Yuseong Reading Festival

The 2026 Yuseong Reading Festival is a representative local reading culture festival held in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. It is designed to allow visitors to enjoy books, culture, and relaxation together in an outdoor setting. The event was organized to provide a special time to heal the body and mind while communicating with neighbors through books, offering a brief respite from busy daily life. It features a diverse range of cultural programs designed to allow visitors of all ages—including families, friends, and couples—to visit the festival grounds and spend meaningful leisure time. In particular, a large-scale reading zone has been established in a wide-open outdoor space that harmonizes with nature, and literary experience booths and multi-purpose related exhibitions are operated for free participation by people of all ages. In addition, a rich array of book-themed side events are held, including meet-and-greets with famous authors, book talk concerts, reading appreciation events, and a book market featuring local bookstores and publishers. Beyond simple reading, the 2026 Yuseong Reading Festival serves as a key venue for cultural exchange that contributes to citizens rediscovering the joy of reading in their daily lives and fostering a healthy reading ecosystem within the local community.