| Dates | 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00–21:00 on both days (KTO and ministry listings) |
| Venue | Miryang River riverside, Samun-dong경상남도 밀양시 삼문동 1-1 밀양강변 일원 |
| Admission | Festival admission: Free |
| Next edition | 2027: Not announced. 2026 is the first festival under this name, so there is no pattern to project from, and the city had not said by 19 October 2026 whether it will return in 2027. |
Program
- FoodSpicy Zone, Relax Zone and Chef's Table, built around Buldak noodles and Muan Matnahyang chili peppers
- Heat challengesspicy challenge pledge, 'Challenge! What is my spice limit?', 'Challenge! One Chip Challenge' and 'Challenge! Fill the Scoville scale'
- Miryang Spicy Hunters' Association certification, spicy stamp tour and the 'Gyeoter Park' social-media photo mission
- Brand experience zone with Korean food companies and brands, including Samyang Ramen
- Events and stage performances on both days, including evening performances
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Festival admission | Free | Free (KTO and ministry listings) |
| Food in the Spicy Zone, Relax Zone and Chef's Table | — | Prices not published as of 19 October 2026 |
Notes on the 2026 edition
First festival under this name. Host Miryang City, organized by the Miryang Culture & Tourism Foundation; inquiries 055-359-4582. The ministry listing warns that the schedule may change. KTO's Korean overview speaks of 'special summer memories' although the dates are in autumn.
About the festival
The Miryang Spicy Food Festival (밀양 매운맛 축제) is a free two-day festival of spicy food and heat challenges on the Miryang River riverside in Samun-dong, Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do, the city where Samyang Foods runs its Buldak noodle export plants. The first edition is on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026, 11:00–21:00, with spicy food zones, a chef's table, a One Chip Challenge and a brand zone that includes Samyang. Entry is free and you pay for food. From Seoul, the KTX to Miryang takes about 2 h 20 m (₩43,900), then about 10 minutes by taxi.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Miryang Spicy Food Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
Facts checked
29 October 2026, against the sources listed below.