Daejeon · Food and neighborhood festival
Daejeon Dong-gu Dongnak Festival
October 9–11, 2026
- Dates
- October 9–11, 2026
- Hours
- 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Donggwangjang-ro in Soje-dong and Daedongcheon Stream
- Address
- 2 Cheolgap 2-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate Daejeon stop · about 13 km awaySintanjin MarketThis five-day market is in Daedeok-gu. Market days end in 3 and 8.View market details Historic neighborhoodBeside the festival streetsSoje-dong Railway Workers’ VillageWalk the surviving railway-era streets and cafes before the evening program.View details City viewAcross Dong-guDaedong Sky ParkAdd the hillside viewpoint as a separate stop before returning to the food and music area.View details
Hotels near the festival
Daejeon Station and central Dong-gu
View staysPick the food street and night program first
Use the site map
World food, the Soje lounge, concerts, games, markets, and the stream picnic area occupy different streets.
Arrive by train or subway
The festival sits behind Daejeon Station, where road controls can make parking less practical.
Check the evening lineup
Concerts, busking, the EDM party, and bakery competition follow date-specific schedules.
Food, music, and play behind Daejeon Station
At a glance
Dongnak Festival connects Soje-dong streets and Daedongcheon Stream with international food, concerts, games, and markets.
What to expect
The 2026 program includes a food street, lounge and pub, busking, an EDM party, cooking shows, a bakery competition, and a streamside picnic.
Before you go
Admission is free. Food, drinks, market purchases, and selected activities cost extra.
