Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF)
SeptemberGyeonggi
The Bucheon International Comics Festival is a cultural tourism festival for anyone who loves comics and webtoons. It takes place around the Korea Manhwa Museum and the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do. You can enjoy exhibitions, meet artists, watch cosplay and try lots of hands-on activities.
When is it held?
Every year around mid-September. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Sep 18 ~ Sep 20 (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?
- Explore special and curated comics exhibitions
- Join artist talks and autograph sessions
- Watch the Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival and the amateur cosplay contest
- Play at the BICOF Playground and comics experience booths
- Try a Catch Catch caricature and visit the outdoor comics cafe
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Gyeonggi 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 Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF) held?
Every year around mid-September. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Gyeonggi, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Gyeonggi
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.