Gangnam Festival
Korean name: 강남페스티벌
Oct 3 (Sat) ~ Oct 5 (Mon)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Oct 3 (Sat) ~ Oct 5 (Mon)
- Hours
- 11:00-22:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Areas of Dosandaero Avenue, Gaepo-dong Maru Park, and Bongeunsa Temple
- Organizer
- Gangnam-gu
- Contact
- +82-2-3423-5543
- Official site
- http://www.visitgangnam.net
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
Gangnam Festival, the largest urban festival unfolding across the entire city center, begins with a spectacular street parade to mark the opening. The festival transforms the entirety of Gangnam into one massive festival space featuring K-POP concerts, family concerts for the whole family to enjoy, a Fashion & Beauty Festa combining K-fashion and performance, and a Beer & Food Festa offering diverse culinary experiences. As a global K-Culture festival combining the city's energy with Hallyu content, the Gangnam Festival is a representative cultural tourism event that promotes the charms of Gangnam to the world.
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.