Gwangju Festivals in October 2026
8 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Oct 26, 2026
October is nearly over.4 festivals in Gwangju in November
| Weather | Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel. |
|---|---|
| Public holidays | National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October). |
October guidesJinju Lantern Festival 2026: 3–18 OctoberA day trip to Suwon: Hwaseong Fortress and the palaceKorea autumn foliage 2026Halloween in Seoul 2026Busan Fireworks Festival 2026: 7 November
Starting Oct 1–7
Starting Oct 8–14
Starting Oct 22–28
Running all season
Long-running programmes on throughout October: guard ceremonies, night tours and weekly performances.
Exhibitions and stage shows
- Jul 25, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026We Cannot Help But Be Connected
- Aug 4, 2026 – Nov 8, 20262 Feux 2 Flammes: Two Cities, One Flame
- Aug 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Design in Everyday Life
- Aug 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Art Playground: The Imaginary Furniture Workshop
- Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary Korean Art: Gaze
- Sep 3, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027ACC Future Prize 2026: Kim Young-eun — To Future Listeners, Sound in Motion
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Gwangju Biennale Taiwan Pavilion: Instance Dungeon — Grey Zone
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 202616th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Canada Pavilion, 16th Gwangju Biennale: Do You Hold a Great Peace?
- Sep 10, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026ACC Emerging Regional Artists II
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Gwangju in October 2026?
4 festivals in Gwangju have confirmed dates in October 2026, plus 4 long-running programmes, including Gwangju Gastronomy Week (Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026), Sound Park Festival (Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026) and Gwangju Busking World Cup (Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Gwangju free to attend?
Most are. 3 of the 4 festivals listed for October are free to enter; some charge for individual programmes or hands-on activities. Each festival page gives the fee.
What is the weather like in Korea in October?
Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel.
Are there public holidays in Korea in October?
National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October).
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