World Heritage Festival

The World Heritage Festival is a cultural heritage event held at UNESCO World Heritage sites across Korea. Visitors can experience the history and cultural value of each site through performances, exhibitions, hands-on programs, seminars, and other activities. In 2026, programs are expected to take place at several World Heritage locations, including the Gaya Tumuli, Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, and the mountain monasteries, historic villages, and seowon academies of Andong.

Venue: Selected World Heritage sites in Korea for 2026, including Andong (Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea; Historic Villages of Korea; Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies), Gimhae, Haman, Goseong, Changnyeong, Hapcheon, Goryeong, Namwon (Gaya Tumuli), and Jeju (Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes). Admission: Free, though some paid programs may be offered depending on the host location. Organizer: Korea Heritage Service.