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Daegu International Musical Festival 2018

DIMF by Numbers

Daegu International Musical Festival 2018 is drawing a lot of attention from people across the nation. Today, we present 5 numbers that you need to know about this exciting festival.

Daegu International Musical Festival marks 12th event in 2018. For the past 11 years, DIMF has grown in size, reputation and quality.

DIMF will present 24 shows from 8 different countries—South Korea, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Taiwan, China and Kazakhstan.

10,000

Musical is not for those who can afford expensive tickets. People can purchase special discount tickets at 10,000won at Ticket booths. You can find the booths in Dongseongro near Hanil CGV Cinema.

Some quality shows are absolutely free of charge. For example, tickets for all collegiate shows cost 0. These shows include the famous Les Mierable, Hamlet and Spring Awakening. There are 5 more shows that are offered free. So, make sure you check out which one will please your taste!

To find the list, click here

*Please kindly understand, the link is available only in Korean.

Les Miserable *Image: DIMF

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Most of all, it is important to note that DIMF 2018 will kick off on June 22 with Czech musical ‘Mefisto’

Mefisto *Image: DIMF

Opening Ceremony & Reception

Date: June 22, 21:50 (After Mesfisto ends)

Location: Daegu Opera House

Opening Celebration Concert

Date: June 23, 19:30

Location: Duryu Kolon Open Air Music Hall

Opening Celebration Concert *Image: DIMF

***If you are interested in DIMF please visit its official website here or Interpark to purchase tickets.

Get sunscreen ready in hand! It’s officially the first month of summer in Korea! Yes, Daegu is notorious for its scorching summer but that’s why Daegu the number one city with great summer events and things to do to thrive in summer! Let’s get started with what’s happening in June!

DIMF 대구국제뮤지컬 페스티벌

Korea’s biggest musical festival, Daegu International Musical Festival, is taking place in late June to early July. Since first held in 2006, DIMF has progressed and been becoming truly global scale event showcasing musical works and talents from around the world. This year will be filled with exciting works such as Mefisto and Romeo and Juliet. Not only that, DIMF also presents sub-festival for collegiate talents and street performances. It also offers many events for visitors such as its popular backstage tour and Dating with Star.

Opening Ceremoney at DIMF 2017

■ Date: June 22 - July 9

■ Location: various venues

■ Website: click here

■ Price: Free to 70,000won

Daegu Flower Show 대구꽃박람회

The most flagrant expo of the year, Daegu Flower Show, will be held on May 31 to June 3. This is the place where professionals, businesses and independent contractors in the fields, floral enthusiast and any curious mind can come and enjoy. There will be display of gardening, wild flowers, flower designs, preserved flowers, topiary, press flower, succulent plant, dwarf tree, orchid, etc.

■ Date: May 31 - Jun 3

■ Location: EXCO

■ Address: 10, Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Korea

■ KR Address: 대구 북구 엑스코로 10

■ Website: click here *in Korean

■ Price:

8,000won

5,000won if you pre-register. Click here to pre-register. *in Korean

Daegu Food Tour EXPO 2018 대구음식관광박람회

& K-Food EXPO 2018 대구국제식품산업전

These two separate food related expos take place from June 7 to 10 at EXCO. You will get to taste a selection of tasty treats while learning about food industry!