Chuncheon, Gangwon-do · Puppet theater festival

38th Chuncheon Puppet Festival

September 10–16, 2026

Dates
September 10–16, 2026
Hours
Vary by performance
Tickets
Prices vary by program
Venue
Chuncheon Puppet Theater
Address
3017 Yeongseo-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
38th Chuncheon Puppet Festival in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Chuncheon Puppet Theater, the animation complex, and central Chuncheon

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Book performances before planning the rest of the day

Check age guidance

Each production set its own age recommendation, runtime, venue, and ticket price.

Match the venue

Festival events and the puppet carnival could use different stages and outdoor spaces.

Arrive before curtain

Allow time for parking, ticket pickup, and seating before each performance.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Puppetry takes over Chuncheon's theater district

At a glance

Chuncheon Puppet Festival brings Korean and international puppet companies, families, artists, and producers together for a week of live theater.

What to expect

Stage productions, street performances, workshops, exhibitions, a puppet carnival, and an arts market show the range of contemporary puppetry.

Before you go

The 38th festival ran September 10–16. Performance times, age limits, and ticket prices varied by program.