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Festivals in Gwangju

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The city of the Biennale and of Korea's democracy movement, with an art scene and a food reputation that both punch above its size. Its festivals lean cultural — street art, buskers, night markets on Chungjang-ro.

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16th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your LifeNow
Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

16th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life

Gwangju
2026 Culture Day: Cheongchun Mic (Jeolla & Jeju)Now
Mar 12, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026

2026 Culture Day: Cheongchun Mic (Jeolla & Jeju)

GwangjuFree
Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street 'Geotjaing' 2026Now
Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street 'Geotjaing' 2026

GwangjuFree
Chungjang Raon Festa 2026Now
Apr 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Chungjang Raon Festa 2026

GwangjuFree

Looking for more than festivals? Everything in Gwangju → — places to visit, concerts and exhibitions on the same page.

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