Finished26-05-07 ~ 26-05-10

Miryang Arirang Festival

Name: Miryang Arirang Festival (밀양아리랑대축제)
Start: 2026-05-07
End: 2026-05-10
Location: Yeongnamnu Pavilion, Miryanggang Riverside, Namcheongangbyeon-ro, Naeil-dong Shopping District

🌐 밀양아리랑대축제

📍 1-1, Sammun-dong, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Introduction

The Miryang Arirang Festival celebrates and preserves Miryang Arirang, which was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2012. First launched in 1957 as the Miryang Cultural Festival, it has grown into one of Gyeongsangnam-do’s leading regional festivals. Visitors can enjoy the Miryang Arirang Competition, Arirang-themed experiences, and a variety of traditional cultural programs. The highlight of the festival is Miryanggang Odyssey, a fantasy musical brings together thousands of years of Miryang’s history and the spirit of Miryang Arirang. Featuring spectacular performances, beautiful music, and captivating storytelling, the production leaves a lasting impression on audiences and stands as one of the festival's signature attractions.

Telephone

+82-55-359-5787 (Miryang-si)

Homepage

www.arirang.or.kr

🗺 Location

1-1, Sammun-dong, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

✏ Details

Introduction

Listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, “Miryang Arirang” is famous for its repetitive lyrical phrase “Look at me.” The Miryang Arirang Festival is held to remember and develop this traditional piece of music. This historic event began as the Miryang Cultural Festival in 1957. The highlight of the festival is the musical Miryanggang Odyssey, where a magnificent fantasy world of light unfolds against the backdrop of Yeongnamnu Pavilion and the Miryanggang River. Visitors can also check out the historical exhibits of “Miryang Arirang” at the Arirang Exhibition, and enjoy other exhibits, activities, and performances like the Miryang Arirang Song Contest and Arirang Experience.

◎ Miryang Arirang
One of Korea’s three major “Arirang,” “Miryang Arirang,” is played to cheerful and upbeat music, but the lyrics contain the tragic story of Arang, the daughter of the Miryang governor.

Programs

- Miryanggang Odyssey
- Arirang Exhibition
- Miryang Arirang Song Contest

🔎 Information

Start Date

2026-05-07

End Date

2026-05-10

Location

Yeongnamnu Pavilion, Miryanggang Riverside, Namcheongangbyeon-ro, Naeil-dong Shopping District

Admission / Participation Fees

Free

Programs

Miryanggang Odyssey, Arirang Theme Pavilion, Arirang Adventure, Arirang Ground, UNESCO Diaspora, Arirang for National Unity, Miryang Arirang Origin, Miryang Arirang Festa, Miryang Arirang Competition, Historical Street Parade, Miryang Arirang Talk Concert, Arirang GO

Show Time

10:00~22:00

Sponsor

Miryang-si

Sponsor Contact

+82-55-359-5787

Organizer

Miryang Culture & Tourism Foundation