GANGNEUNG CITY ENG - 솔향강릉

A signature summer family festival that attracts nearly 10,000 visitors every year!

Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of performances, including hand puppet shows, shadow puppet theater, and puppet musicals, along with hands-on activities and exhibitions, creating special memories for both children and adults.

Spend a joyful summer with your family at the Myeong-ju Puppet Festival, where performances and interactive experiences come together.​​​

❍ Event: The 13th Myeong-ju Puppet Festival

❍ Date & Time: Wednesday, July 22–Sunday, July 26, 2026 / 10 AM–5 PM

❍ Venue: Myeongju Art Center, Gangneung

❍ Main Programs: Outstanding puppet performances from Korea and abroad, exhibitions, hands-on activities, and special events​​​​​​​​

❍ Opening Performance: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 7 PM / Small Theater, Gangneung Arts Center​​

❍ Main Performances: Thursday, July 23–Sunday, July 26, 2026, 10 AM–5 PM / Small Theater, Myeongju Art Center​​

❍ Advance Booking: Available through the Myeong-ju Puppet Festival reservation website​​

※ Tickets can be collected on-site.

❍ Inquiries: Gangneung Cultural Center (+82-33-823-3228)​​​

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