Gwangju & Jeollanam-do

Upcoming festivals in Gwangju & Jeollanam-do.

October 2026

Until Oct25
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives
Jul 29 – Oct 25, 2026 · Happening now
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives is a special exhibition held at the National Gwangju Museum.
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM · 무료 · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
무료
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Oct30
Seomjinggang Interntional Experimental Arts Festvial
Sep 22 – Oct 30, 2026 · Happening now
The Seomjinggang International Experimental Arts Festival is a traditional art festival that takes place in Gokseong, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropo…
Varies by program · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Varies by program
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Until Nov28
Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’
Mar 7 – Nov 28, 2026 · Happening now
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct7
Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection
Oct 7 – Oct 11, 2026
The Chungjang Street Festival of Recollection is Gwangju’s largest signature festival, originating on Chungjang-ro in Dong-gu.
14:00-22:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
14:00-22:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct8
Jangseong Hwangryonggang Autumn Flower Festival
Oct 8 – Oct 11, 2026
The Jangseong Hwangryonggang River Autumn Flower Festival is set against the backdrop of the 3.2-kilometer-long Hwangryonggang River.
10:00-22:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00-22:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct15
Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival
Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026
Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival takes place along the themed walking paths next to Yeongsangang River with a range of walking programs and pho…
13:00-18:00 · Free (separate charge may apply to activities) · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
13:00-18:00
Free (separate charge may apply to activities)
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct16
Mokpo Port Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
The 2026 Mokpo Port Festival will take place from October 16 to 18 around Mokpo Port and Samhakdo Island.
12:00 ~ 21:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
12:00 ~ 21:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct23
Gwangju Kimchi Festival
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals.
10:00-20:00 · Free · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00-20:00
Free
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Oct23
Grand Chrysanthemum Festival
Oct 23 – Nov 8, 2026
Grand Chrysanthemum Festival started in the autumn of 2004.
10:00-18:00 · Charged · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
10:00-18:00
Charged
Gwangju & Jeollanam-do