Miryang Arirang Festival

The following festival food details are from the previous year (2025), and the 2026 festival details are currently being updated. The Miryang Arirang Grand Festival is held to inherit and develop Miryang Arirang, which was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2012. Starting as the Miryang Cultural Festival in 1957, it has established itself as a representative local festival of Gyeongsangnam-do, featuring the Miryang Arirang Contest, Arirang experiences, and various traditional culture activities. The highlight of the Miryang Arirang Grand Festival, the Miryang River Odyssey, is a fantasy musical created by combining Miryang's history spanning thousands of years with Miryang Arirang; it captivates the hearts of the audience with dazzling performances, beautiful music, and charming storytelling.