Gyechon Rest [休] Book & Music Festival

계촌 휴 페스티벌

This festival celebrates the art of rest through books, classical music, and nature in the charming Gyechon village. Classical performances, author readings, creative workshops, and local dining experiences are scattered throughout the village. Greenhouses become intimate concert halls, parks transform into spaces where books and music meet, and outdoor dining tables share regional flavors and stories. Visitors experience true relaxation immersed in art and nature at their own pace.

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Dates: Sep 12, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026
Venue: Gyechon-ri, Bangnim-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon · ⛰️ Gangwon
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Sunday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Exact location: Gyechon Village Area
Organiser: K Arts Creative Co., Ltd. (Subsidiary of Korean National University of Arts)
Phone: 02-966-6561

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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
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
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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.
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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.