Korea Festivals

Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale

Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026 · Gyeonggi

The 2026 edition ran Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.

Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale
Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale features a range of exhibitions and educational events. The event takes place at various locations in Korea famous for ceramics, including Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju.

Why go

The Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale brings exhibitions and educational programmes to Gyeonggi-do's ceramics heartland, spread across Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju. It's organized by Gyeonggi-do and runs from 18 September to 1 November 2026, centered on areas known for centuries of Korean pottery craft.

Getting there from Seoul

The festival spans three separate towns in Gyeonggi-do — Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju — so decide which venue(s) to visit before setting out. Icheon and Yeoju are reachable by intercity or express bus from Seoul's Dong Seoul Terminal (roughly 1–1.5 hours) or by train on the Gyeonggang Line; Gwangju is accessible by intercity bus or commuter rail from Seoul as well.

Tips

  • Pick one venue per day — Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju are separate towns, not walkable from each other
  • Buy the combination ticket in advance if possible; on-site price is 11,000 won (7,000 won discounted)
  • Visit between 10:00 and 18:00, as that's the daily operating window

Best for: families, ceramics enthusiasts, photographers, day-trippers from Seoul.

  • Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

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    Culture Lounge Gyeonggi, Jang (場)

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