Korea Festivals

Festival Gwangmyeong

Oct 3 – Oct 4, 2026 · Gyeonggi

Festival Gwangmyeong
Festival Gwangmyeong. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

Festival Gwangmyeong is Gwangmyeong's signature festival, filling the city's streets with music, culture, and festive energy. This year's main stage, 'GM Live,' will feature a total of 11 artist lineups. On the 3rd, standout singer-songwriter 10cm will headline the stage, joined by accomplished artists including Daybreak, Jack Kingkong, Asrai, and Asadal. On the 4th, legendary Korean rock artist Kim Jong-seo will lead the way, followed by Romantic Punch, Bulnabangstar Sausage Club, Shin Hyun-hee Band, Cactus, and Ruamel, keeping the festival's energy alive. In addition, a street plaza created by closing off an 8-lane road will host a variety of programs for everyone to enjoy, including Random Play Dance, street karaoke, a bubble show, stilt-walking clowns, and living statue mime performances. There will also be a marble board game and mini-games designed to let visitors fully and enjoyably experience Gwangmyeong's signature attraction, the 'Gwangmyeong 9 Scenic Spots.' Furthermore, a 'Citizens' Parade,' in which Gwangmyeong residents march through the streets themselves, and a 'Citizens' Street Commemorative Event' will take place. Alongside these, the festival will be filled out with diverse programs, including an 'Experience & Market Program' featuring Gwangmyeong's various social economy organizations and civic groups, as well as 'busking performances' in the commercial district put on by Gwangmyeong's youth.

  • Festival Gwangmyeong
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Festival Gwangmyeong
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Festival Gwangmyeong
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Festival Gwangmyeong
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Festival Gwangmyeong
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Festival Gwangmyeong
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

Other festivals in Gyeonggi

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    Geumcheon Harmony Festival

    Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026

    The Geumcheon Harmony Festival is Geumcheon-gu's representative festival, held annually for over 20 years since its inception in 2003. The festival aims to provide a venue for residents to rest, enjoy, and harmonize through the theme of music. Utilizing venues such as Geumnarae Jungang Park and the Plaza in front of the Geumcheon-gu Office, the event is planned to feature content that residents can enjoy and participate in. This includes a citizen-participatory show choir where residents come together to create beautiful melodies, exciting music performances, diverse experience booths, a sentimental flea market, and delicious food trucks.

  • Seoul

    Gumcheon Siheung Haenggung Cultural Festival

    Oct 4, 2026

    The 'Geumcheon Siheung Palace Cultural Festival' is a representative historical and cultural festival of Geumcheon-gu that embodies the district's historical identity and cultural artistic significance. The festival offers diverse programs for all residents to enjoy together.

  • Gyeonggi

    House of the Upright Official, Shining Light on Today

    Sep 5 – Nov 7, 2026

    The Ori Yi Won-ik Ancestral House and Gwangamdang (Chunghyun Museum) will host the traditional culture event 'House of the Upright Official, Shining Light on Today.' Centered on the incorruptible life of Ori Yi Won-ik, one of Joseon's most representative upright officials, and Gwangamdang, the hall bestowed upon him by King Injo, the event features a variety of programs for children and families to enjoy together, including a play, a mulberry dyeing experience, and a Gwangamdang exploration program. It will be held at Chunghyun Museum on September 5, September 19, October 17, and November 7.

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