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Last fact-checked: 2026-08-19
Cherry Blossom Festival at Daereungwon Stone Wall Road pairs falling cherry blossoms with the historic stone wall path around the Daereungwon tomb complex, adding street performances and night light shows to the seasonal scene.
Hyeongsan River Lantern Culture Festival lights up Geumjangdae and the Hyeongsan River with thousands of lotus lanterns to mark Buddha's Birthday. Because this follows the lunar calendar, the date moves every year — check the current year's date rather than assuming a fixed month.
Gyeongju Craft Beer Festival brings domestic and international craft beers together with food trucks and live music on summer nights, typically staged around the Hwabaek International Convention Center (HICO).
Gyeongju International Marathon takes runners past Silla-era heritage sites in autumn foliage, drawing marathon enthusiasts from around the world.
Silla Cultural Festival, running since 1962, is Gyeongju's flagship comprehensive arts and culture festival, featuring large-scale Silla-themed performances and a citizens' procession.
Gyeongju Traditional Liquor and Rice Cake Festival lets visitors taste and experience the region's traditional alcohol and rice cake culture, drawing on a long local food heritage.
Gyeongju Gugak (Korean Traditional Music) Journey is held regularly at Bomun Tourist Complex and major heritage sites, featuring pansori and samulnori performances by recognized masters.
Gyeongju Pottery Festival showcases traditional and contemporary ceramics made by local potters, with pottery wheel experience sessions for visitors.
Gyeongju Cultural Heritage Night Tour opens Gyochon Hanok Village and the Daereungwon area for nighttime heritage exploration, performances, and Silla-history-themed experiences.
Gyeongju Sunrise Festival runs from December 31 into January 1 around the Munmu Daewangneung (Underwater Royal Tomb of King Munmu) area on the east coast, welcoming the new year with a fixed, dependable date every year.
Since checking festival dates and heritage site hours is easier with a live connection, setting up an Airalo eSIM for South Korea before you land keeps you covered without hunting for a local SIM.