Gyeryong Military Culture Festival

The Gyeryong Military Culture Festival is a major defense-themed cultural event held in Gyeryong, home to the headquarters of the Republic of Korea Army, Navy, and Air Force. First launched in 2007, the festival marks its 16th edition in 2026 and will run for five days from October 1 to 5. The festival opens with performances by top artists, followed by military band and honor guard shows and special performances by the Army performance team on the main and secondary stages and throughout the airstrip. This year will also feature the largest road parade in the festival’s history, along with a large-scale street parade involving some 700 participants, adding even more energy to the event. Visitors can take part in a wide range of hands-on military experiences, including military equipment and shooting activities, the Extreme Field Training Challenge, a Comprehensive Military Camp Experience, and VR and AR programs. The festival also offers history lectures, a special video pavilion with a 20-meter LED screen, a children’s theme park, and many other programs, making it a distinctive celebration of military culture for visitors of all ages.