Ara Gaya Culture Festival
아라가야문화제
The Ara Gaya Culture Festival brings the brilliant history and culture of the ancient Ara Gaya kingdom to life through diverse performances, immersive historical experiences, and activities for all ages. Visitors can participate in horseman demonstrations, processions, and traditional games while experiencing Ara Gaya's lifestyle through various exhibitions and craft workshops. The festival features world intangible heritage performances, youth-led artistic programs, and the spectacular finale 'Ara Hongyeon' presented with fireworks, blending ancient heritage with modern creativity.
- Dates
- Sep 18, 2026 → Sep 20, 2026
- Venue
- 153-31 Gobunji-gil, Gaya-eup, Haman-gun, Gyeongsan-gnamdo · ⚓ Gyeongnam
- Price
- Free
- Ticketing
- Official event site
Practical information
- Opening hours
- 09:00~21:00
- Exact location
- Haman Museum, Mali Tumulus Group
- Organiser
- Ara-Gaya Culture Festival Committee
- Phone
- 055-585-9400
🎟️ How to book — Official event site
- 1
Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
- 2
Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
- 3
Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
- 4
Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.
💡 Good to know
When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.
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Source : TourAPI