Jeonju Reading Festival

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The 9th Jeonju Reading Festival, themed "Jeonju: A City of Readers, A City of Writers" and "Run, Books!", runs September 11–13, 2026 across the Hanbyeok Cultural Center and Wanpanbon Museum area. This flagship event features age-tailored content and emphasizes eco-friendly practices. Programming includes an opening ceremony, guest lectures, and fusion traditional music performances at the cultural center; interactive family competitions such as the "Reading Golden Bell" quiz; children's shows, taekwondo demonstrations, and madang-changgeuk (courtyard opera) in the outdoor amphitheater; author talks, reading discussions, and creative workshops at Hyanggyo Academy. Along Jeonjucheon street, a book market brings together local bookstores and publishers alongside diverse hands-on experience booths and community exhibitions.

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Dates: Sep 11, 2026 → Sep 13, 2026
Venue: Jeonju Hanbyeok Cultural Center and Wanpanbon Museum area, Jeonju, Jeonbuk · 🥘 Jeonju
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:00~18:00
Exact location: Jeonju Hanbyeok Culture Center & Wanpanbon Culture Center Area
Organiser: Jeonju
Phone: 063-230-1858

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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Most regional festivals are free entry
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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.