Goryeong Daegaya Festival (고령대가야축제)

The Goryeong Daegaya Festival is the Goryeong's flagship festival and a long-standing celebration where visitors can explore and experience the unique history and culture of Daegaya. In 2025, Goryeong was officially designated as the ancient capital of Daegaya, further enhancing the significance of its rich historical and cultural heritage. In addition, the discovery of pottery bearing the inscription “Great King” at the moat of the Daegaya Palace Site provided important evidence that Daegaya was a powerful ancient kingdom. Together with the inscription of the Jisandong Ancient Tombs on the UNESCO World Heritage List, these developments underscore the importance of preserving and promoting Daegaya’s history and culture for future generations. Under the theme “Daegaya Begins Again: RE-BORN,” the 2026 Goryeong Daegaya Festival seeks to foster pride in Goryeong’s status as the ancient capital of Daegaya while continuing to grow as a leading festival celebrating history and cultural heritage.

Event Program

Abundance of Daegaya: Goryeong Local Specialty Experiences, 100-Gayageum Concert, Daegaya Starlight Show, Daegaya History Talk Concert, Original Musical The Stolen Bird, Daegaya County Residents’ Parade  

Start date

2026-03-27  

End Date

2026-03-29  

Performance Time

10:00-22:00  

Venue

Daegaya History Theme Park  

Fee

Free (fees vary by programs)  

Organizer

Goryeong-gun Tourism Association  

Host Company

Goryeong-gun Office  

Host's Contact Information

+82-54-955-0808  

Introduction

The Goryeong Daegaya Festival celebrates the history of Daegaya, a nation that inhabited the Korean Peninsula around the 4th Century. The festival features many performances and experiences, allowing visitors to imagine life in the past.

Programs

- Royal Ancestral Ritual in the Jongmyo Shrine and Its Music
- Demonstration of Horseback Martial Arts
- 100 Gayageum Performance
- Night Trekking at Ancient Tombs in Jisan-dong

How to Particpate