Jeongseon, Gangwon-do · Traditional music festival

Jeongseon Arirang Festival

October 1–4, 2026

Dates
October 1–4, 2026
Hours
10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Admission
Free
Heritage
Arirang is on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Venue
Jeongseon Public Stadium
Address
104 Bongyang-ri, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
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Performers at the Jeongseon Arirang Festival
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketJeongseon · Every five daysImgye Satong Paldal MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 5 and 0 each month.View market details Traditional marketIn central JeongseonJeongseon Arirang MarketVisit on a market day for local produce, mountain vegetables, food stalls, and occasional Arirang performances.View details Cultural villageFor local storiesArari VillageWalk through recreated homes and displays that introduce Jeongseon’s mountain culture and folk traditions.View details
STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Jeongseon-eup and the public stadium area

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Build your day around the main stage

Check the program

The festival mixes ritual, song, dance, parades, and competitions. Choose the performances you want before exploring the activity zones.

Market timing

Jeongseon Arirang Market is busiest on dates ending in 2 and 7 and on Saturdays. Check the calendar before adding it to your route.

Evening weather

Programs run into the evening. Bring a warm layer for the temperature drop after sunset.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Four days of Arirang in Jeongseon

At a glance

Jeongseon’s signature festival brings traditional Arirang together with contemporary performance, parades, exhibitions, and community programs.

Why it matters

Jeongseon Arirang is one of Korea’s best-known regional forms of the folk song. The festival keeps that living tradition onstage and in the streets.

Before you go

Admission is free. Main programs include the Chilhyeon Ritual Ceremony, Arirang Parade, national singing contest, and A-POP dance competition.