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Gyeongju festivals and events 2026

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Korea Art: Late Joseon to Today

2026 한수원아트페스티벌 특별전

Dates
30 Jun – 18 Oct 2026
Place
Gyeongju Arts Center, Gallery Hae Map

Korean art from the late Joseon period to the present day.

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EX Pumpkin Night

EX펌킨나잇

Dates
24 Sept – 24 Oct 2026
Place
Gyeongju Expo Park, Hwarang Forest Map

A night walk through a 2 km forest trail lit for autumn, with photo spots along the way.

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Gyeongju Book Fair

제5회 경주 책인축제

Dates
31 Oct 2026
Place
Gyeongju City Library and Hwangseong Park Map

A one-day book fair with a reading quiz, book concert, outdoor reading and a flea market.

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Yoon Jong-shin: Scent of Autumn

윤종신 전국 투어 콘서트 〈가을냄새〉

Dates
7 Nov 2026
Place
Gyeongju Arts Center, Hwarang Hall Map

The Gyeongju stop of Yoon Jong-shin’s 2026 national concert tour.

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KHNP Music Festival: The Theater

한수원 뮤직 페스티벌 : THE THEATER

Dates
13 Nov – 14 Nov 2026
Place
Gyeongju Arts Center, Hwarang Hall Map

Two nights of indie pop and rock with Sunwoojunga, 10CM, Guckkasten and more.

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Musical: Gwanghwamun Love Song

뮤지컬 〈광화문연가〉

Dates
28 Nov – 29 Nov 2026
Place
Gyeongju Arts Center, Hwarang Hall Map

Four performances over two days, built around the songs of composer Lee Young-hoon.

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Already over

Silla Cultural Festival

신라문화제

Dates
9 Oct – 11 Oct 2026
Place
Woljeonggyo Bridge and the old centre Map

Gyeongju's oldest festival, first held in 1962: street performances, a night market, and a re-enactment set against Woljeonggyo.

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