Gangneung, Gangwon-do · Puppet theater festival
Myeongju Puppet Festival
July 22–26, 2026
- Dates
- July 22–26, 2026
- 2026 hours
- 10:00–17:00
- 2026 admission
- Free
- Venue
- Myeongju Arts Center
- Address
- 9-1 Gyeonggang-ro 2021beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Check the next edition
Myeongju Puppet Festival ended its 2026 run. Confirm the next dates, hours, prices, and booking requirements on the official page.
Choose your priorities
Use the official Myeongju Puppet Festival schedule to set your arrival time, then leave room for Gangneung Dano Culture Center.
Start with the venue
Use Myeongju Arts Center as the arrival point and check the daily program before setting out.
Myeongju Puppet Festival at a glance
At a glance
Myeongju Puppet Festival was held at Myeongju Arts Center in Gangneung.
What happened in 2026
Eighteen Korean and international companies presented hand-puppet shows, puppet musicals, a relay stage, workshops, and a children’s flea market.
Before you go
Myeongju Puppet Festival ran July 22–26, 2026. Check the official page for the next confirmed schedule.

