KCON, festivals, exhibitions and fan events around the world — confirmed dates with official sources.
Event Cinemas George St, Sydney, Australia · → Aug 25, 2026
The 17th Korean Film Festival in Australia runs August 20-25, 2026 in Sydney with 10 films including nine Australian premieres, followed by a free national touring program.
sourceAndong, South Korea · → Oct 4, 2026
The 30th anniversary Andong International Mask Dance Festival runs September 24 - October 4, 2026, featuring Korea's UNESCO-listed mask dances and international performance troupes.
sourceNamgang River, Jinju, South Korea · → Oct 18, 2026
The Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival is expected to run October 3-18, 2026 with floating lantern displays along the Namgang River; official dates have not yet been finalized by Jinju City.
sourceBusan Cinema Center, Busan, South Korea · → Oct 15, 2026
The 31st Busan International Film Festival, Asia's leading film festival, takes place October 6-15, 2026 in Busan.
sourceKBS Hall, Seoul, South Korea
The 21st Seoul International Drama Awards ceremony, honoring dramas from around the world, is held at KBS Hall in Seoul on October 8, 2026.
sourceSangmu Citizens Park, Gwangju, South Korea · → Oct 25, 2026
The Gwangju World Kimchi Festival runs October 23-25, 2026 at Sangmu Citizens Park with kimchi-making experiences, a thousand-person table, chef shows and free admission.
sourcePublicis Cinemas, Champs-Elysees, Paris, France · → Nov 3, 2026
The 21st Festival du Film Coreen a Paris screens contemporary Korean cinema October 27 - November 3, 2026 at Publicis Cinemas on the Champs-Elysees, with special sessions at Musee Guimet.
sourceLondon, United Kingdom · → Nov 26, 2026
The London Korean Film Festival, Europe's largest Korean film festival, runs November 5-26, 2026 with features, documentaries and shorts across London venues.
sourceCheonggyecheon Stream & Gwanghwamun, Seoul, South Korea · → Jan 3, 2027
The Seoul Lantern Festival is expected to run December 11, 2026 - January 3, 2027 around Cheonggyecheon as part of Seoul's winter festival; official dates await announcement by the Seoul Tourism Organization.
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