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Korea Destinations: Citywide cultural programs for Lunar New Year’s holiday in Daegu
Haps Magazine Korea
February 9, 2026
(photo by Daegu Arts Factory/courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)
Daegu Metropolitan City will host a wide range of cultural events across the city during the Lunar New Year holiday, offering returning residents and visitors opportunities to engage with exhibitions, performances, and hands-on activities throughout the festive period.
Museums and galleries will highlight both contemporary and historical themes.
The Daegu Art Museum will feature exhibitions including the 25th Lee In-sung Art Award Winners Exhibition and works from its recent acquisitions.
At the Daegu Gansong Art Museum, visitors can view Korean painting, calligraphy, and ceramics through the special exhibition “Three Literary Years,” showcasing pieces by renowned artist Oh Won Jang Seung-eop.
Additional exhibitions focusing on regional history and modern culture will continue at venues such as the National Daegu Museum, Daegu Modern History Museum, Daegu Literature Museum, Dalseo Arts Center, and Suchang Youth Mansion.
The holiday schedule also includes a variety of live performances.
The musical “Wicked” will be staged at the Keimyung Arts Center, while the Daegu Concert House will host classical performances including an ensemble collaboration and the Daegu City Symphony Orchestra’s regular concert.
Family-oriented productions such as Lee Eun-gyeol’s “META,” the play “Rooftop Cat,” and children’s theater performances will also be presented.
Beyond exhibitions and performances, visitors can take part in traditional experience programs at several museums, including folk games and craft activities tied to Lunar New Year customs.
Additional outdoor events near historic neighborhoods, featuring traditional games, performances, and themed cultural activities, are expected to further contribute to the city’s holiday atmosphere.
The Daegu Arts and Culture Promotion Agency’s Culture and Arts Headquarters is also running a special Lunar New Year program called “Art Play,” and as part of that, it will hold the “Little Artist Exhibition” twice, from February 14th to 16th and from February 18th to 21st, at the Daegu Arts Factory Exhibition Hall 1.