Jeju Olle Walking Festival
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The Jeju Olle Walking Festival is a three-day walking festival held every November along the Jeju Olle trails, starting from Jocheon Manse Hill in Jeju City. Walkers enjoy cultural performances, traditional games, village programs and Jeju food as they move from place to place. Sometimes a concert plays to the sound of the waves, and sometimes traditional Jeju music fills a festival field.
When is it held?
Every year around early November. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Nov 5 ~ Nov 7 (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?
- Performances you come across along the trail
- Traditional game experiences
- Clean-up campaign along the seaside Badang trail
- Olle exercises and the Jeju Olle OX quiz
- QR stamp tour and local food made from regional produce
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Jeju 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.
Other festivals in the same month
Frequently asked questions
When is Jeju Olle Walking Festival held?
Every year around early November. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Jeju Olle Walking Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Jeju, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Jeju Olle Walking Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Jeju
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.