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Miryang Spicy Food Festival

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The Miryang Spicy Food Festival is a weekend of fiery street food, chilli-eating challenges and live shows on the riverside in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province. In 2026 it runs from Saturday 31 October to Sunday 1 November, 11:00–21:00, and the Korea Tourism Organization listing says admission is free. We read 54 Korean blog posts from 2023–2025 but found no first-hand visit accounts, so this page relies on official information only.

Miryang Spicy Food Festival
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type3). Shown uncropped, as supplied.

What's on

Based on the tourism listing (updated 13 October) and the official site (checked 21 October). Times and prices for individual activities have not been published.

Miryang riverside

Spicy ZoneWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Food area serving spicy dishes
Relax ZoneWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Food area listed alongside the spicy zone, presumably milder
Chef's TableWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Food programme featuring chefs
Spicy Challenge PledgeWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Sign-up pledge before taking on the chilli challenges
What's My Spice Limit?Walk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Test how much heat you can handle
One Chip ChallengeWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Eat a single extremely hot crisp
Fill Up the Scoville ScaleWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Chilli challenge built around Scoville heat ratings
Armpit-Sweat Park SNS Photo EventWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Post a photo of yourself sweating from the heat on social media
Spicy Stamp TourWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Collect stamps around the festival site
Brand ZoneWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Hands-on stalls from Korean brands including Samyang, maker of Buldak noodles
Spicy Stage performancesWalk-in
31 Oct – 1 Nov
Stage shows and events during the festival
Capsaicin Stand-up ComedyBooking
Korean-language comedy show; pre-registration by QR code per the 21 October notice
Youth PartyBooking
Pre-registration by QR code per the 21 October notice

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization festival listing; official Miryang Spicy Food Festival website

The essentials

Dates2026-10-31 – 2026-11-01
WhereMiryang riverside, 1-1 Sammun-dong, Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province
CostFree admission; prices for food and individual activities not yet published
OrganisersMiryang City and Miryang Culture & Tourism Foundation · 055-359-4582 (weekdays 09:00–18:00)
Address경상남도 밀양시 삼문동 1-1
Contact055-359-4582 · www.xn--0z2bra33n5yrvmb09cgzp.kr/ko/
ProgrammeSpicy food zones, chef's table, chilli challenges, brand stalls and stage shows · open 11:00–21:00

Visiting from abroad

We found no mention of English-language signage, guides or programmes. Entry needs no ticket or booking, but a notice dated 21 October says the comedy show and the 'youth party' require pre-registration via a QR code on the official site — the form is in Korean, so you may need help. Enquiries: 055-359-4582, weekdays 09:00–18:00 only.

Getting there and access

The festival site is along the Miryang riverside (1-1 Sammun-dong, Miryang). Miryang Station is on the main Seoul–Busan rail line; from there a taxi is the simplest option — show the driver the destination below. The official site has parking and venue pages, but we could not confirm car parks or any shuttle bus.