Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival (Cheonan Heungtaryeong Chum Chukje)
OctoberChungnam
This urban dance festival takes place around Cheonan Stadium and Cheonan Samgeori Park in Chungcheongnam-do. You can enjoy many kinds of dance stages, including national dance competitions and a street dance parade. Admission is free, and it runs from 10:00 to 22:00.
When is it held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 1 ~ Oct 5 (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 the national dance competition and international dance contest
- Enjoy the street dance parade through the city
- See the overseas team parade and Random Play Dance
- Join the experience booths and the kids' job experience zone
- Grab a bite at the food zone and food trucks
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Chungnam 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 Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival (Cheonan Heungtaryeong Chum Chukje) held?
Every year around early October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival (Cheonan Heungtaryeong Chum Chukje)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Chungnam, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Cheonan Heungtaryeong Dance Festival (Cheonan Heungtaryeong Chum Chukje) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Chungnam
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.