Andong Mask Dance Festival (안동국제탈춤페스티벌)

The Andong Maskdance Festival is a global celebration where the memories carried by masks come to life through dance. Visitors can experience Korea’s mask dance traditions, inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, alongside mask dances from around the world. A wide range of performances, parades, the Tallori Daedongnanjang community celebrations, and the World Maskplay Competition create opportunities for people to come together and share in the festival experience. The 2026 Andong Maskdance Festival seeks to connect the stories preserved in masks with contemporary life. As children and seniors, local residents and international visitors gather in the same place to laugh, applaud, and share the rhythm of the festival, the memories carried by masks become a living culture. Shaped by the participation of all who take part, the festival becomes a true “dance for everyone,” celebrating the power of community and the joy of coming together.

Introduction Information

Event Program: Korean & International Mask Dance Performances, Madanggeuk & Original Plays, Mask Play Troupe Performances, World Mask Play Competition, Mask Talent, World Creative Mask Contest, Mask Dance Drawing Contest, Tallori Daedongnanjang, Street Parade, Mask Making, Learn Mask Dance
Start date: 2026-09-24
End Date: 2026-10-04
Performance Time: 10:00 ~ 22:00
Venue: Jungang Line 1942 Andong Station, Mask Dance Park, and Andong Old Downtown
Fee: Free (fees vary by programs)
Host Company: Korea Foundation for Cultures and Ethics
Host's Contact Information: +82-54-840-3400

Introduction: Andong Mask Dance Festival takes place in Andong, home of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Andong Hahoe Village. The festival includes various cultural performances including Korea's mask dance drama, an intangible cultural heritage, and mask dance performances from around the world. In addition to watching performances, visitors can also participate in a variety of hands-on experience programs to learn more about the dances, masks, and related culture.