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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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