Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival (영동난계국악축제)

The Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival is an annual performing arts festival dedicated to gugak, Korea’s traditional music and one of Yeongdong-gun’s most treasured cultural assets. The festival also honors the musical legacy of Nangye Park Yeon, one of Korea’s most renowned traditional musicians, while contributing to the preservation and promotion of traditional performing arts. Building on the achievements of the 2025 Yeongdong World Traditional Music & Arts Expo, the 57th festival seeks to introduce gugak, a treasured element of Korea's cultural heritage, to a wider global audience and contribute to a new wave of global interest in Korean culture. As Korea’s only festival dedicated to traditional Korean music, it offers a wide range of performances and hands-on programs that reinterpret traditional performing arts for contemporary audiences. Through programs that reflect the unique character of Yeongdong, the festival also helps transform local cultural resources into a tourism assets. At the same time, it encourages community participation, enhances cultural engagement among residents, and serves as a vibrant celebration of local unity.

Event Program

Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Traditional Gugak Performances, Fusion Gugak Performances, World Folk Dance Performances, Children’s Performances  

Start date

2026-10-15  

End Date

2026-10-18  

Performance Time

10:00 ~20:00  

Venue

Yeongdong Rainbow Healing Plaza  

Fee

Free (fees vary by programs)  

Organizer

Yeongdong-gun  

Host Company

Yeongdong Festival Tourism Foundation, Nangye Commemorative Conference  

Host's Contact Information

+82-43-745-8917  

Introduction

Yeongdong Nangye Korean Traditional Music Festival is held annually to offer various exhibitions and experience programs centered on traditional Korean music. Also, Yeongdong Wine Festival is held at the same time.

Programs

How to Particpate