Incheon · Books and reading festival
Incheon Reading Festival
September 19–20, 2026
- Dates
- September 19–20, 2026
- Hours
- 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Incheon Art Platform
- Address
- 3 Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate Incheon trip · about 32 km awayGanghwa Pungmul MarketThis market is on Ganghwa Island, not near the venue. Market days end in 2 and 7.View market details History museumAcross the open-port districtIncheon Open Port MuseumGet a quick introduction to the port city’s modern history between festival sessions.View details City parkA short uphill walkJayu ParkWalk through Korea’s first Western-style park for harbor views and open-port landmarks.View details Choose a talk, then leave time for the open-port district
Check the program
Author talks, reading discussions, forums, performances, and workshops run on separate schedules.
Browse the book market
Regional bookstores and publishers bring independent titles and local releases to the outdoor plaza.
Stay in the district
The art platform, open-port museums, Chinatown, and Jayu Park are close enough for one walking route.
Books connect readers across Incheon
At a glance
Incheon Reading Festival brings authors, readers, local bookstores, publishers, libraries, and cultural groups together at Incheon Art Platform.
What to expect
The two-day program includes author conversations, public debates, picture-book performances, busking, exhibits, a book market, reading spaces, and hands-on activities.
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs September 19–20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free; individual sessions may have limited capacity.
