Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2026 · Gyeonggi
Overview
The 2026 4th Gwangmyeong Cave Light Festival is a participatory light festival held throughout the Gwangmyeong Cave area. This year's festival, themed 'Forest of Light, Awakening Life,' creates a space where light and life come together, allowing citizens and visitors to enjoy and take part in a variety of content together. During the festival period, an opening ceremony, a drone light show, and various performances will take place, alongside hands-on experience programs, exhibitions, and a market that visitors can directly participate in. The festival site will feature a main stage, media content, experience booths, an environmental campaign booth, and rest areas, along with a food zone for food sales and operations. Through sights, performances, and experience content that make use of Gwangmyeong Cave's unique spatial character and light, the festival is designed to let citizens and visitors enjoy themselves while also reflecting together on the value of nature and the environment.
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