Andong Maskdance Festival (Andong International Mask Dance Festival)
SeptemberGyeongbuk
This festival takes place at Talchum Park and around the old downtown of Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. You can enjoy Korean mask dance, which is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, alongside mask dances from other countries. Performances, parades and hands-on activities bring children, elders, locals and visitors together to laugh and clap along.
When is it held?
Every year around late September. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Sep 24 ~ Oct 4 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Watch Korean and overseas mask dance troupes perform
- See madanggeuk, creative plays and mask play troupes
- Join the Daedong Nanjang and the street parade
- Try making a mask and learning mask dance moves
- Taste festival food that reflects Andong
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Gyeongbuk area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Autumn days are mild and nights are cool. Bring a light jacket and shoes that are comfortable for long walks.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Andong Maskdance Festival (Andong International Mask Dance Festival) held?
Every year around late September. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Andong Maskdance Festival (Andong International Mask Dance Festival)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Gyeongbuk, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Andong Maskdance Festival (Andong International Mask Dance Festival) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Gyeongbuk
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.