Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

The Gwangju Kimchi Festival, one of Korea’s leading kimchi festivals, returns for its 33rd edition from October 23 to 25 at the Gwangju Government Complex in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City. Long devoted to preserving the traditions and cultural value of kimchi, Gwangju invites visitors to experience everything from age-old kimjang (communal kimchi-making) to new and creative ways of enjoying kimchi. Programs include the Korea Kimchi Competition, the Kimchi-Making Experience, the Kimchi Market, and the Thousand People’s Table, where visitors can enjoy food alongside cultural performances. The festival also links kimchi to the region’s broader food culture, arts, and tourism, while local residents take an active part in shaping an event that reflects Gwangju's unique character.

Location

111, Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju

Venue

Gwangju Government Complex Plaza, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Period

2026-10-23 – 2026-10-25

Hours

10:00-20:00

Admission

Free (fees vary by programs)

Phone

+82-62-613-3955

Organizer

Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Co-organizer

Gwangju Kimchi Festival Organizing Committee

When does this festival take place?

2026-10-23 – 2026-10-25

Where is Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제) held?

111, Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju

What are the hours?

10:00-20:00

Is there an admission fee?

Free (fees vary by programs)