Event endedHeld on October 16, 2026 – October 18, 2026
Festival Tastes and Lights of Korea
Av. Ayrton Senna, 5.500 – Barra da Tijuca
Uptown Barra hosts from October 16 to 18 the Korean Festival of Tastes and Lights, which premieres in the city. With free admission, the event brings together gastronomy, music, dance, cultural manifestations and interactive experiences inspired by South Korean culture.
Uptown Barra receives from October 16 to 18 Festival Tastes and Lights of Korea What a first in town. With free admission, the event brings together gastronomy, music, dance, cultural manifestations and interactive experiences inspired by South Korean culture.
One of the highlights of the festival is the thematic setting, which will have about 2,000 lanterns and aims to create a scenario inspired by the landscapes and traditions of South Korea. The program also includes cultural presentations, Korean calligraphy, workshops, K-dramas-related activities, K-pop aulão, Random Play Dance, dance battles and group presentations and covers.
In gastronomy, the public can discover traditional dishes and popular options of South Korean street cuisine, such as bibimbap, bulgogi, tteokbokki, kimbap, mandu, Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Corn Dog and ramyeon. The festival will also have desserts, drinks and other specialties of Korean cuisine.
ServiceTimetable: Friday, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Uptown Barra
Address: Av. Ayrton Senna, 5,500 – Barra da Tijuca
Ticket: Free entry
Edition report
Date and time
October 16 – 18
All day
Av. Ayrton Senna, 5.500 – Barra da Tijuca
Starts
Friday, October 16
Ends
Sunday, October 18
Type
Admission
Free
Address
Av. Ayrton Senna, 5.500 – Barra da Tijuca
Where it happens
Av. Ayrton Senna, 5.500 – Barra da Tijuca
Times and conditions may change — please confirm with the organisers.
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