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Gwangju: festivals & moments

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FESTIVAL
GwangjuSep 5 — Nov 15Gwangju Biennale
Gwangju
Art & exhibitionsWithin event dates

Gwangju Biennale

Admission
Not confirmed
Reservation
Not confirmed
Sep 5–Nov 15, 2026
Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival (여수향일암일출제)
Gwangju · Jeonnam
FestivalsUpcoming

Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival

Admission
Not confirmed
Reservation
Not confirmed
Dec 31, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027
The 16th Gwangju Biennale.
Gwangju · Jeonnam
Art & exhibitionsWithin event dates

The 16th Gwangju Biennale

Admission
See fee details
Reservation
Not confirmed
Sep 5–Nov 15, 2026
2026: The Year of Island Visits.
Gwangju · Jeonnam
FestivalsWithin event dates

2026: The Year of Island Visits

Admission
Free admission
Reservation
Not confirmed
Mar 1–Dec 31, 2026
Muan YD Festival
Gwangju · Jeonnam
FestivalsUpcoming

Muan YD Festival

Admission
Free (some programs are paid)
Reservation
Not confirmed
Nov 20–22, 2026
SPECIAL
GwangjuSep 5 — Nov 15You Must Change Your Life
Gwangju · Jeonnam
Other eventsWithin event dates

You Must Change Your Life

Admission
See fee details
Reservation
Not confirmed
Sep 5–Nov 15, 2026
SPECIAL
GwangjuOct 8 — Nov 15[Gwangju] Take the Star and Run
Gwangju · Jeonnam
Other eventsWithin event dates

[Gwangju] Take the Star and Run

Admission
All seats 40,000 won
Reservation
Not confirmed
Oct 8–Nov 15, 2026