Andong International Mask Dance Festival

안동국제탈춤페스티벌

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Carnival & ParadeAndong
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
Duration10 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesFew Korean festivals hinge on a single
Language["ko"]Currency: KRW
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Andong International Mask Dance Festival in Andong

An autumn festival split across two sites: Andong Mask Dance Park in the city center for international troupes, parades and workshops, and Hahoe Folk Village for daily performances of Hahoe byeolsingut talnori, a UNESCO-listed mask dance drama. Now in its fourth decade, it centers on Korean talchum tradition while inviting mask performers from other countries to share the stage.

Andong splits its identity in two each autumn: a modern city-center park hosting international performers, and Hahoe Folk Village, a UNESCO World Heritage site forty-five minutes away, hosting the specific mask dance drama that gives the festival its meaning.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Korean festivals hinge on a single UNESCO-inscribed performance tradition performed in its original architectural setting: Hahoe byeolsingut talnori still takes place inside Hahoe's centuries-old hanok village rather than on a generic festival stage

02

The mystery stays covered

The city-center program's inclusion of mask traditions from other countries, alongside Korean talchum, gives visitors an unusually direct comparison between satirical folk theater forms that rarely share a bill elsewhere

03

The city starts moving

Mask-carving workshops let visitors take home a physical souvenir tied directly to that living tradition rather than a generic craft trinket

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Daily performances of Hahoe byeolsingut talnori

Water and renewal

Living ritual

mask carving workshops

The sacred route

Living ritual

and street percussion parades in the city center

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Andong you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Comfortable, layered clothing for outdoor seating and walking Hahoe's unpaved village paths.

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Andong International Mask Dance Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

["ko"] · KRW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map36.57 N, 128.72 EOpen in Google Maps

Andong, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Nearest airportTAE — Daegu
TransportStay close enough to the part of Andong you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Andong International Mask Dance Festival runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Andong via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Andong, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, layered clothing for outdoor seating and walking Hahoe's unpaved village paths.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for South Korea and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Andong International Mask Dance Festival?

Andong International Mask Dance Festival is listed for Past edition: 26 September–5 October 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Andong International Mask Dance Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Andong, South Korea. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

10 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Andong, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLen.maskdance.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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