Festivals in Gwangju·Jeonnam in October 2026
As of Oct 17 · 11 events
In October, Gwangju·Jeonnam has 11 festivals, and 8 of them are free to enter. The biggest category is “Arts” (4).
This includes festivals already running and ones starting later in the month. Events that run for more than a month are left out.
The list is updated every day. Dates and venues can change, so check each event’s official website before you go.
Yeosu National Heritage Media Art Festival: Jinnamgwan Guesthouse (국가유산 미디어아트 여수 진남관)
The Yeosu National Heritage Media Art Festival is a nighttime cultural event that presents Yeosu’s national heritages through media art.
Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival (광주서창억새축제)
The Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass Festival, a representative festival of the Yeongsangang River region, features programs such as diverse c…
Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)
The 2026 Mokpo Port Festival will take place from October 16 to 18 around Mokpo Port and Samhakdo Island.
Hwasun Dolmen Autumn Flower Festival (세계문화유산 화순 고인돌 가을꽃 축제)
Hwasun’s signature autumn festival, started in 2013 as a chrysanthemum festival and moved to the UNESCO World Heritage Hwasun Dolmen Site.
Grand Chrysanthemum Festival (대한민국 국향대전)
Grand Chrysanthemum Festival started in the autumn of 2004.
Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)
The Gwangju Kimchi Festival, one of Korea’s leading kimchi festivals, returns for its 33rd edition from October 23 to 25 at the Gwangju Gov…
Gangjin Bay Dancing Reed Festival (강진만 춤추는 갈대축제)
Held at Gangjin Bay Eco Park, home to 1,572 species, this festival pairs beautiful sunsets with performances and hands-on programs.
Suncheon Naganeupseong Folk Culture Festival (순천 낙안읍성 민속문화축제)
The 31st festival takes place on October 24–25 in Naganeupseong, a 600-year-old walled town with Joseon-era walls, government offices and t…
Mokpo Heritage Night Tour (목포 국가유산야행)
A night-time heritage event in Mokpo’s modern history district, October 30 to November 1, 2026.
Wolchulsan Chrysanthemum Festival (월출산 국화축제)
An autumn flower festival at Wolchulsan Gichan Land, October 30 to November 15, 2026.
Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival (여수밤바다 불꽃축제)
Filled with romance, the Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival unfolds over the beautiful sea and is a special event where stunning night view…
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