Andong Maskdance Festival 2026 runs September 24–October 4. For the opening-night visit, use September 25 as the main plan: arrive before the 17:30 downtown parade, then head to Central Line 1942 Andong Station for the 18:00–20:00 opening ceremony.
Quick summary
- Festival dates: September 24–October 4, 2026.
- Opening plan: September 25 parade at 17:30, ceremony 18:00–20:00.
More helpful reads to check
1. What happens on the opening nights?
Andong Maskdance Festival 2026 has a two-evening opening plan: a September 24 pre-event from 18:00, then a September 25 parade and ceremony. Arrive early; 18:00 is show time, not a relaxed arrival suggestion.
A/B choice: pick September 24 for a lighter pre-event sample, or September 25 for the parade-plus-ceremony sequence.
2. Where should you set your map pin?
Use Central Line 1942 Andong Station as the opening-night anchor. The official festival overview also lists downtown, Talchum Park and Hahoe Village, so one pin is a starting point rather than the whole festival map.
Opening-night facts from the current organizer pages.
3. What should you expect to see?
Reusable Korea Tourism Organization image; source: https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/06/4025906_image2_1.JPG.
The organizer lists Korean and international mask-dance performances, a street parade, food, exhibitions and hands-on experiences. Expect movement, music and a crowd that may spontaneously acquire choreography. Program order and smaller details can change, so use the latest official notice.
4. What is the cleanest 3-stop plan?
For Andong Maskdance Festival 2026, use this arrival order: station first, downtown parade second, station main stage third. That keeps the 17:30 parade and 18:00–20:00 ceremony in one practical evening; add Talchum Park or Hahoe Village on another festival day.
Before travel, check the organizer’s English overview, the opening notice and Andong tourism information. Save your return route before the music starts.
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🔗 Official English festival websiteCheck the official Andong Maskdance Festival details ›
Conclusion
Plan the opening around the parade and station ceremony, keep the latest organizer notice open, and leave enough time to move between downtown and the main stage. Andong supplies the masks; your map app can supply the calm.
FAQ
Q1. When is Andong Maskdance Festival 2026?
The current organizer and tourism listings show September 24–October 4, 2026. The September 24 pre-event starts from 18:00, and the September 25 opening ceremony is scheduled for 18:00–20:00.
Q2. Where is the September 25 opening ceremony?
The official opening notice places it at the main stage of Central Line 1942 Andong Station. The downtown opening parade is listed from 17:30.
Note: Facts checked August 19, 2026 against the Korea Tourism Organization listing, official festival pages and Andong tourism information. Details can change; confirm the latest notice before travel.
