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First-visit guide

First time at the mask festival?

Here are the essentials in the order you will need them.

WhenSeptember 24 – October 4, 2026 · 11 days

WhereCentral Line 1942 Andong Station, downtown Andong, and Mask Dance Park

AdmissionFestival entry is free. Performances inside the main Mask Dance Theater require a ticket.

Shuttle and parking links open the official Korean guide.

Watch mask-dance performances

See Korean heritage mask dances and visiting international groups at the main theater and outdoor stages.

Join the street festivities

Enjoy the downtown parade, Daedong Nanjang, and free street performances as you explore the city.

Try hands-on activities

Make a mask and visit activity booths. Some workshops charge a small materials fee.

See the world competition

Check the official timetable and catch teams competing in a festival highlight.

Food halls, stalls and trucks are planned at the festival. Try local dishes like Andong jjimdak and salted mackerel nearby.

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