Happening nowFestivalJinju, Gyeongnam
Gaecheon Arts Festival
Korean name: 개천예술제
Oct 9 (Fri) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
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 9 (Fri) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Venue
- Around Jinjuseong Fortress + along the Namgang River in Jinju + Namgang riverside in Chiram-dong
- Organizer
- 경상남도 진주시청+(사)한국예총 진주지회
- Contact
- 055-752-0111
- Official site
- http://www.gaecheonart.com
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
Opening rite + opening ceremony + costume parade + arts competitions + exhibitions + arts and cultural events + musical “Chokseok Sanseong Aria”
Translated from the Korean original by ALIVE FESTA.
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.
More in Gyeongnam
- Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World ExpoSep 22 (Tue) ~ Nov 1 (Sun)
- Uiryeonggigangnichi Flower FestivalSep 24 (Thu) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Jinju Namgang Yudeung FestivalOct 3 (Sat) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Guardians of JinjuOct 3 (Sat) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Tripitaka Koreana Cultural FestivalOct 9 (Fri) ~ Nov 1 (Sun)
- Koriadeurama FestivalOct 9 (Fri) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.