Gangneung Coffee Festival
OctoberGangwon
The Gangneung Coffee Festival takes place along Gangneung Coffee Street and across the city. It grew out of the memories of the coffee vending machines at Anmok Beach and the café and roasting culture built by local coffee artisans. Enjoy a cup of coffee while discovering Gangneung's stories through humanities, art and local content.
When is it held?
Every year around late October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 21 ~ Oct 25 (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?
- Enjoy coffee busking and a coffee radio show
- Join the coffee experience zone and master classes
- Relax with a coffee picnic and coffee therapy
- Browse the festival market, craft market and bean shop
- Follow the stamp rally to coffee shops around the city
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Gangwon 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 Gangneung Coffee Festival held?
Every year around late October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Gangneung Coffee Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Gangwon, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Gangneung Coffee Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Gangwon
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.