38th Chuncheon Puppet Festival

제38회 춘천인형극제

Asia's largest puppet festival showcases world-class puppet artists and troupes performing across Chuncheon. Beyond performances at the Puppet Theater and festival venues, the event features puppet-making workshops, exhibitions, and masterclasses for all ages. Highlights include the Puppet Carnival parade (September 12) with thematic performances at City Hall Square, and the Art Market (September 16) at KT&G Imagine Yard, making it a major hub for international cultural exchange.

Dates: Sep 10, 2026 → Sep 16, 2026
Venue: Chuncheon Puppet Theater and venues throughout Chuncheon, 3017 Yeongseoro, Dongnam-gu, Chuncheon, Gangwon · ⛰️ Gangwon
Price: Price: see details

Practical information

Opening hours: Varies by date
Age: Varies by performance
Exact location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
Organiser: Chuncheon International Puppet Festival Foundation
Phone: 033-242-8452

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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
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💡 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.