Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do · Heritage festival

Baekje Cultural Festival

October 3–11, 2026

Dates
October 3–11, 2026
Hours
10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Admission
Free
Edition
72nd festival
Venue
Jeongnimsaji Temple Site, Seoktap-ro, and Gwanbuk-ri
Address
83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
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Night performance at the Baekje Cultural Festival in Buyeo
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketBuyeo · Every five daysHongsan MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details Temple siteStart here in daylightJeongnimsaji Temple SiteSee the five-story stone pagoda and museum before the evening media art begins around the historic site.View details Fortress walkFor Baekje history and river viewsGwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong FortressWalk through the palace-site remains and continue up the wooded fortress paths when time allows.View details
STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Central Buyeo and Jeongnimsaji Temple Site

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Split the historic sites between day and night

Start at Jeongnimsaji

See the pagoda and museum in daylight, then use the official schedule to choose a parade, performance, or evening program.

Allow time to walk

Programs spread across Jeongnimsaji, Seoktap-ro, Gwanbuk-ri, and central Buyeo. Do not schedule major events back to back.

Stay after sunset

Night parades, lighting, and media art are a major part of the festival. Check the finish time for your return trip.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Baekje history across central Buyeo

At a glance

First held in 1955, the Baekje Cultural Festival brings the kingdom’s history into the streets and historic sites of Buyeo. The 2026 festival runs October 3–11.

What to see

The program spans ritual ceremonies, historical processions, performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, night parades, and media art.

Before you go

Admission is free and the published hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Each program has its own venue and start time, so check the daily schedule first.