Main Stage

Korean Festival Houston is a vibrant celebration of traditional Korean culture.

Our festival features captivating cultural performances and a wide array of entertaining programs on two stages located in the heart of Downtown Houston. This lively festival aims to embrace the essence of tradition and the excitement of new trends, drawing in a diverse crowd of all ages and ethnicities. Visitors can look forward to immersing themselves in Korea's rich cultural heritage while enjoying an eclectic mix of performances that beautifully reflect Korea's profound influence on the world.

Traditional Performances

Showcasing, preserving, and promoting traditional Korean performing arts.

We are excited to open our application for performers this year. To be considered for a performance slot, please apply using the link below. Please note that applying does not guarantee a performance slot. We appreciate your understanding. The form closes on August 11th at 8:00 pm CST.

Our 2024 Traditional Performers:

• The Bailey School: Varsity Treble Choir

• Innisfree Chorale Lamar University A Cappella Choir

• Han Narae & DORI (도리) Women's Percussion

• What in the K-Pop!

• Master Lee's World Champion Taekwondo

• Kim Soo Taekwondo

• Champions Taekwondo Academy

• Tiger J Kim Taekwondo

K-Pop Showcase (Covers, Noncompetitive Choreography & Exhibition Performances ONLY)

Our 2024 K-Pop Showcase Performers are:

Main Stage Saturday

• (G)-LIGHTS

• Andy Perez

• Echo Effect

• MVSK Dance Crew

• Wander

• Studio Z

• Sweven Crew

• ERIS

• Gold

K-Village Saturday

• Crystal

• Mishell

• AuroraZ

• Sweven Crew

• KIPHOP

• David & Jasmine

• MISF1T

K-Village Sunday

• Cherryrose

• CKDC

• SYRENE

• Teira

• Audrey Hidajat

• Wander

• Ash

K-Pop Dance Competition

Hosted by Soundbox Dance Studios and Korean-American Society of Houston - Generously sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea

Soundbox & KASH are teaming up to create a one-of-a-kind K-Pop Dance Competition on October 13th, 2024, at Discovery Green Park during KFEST. The show will begin at 5:00 p.m. on the main stage and close out the festival! The top three finalists will receive a Cash prize sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea.

Teams or soloists interested in participating must apply for the preliminary round of auditions via Google form & submit a video audition. Application opens on July 5th & closes on July 28th, 2024, at 8:00 pm CST. The finalist will be contacted via email and perform on October 13th, 2024, at Discovery Green Park. Please check out the link below for more information.

Our 2024 K-Pop Dance Competition Competitors are:

• 71SWAN

• AEON

• Axis

• COSMIX

• Cypher Dance Crew

• HIGHCLASS Productions

• Joseph

• Lillian

• Megan

• Mishell

• Mystic

• One Chance

• PIXEL CREW

• STUDIO Z

• WE8

• WTP

SMALL STAGE

Kimchi Eating Contest

We're absolutely thrilled to let you know that our Kimchi Eating Contest is making a comeback! Get ready for some spicy fun as volunteers race to finish their bowl of this delicious Korean side dish. Stay tuned for more details!

Kimchi Eating Contest Sign-Up Link: https://forms.gle/CY7zrT8xz1QAzDVp9

Dance Workshops by Wonderbox

Wonderbox is a K-pop Cover and competition team at Soundbox Studios that features K-pop-inspired dances, formations, performances, and more. Director Joanna Faulk will lead a beginner workshop from 4:00-5:00 PM on Saturday, October 12th, at the K-Village Stage, while Director Gabbie Gozali will instruct an intermediate workshop from 1:00-2:00 PM on Sunday, October 13th, at the K-Village Stage.

Questions? Please contact Stage@kashouston.org.