Tongyeong to host month-long cultural arts festival in October

Tongyeong will host a month-long series of cultural and artistic events throughout October, headlined by the ‘2026 Tongyeong Art Week: Voyage of Art’ from October 1 to 5. Held at Gangguan and the Culture Plaza, the Art Week aims to promote the city’s cultural resources and enhance its reputation as an arts tourism destination. The event features a variety of programs including music, crafts, and art travel, with opening performances by the Tongyeong Youth Orchestra and singer Sunwoo Jung-a.

Other major festivities scheduled for the month include the 45th Tongyeong Arts Festival (October 2–5), the 12th Jeon Hyuk-lim Art Festival (October 2–25), and the Tongyeong International Film Festival (October 16–18). Additionally, the ‘National Heritage Night’ will take place from October 3 to 4, focusing on the city's modern history through musicals, exhibitions, and night tours. The month also features the Tongyeong Literary Award ceremony, featuring a lecture by actor Park Joong-hoon, and the 23rd Tongyeong Song Festival on October 4.