Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do · Comics and animation festival
Bucheon International Comics Festival
September 18–20, 2026
- Dates
- September 18–20, 2026
- Main hours
- 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Friday–Saturday food zone
- Open until 8 p.m.
- Admission
- Paid
- Venue
- Korea Manhwa Museum and Korea Manhwa Contents Agency
- Address
- 1 Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGimpo-si · Every five daysGimpo Five-Day MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details Comics museumInside the festival complexKorea Manhwa MuseumTrace the history of Korean comics and explore exhibitions before joining festival programs.View details Lakeside parkFor a break outdoorsSangdong Lake ParkWalk the lake path and gardens beside the festival district when you need a quieter hour.View details Hotels near the festival
Sang-dong and the Korea Manhwa Museum area
View staysChoose your talks and exhibitions first
Review the program
Creator talks, exhibitions, markets, and screenings overlap. Pick your priorities before arrival.
Allow time for the museum
The museum is part of the experience, not just the venue. Set aside at least an hour for its galleries.
Confirm ticket details
Admission is paid. Check the official website for current prices, reservations, and program access.
Korean comics take over Bucheon for three days
At a glance
Bucheon International Comics Festival brings exhibitions, artist events, talks, markets, and fan programs to Korea’s national comics complex.
Why Bucheon
The city is home to the Korea Manhwa Museum and the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency, making the festival a year-round comics destination as well as a special event.
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs September 18–20. Main festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; selected food-zone operations continue until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Admission is paid.
