Mining Culture Festival 2026

탄광문화축제

This inaugural festival celebrates the opening of the M650 Museum while honoring the mining heritage and miners who drove Korea's industrialization. The festival features a large thematic performance, cooperative programs bringing together seven economically transitioning regions, and interactive experiences where visitors can explore the coal industry's history. Activities include street performances at the M650 Museum, culinary workshops with chef Bak Hyo-nam, informal book talks, artisan markets, and jazz performances, alongside the 30th Coal Culture Festival.

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Dates: Oct 7, 2026 → Oct 10, 2026
Venue: M650 Museum and surrounding area, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province · ⛰️ Gangwon
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 11:00 ~ 20:30
Exact location: Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon County, Gangwon (M650 Museum, Ppuri Center, 650 Street)
Organiser: Kangwon Land Inc.
Phone: 070-5226-1950

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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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.
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Check the event's official site
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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.