Anseong, Gyeonggi-do · Traditional performance festival

Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival

October 2–5, 2026

Dates
October 2–5, 2026
Hours
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Admission
Free
Heritage
Namsadang Nori is UNESCO-listed
Venue
Anseong Matchum Land and the Anseongcheon Stream area
Address
198 Namsadang-ro, Bogae-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Namsadang performers at the Baudeogi Festival in Anseong
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketAnseong · Every five daysAnseong Jungang MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details Performance hallInside Anseong Matchum LandAnseong Namsadang Performance HallSee where the city’s resident troupe presents acrobatics, music, dance, and tightrope walking outside the festival period.View details Farm parkFor a family detourAnseong FarmlandAdd animal encounters and broad walking grounds if you are spending a full day in Anseong.View details
STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Anseong and the Anseong Matchum Land area

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan around the major performances

See Namsadang Nori

Check the day’s performance schedule first. Tightrope walking and troupe performances are the festival’s core events.

Explore the old market

The festival recreates the atmosphere of Anseong’s historic marketplace through food, craft, and performance zones.

Stay after sunset

Evening shows and light programs run after dark. Bring a layer and allow time to reach the exit after the final performance.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Baudeogi and the art of Namsadang

At a glance

Anseong’s signature festival celebrates Namsadang Nori with tightrope walking, acrobatics, music, dance, folk performance, and hands-on cultural programs.

Who was Baudeogi

Baudeogi led an Anseong Namsadang troupe during the Joseon period. The festival carries her name and centers the city’s performance tradition.

Before you go

Admission is free. Programs run across Anseong Matchum Land and the Anseongcheon Stream area, so check the venue for each performance.