Daegu · Korean street-food festival
Tteokbokki Festival
October 23–25, 2026
- Dates
- October 23–25, 2026
- Hours
- 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
- Festival entry
- Free
- Food purchases
- Charged separately
- Venue
- Daegu iM Bank Park
- Address
- 191 Goseong-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketBuk-gu · Every five daysSeobyeon Jungang MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details City parkBefore the food crowdsDalseong ParkWalk the historic city park south of the stadium before heading to the festival.View details Performing artsAcross from the parkDaegu Opera HouseCheck the performance calendar if you want to pair the food festival with an evening show.View details
Hotels near the festival
Buk-gu, Dalseong Park, and downtown Daegu
View staysTaste first, then return for favorites
Walk the vendor zone first
Menus and spice levels vary. Make one lap before choosing your first serving.
Use the shuttle
The city plans a shuttle from its Sangyeok office from 1 to 9 p.m. during the festival. Confirm the boarding point.
Budget for food
Entry is free, but tteokbokki and other food purchases cost extra.
Daegu turns tteokbokki into a full festival
At a glance
The three-day festival brings tteokbokki vendors, performances, contests, games, tours, and a global visitor lounge to Daegu iM Bank Park.
What to eat
Vendors present different regional and contemporary versions of the spicy rice-cake dish, along with drinks and other street food.
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs October 23–25 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Entry is free; food costs extra.
