K-Drone Festival

Aligned with Gangneung's 2026 ITS World Summit, this festival highlights drone technology development and government initiatives supporting autonomous flight industry growth. Families discover sector innovations through specialized exhibitions and hands-on experiences. The festival features a spectacular drone light show on October 19, complemented by a drone delivery demonstration on October 22. Visitors explore the "Future Drone Transport" gallery showcasing industry achievements and future visions, and participate in interactive experiences in dedicated drone experience zones. Weekend programming ensures comprehensive engagement with cutting-edge aerial technology.

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Dates: Oct 19, 2026 → Oct 23, 2026
Venue: 102 Surigol-gil, Gangneung, Gangwon-do · ⛰️ Gangwon
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: Exhibition 12:30-18:30 / Drone delivery demonstration 12:00-17:00 / Drone light show 20:00
Age: All ages
Exact location: Gangneung Olympic Park
Organiser: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Phone: 02-6464-1820

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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.