Festivals in Gwangju·Jeonnam this weekend (Oct 17–18)
As of Oct 17 · 4 events
This weekend (Oct 17–18), Gwangju·Jeonnam has 4 festivals, and 3 of them are free to enter. The biggest category is “Nature” (2).
We left out events that run for more than a month, so this list is only what is worth planning your weekend around, including festivals already under way.
The list is updated every day. Dates and venues can change, so check each event’s official website before you go.
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.
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.
See this weekend’s festivals in other regions below.