Cheonan World Dance Festival (천안흥타령춤축제)

Since its debut in 2003, the Cheonan World Dance Festival has grown into one of Korea’s major dance festivals, with a history spanning more than two decades. It has been designated a Cultural Tourism Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism eight times and selected as a Regional Representative Performing Arts Festival for six consecutive years. Since 2020, it has also been recognized as an Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival. The festival has received the highest rating in Chungcheongnam-do’s “One Signature Festival per City/County” evaluation for two consecutive years. The Cheonan World Dance Festival 2026 will take place from October 1 to 5, 2026. Highlights include the National Dance Competition, International Dance Competition, and Street Dance Parade, along with a variety of other dance programs. Held at Cheonan Stadium and Cheonan Samgeori Park, the festival transforms the heart of the city into a vibrant celebration of dance, bringing together performers and audiences from Korea and around the world.

Event Program

National Dance Competition, International Dance Competition, Street Dance Parade  

Start date

2026-10-01  

End Date

2026-10-05  

Performance Time

10:00-22:00  

Venue

Cheonan Stadium and Cheonan Samgeori Park  

Fee

Free  

Host Company

Cheonan Foundation for Arts and Culture  

Host's Contact Information

+82-41-900-7021  

Introduction

The Cheonan World Dance Festival attracts some of the best dancers from around the world to celebrate the traditional dances, songs, and costumes of their countries. Visitors can watch very polished traditional dance performances from all around the world, as well as an electrifying dancing competition.

Programs

- National Dance Competition
- International Dance Competition
- Street Dance Parade
- Improv Dance Battle
- National University Cheerleading Competition
- Dance Lesson Program