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At a glance
| Dates | October 21, 2026 – October 25, 2026 (Korea time) |
|---|---|
| City | Gangneung |
| Venue | Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리) |
| Address (Korean) | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 창해로14번길 20-1 (견소동) Show this to a taxi driver or paste it into a map app. Naver Map · Google Maps |
| Admission | Free admission (fees apply for some experience programs and market purchases) |
| Booking | Not required for general admission; advance reservation required for select programs via official website |
| English services | Whether English-language guidance, an English booking page, or English-speaking staff are available on site is not confirmed. |
| Official site | www.coffeefestival.net |
What is the Gangneung Coffee Festival?
The 18th Gangneung Coffee Festival (강릉커피축제) is an annual festival celebrating coffee culture set against the seaside backdrop of Gangneung. The festival is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (문화체육관광부), Gangwon State (강원특별자치도), and Gangneung City (강릉시), and organized by the Gangneung Arts and Culture Foundation (강릉문화재단).
Gangneung Coffee Festival dates and operating hours
The festival runs for five days, from October 21, 2026, to October 25, 2026. Operating hours are from 10:00 to 20:00 daily.
Venue and location
The primary festival venue is located along Gangneung Coffee Street (강릉커피거리), with activities also extending across the wider Gangneung area.
- Address: 강원특별자치도 강릉시 창해로14번길 20-1 (견소동)
- Phone inquiry: 033-647-6802
Specific locations for individual events and programs must be checked separately on official notices.
Admission and booking
General admission to the festival grounds is free. However, participation fees apply for certain hands-on experiences and purchases made at festival markets.
Advance reservation through the official website is required for three specific hands-on programs:
- Coffee and Humanities (커피와 인문학): Lectures exploring coffee and humanities topics.
- Coffee Therapy (커피 테라피): An experiential session focused on coffee and therapy.
- I Am Also a Barista (나도 바리스타): A barista experience program specifically designed for international students.
Application schedules and requirements must be verified via notices on the official website before visiting.
Festival program zones
Activities are divided into primary street programs, connected events, and citywide outreach programs.
Core programs at Gangneung Coffee Street
Events staged directly around Gangneung Coffee Street include:
- 100 People 100 Tastes (100인 100미)
- Starry Night (별이 빛나는 밤에)
- Discerning Coffee RADIO (안목있는 커피 RADIO)
- Coffee Busking (커피 버스킹)
- Coffee Star (커피스타)
- All Kinds of Gangneung Coffee (별의별 강릉커피)
- Coffee Experience Zone (커피체험존)
- Coffeenic (커피크닉)
- Coffee Wave (커피웨이브)
- Coffee Therapy (커피테라피)
- Coffee Festival Market (커피축제 마켓)
- Handicraft Market (수공예 마켓)
- All Kinds of Coffee Bean Shop (별의별 원두상점)
- Coffee and Humanities (커피와 인문학)
- Coffee Master Class (커피 마스터 클래스)
Connected events and citywide programs
Associated events linked to the coffee street include festival exchanges (축제 교류), fireworks (불꽃놀이), a kids playground (키즈놀이터), and a coffee sports day (커피운동회).
Programs spread across local cafes in the city include the Welcome Coffee Shop (웰컴 커피숍), receipt events (영수증 이벤트), stamp rallies (스탬프랠리), and Coffee Festival Our Neighborhood Branch (커피축제 우리동네점). A mobile cafe tour event called Gangneung Coffee Stamp (강릉커피스탬프) and a citizen evaluation panel also operate during the festival.
What to know before you go
- Programs such as a coffee awards competition and an officially recommended viewing route have not been confirmed in the official detailed announcements.
- Program schedules and on-site operations are subject to change. Check the official website for the latest notices before heading to the venue.
Questions visitors ask
Is admission to the Gangneung Coffee Festival free?
Admission to the festival venue is free of charge, though separate fees apply for select experience programs and purchases made at the markets.
When does the Gangneung Coffee Festival open and close each day?
The festival operates daily from 10:00 to 20:00 between October 21 and October 25, 2026.
Which programs require advance booking?
Advance reservation on the official website is required for Coffee and Humanities, Coffee Therapy, and the I Am Also a Barista program for international students.
English names on this page are plain renderings of the Korean names unless the official source uses an English name; the Korean name is shown so you can search for it or show it to someone.
This page is the English edition of the Korean guide and states only what that guide confirmed against the official source. Details can change; check the official site before you go. Last checked: 2026-10-10 (Korea time).