Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do · Cultural festival

Andong Maskdance Festival

September 24–October 4, 2026

Dates
September 24–October 4, 2026
Hours
10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Admission
Free; some programs cost extra
Venue
Former Andong Station, Mask Dance Park, and downtown Andong
Address
239 Yuksa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Mask dancers performing at the Andong Maskdance Festival
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketAndong · Every five daysAndong Seobu MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details River walkAfter the daytime showsWolyeonggyo BridgeWalk across the wooden bridge after sunset for one of Andong’s best-known night views.View details MuseumFor local contextAndong Municipal Folk MuseumGet a quick introduction to Andong’s folk traditions before heading back to the festival grounds.View details
STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Central Andong and the former Andong Station area

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan around the performances

Start with the schedule

Pick the mask-dance performances you most want to see, then build the street parade and hands-on programs around them.

Use the full festival zone

Events are spread across the former station, Mask Dance Park, and downtown. Leave time to walk between venues.

What to bring

Bring comfortable shoes and a light layer. Evening performances run well after sunset.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

A citywide celebration of mask dance

At a glance

Andong turns its historic center into a stage for Korean and international mask dance. The 2026 festival runs for 11 days across the former station, Mask Dance Park, and downtown.

What to see

The program includes traditional mask plays, international dance troupes, street performances, parades, and mask-making activities. Check the daily schedule before choosing your arrival time.

Before you go

General admission is free, but selected programs and performances may charge a fee. The main festival hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.