival dates in Korea can change. This guide shows how to find official festival schedules using city tourism websites—so you can plan your trip around events without guessing.
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Why “official” matters for festival planning
- Some festivals shift weekends or extend dates due to weather and logistics.
- Official pages publish updates faster than blogs and social posts.
- You’ll get exact locations, program times, and transport tips.
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Fast method: how to find festival pages on any city tourism site
- Open the city’s official tourism portal (use the directory below).
- Find menus like Events, Festival, What’s On, Calendar.
- Filter by month/season if available.
- Confirm three things: date, venue, and transport info.
- Screenshot the official info page (handy when you’re offline).
Search trick: If the menu is confusing, use the site search with: festival, events, calendar, program, schedule.
Official starting points (most tourist-friendly)
- Seoul: Visit Seoul
- Busan: Visit Busan
- Jeju: Visit Jeju
- Incheon: Incheon iTour
- National (multi-city events): VISITKOREA
How to build an itinerary around festivals (realistic approach)
- Pick one “main festival day” and keep nearby attractions for the rest of the day.
- Avoid overbooking: festival areas can get crowded; allow buffer time.
- Plan a rainy-day backup (museums, markets, cafes) in the same district.
Next: If it’s your first Korea trip, these are the best official sites to start with → Best Official Tourism Sites for First-Time Visitors
Last updated: 2026-01-02 (KST)
