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Korea’s autumn festival season is running through mid-October 2026, with BIFF now ‘A-list’, Imsil Cheese and Andong festivals on, and Korean culture festivals spreading to India, the US and beyond.
⚡ Latest developments
- Oct 10 A Korean cultural event was announced for Hyderabad, bringing K-pop performances and Korean food to fans in India.
- Oct 7 The first annual Newport Beach Korean Festival launched, featuring K-pop performances, kimchi and film for visitors in the United States.
📅 Dates to know
| Oct. 11 | Imsil N Cheese Festival final day (Stripes Korea) |
| October 12 | Manhattan week-long modern Korean culture festival begins (Secret NYC) |
| to 18 October | Seongsan Ilchulbong World Heritage Festival ends (report) |
| Oct. 18 | Changwon K-Pop World Festival returns (Stripes Korea) |
| March 2027 | Weverse Con Festival debut in Delhi (CNBC TV18) |
Full schedule: Andong Maskdance Festival 2026: dates, tickets, travel
If you want to go
- If heading to a Korean festival, expect possible paper tickets or slips for queues.
- Check festival dates before travelling — some, like Imsil Cheese, end October 11.
- BIFF’s new ‘A-list’ status may mean bigger crowds in Busan.
- Weverse Con Festival goes to Delhi in March 2027 — first edition outside Korea.
01 What happened
| Where | Events span Korea (Busan, Imsil, Andong, Namhae, Ulsan, Changwon, Gimcheon, Seoul) plus Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Newport Beach, Houston, LA, Manhattan, Singapore, Qatar and more. |
|---|---|
| What | Korea’s autumn festival season is at its peak: film, K-pop, food, jazz, whale and maskdance festivals are running at home, while Korean culture festivals are launching or growing abroad. |
02 Why it is happening
Autumn is Korea’s busiest festival period, and interest is spreading internationally — Delhi is embracing Chuseok and Hyderabad is getting its own Korean cultural event. BIFF’s first-time ‘A-list’ status raises its profile for visiting film fans. Some festivals have also introduced paper-based queue systems, changing how visitors wait in line.
03 How it has unfolded
- Oct 10 NewSingle reportA Korean cultural event was announced for Hyderabad, bringing K-pop performances and Korean food to fans in India. — The Siasat Daily
- Oct 7 NewSingle reportThe first annual Newport Beach Korean Festival launched, featuring K-pop performances, kimchi and film for visitors in the United States. — The Korea Daily
- Oct 7 UpdateSingle reportSome South Korean festivals introduced paper-based queue systems, meaning visitors may need to use paper tickets or slips when waiting in line. — Asia News Network
- Oct 6 UpdateThe Busan film festival kicked off, having attained ‘A-list’ status for the first time, a change that boosts the event’s standing for visiting film fans. — The Korea Herald
- Oct 3 UpdateSingle reportHindustan Times reported that Delhi’s festive season is embracing the Korean harvest festival Chuseok, showing growing international interest in Korea’s autumn celebrations. — Hindustan Times
04 Who is reporting it
- Crowds visit Busan shark — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 11
- Shin Min-a at BIFF — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 10
- S. Korea-Japan defense talks — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 9
- Weverse Con Festival to head to Delhi in March 2027 for first edition outside Korea — CNBC TV18, Oct 9
- What’s on Our Radar at Korea Week 2026 Mumbai — Rolling Stone India, Oct 9
- Northernmost fishing ground in East Sea — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 7
- Hunting for fish — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 7
- Autumn leaves — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 7
- AMD chief in Seoul — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 7
- Busan Int’l Film Festival opens — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 7
- South Korean actress Jo Yeo-jung — Yonhap News Agency, Oct 7
- Film fest lights up Busan — The Korea Herald, Oct 6
59 more reports tracked.
05 Our guides on this
Questions people ask
What festivals are happening in Korea in October 2026?
Running or upcoming: Busan film festival (A-list for the first time), Imsil N Cheese Festival through October 11, Han River Summer Festival October 9-25, Jarasum Jazz, Changwon K-Pop World Festival October 18, Andong Maskdance and Silla Cultural Festival.
Do I need paper tickets at Korean festivals now?
Some South Korean festivals have introduced paper-based queue systems as of early October 2026, so visitors may need paper tickets or slips when waiting in line. Check with the specific festival.
Is the Weverse Con Festival coming to India?
Yes. HYBE is bringing Weverse Con Festival to Delhi in March 2027, the first edition held outside Korea. A Korean cultural event with K-pop and food was also announced for Hyderabad in October 2026.
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