Gwangju Kimchi Festival
광주김치축제
Events · 111, Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju
+82-62-613-3955
Nearby stations and stops
- Uncheon (광주도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 1.1km
- Sangmu (광주도시철도 1호선) · straight-line 1.4km
- Bus stop 시청 · straight-line 138m
- Bus stop 5.18기념공원 · straight-line 366m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Gwangju Kimchi Festival is Korea’s representative kimchi festival, offering a variety of kimchi products for purchase and the chance to taste various kimchi dishes. Highlights include the “Thousand People’s Table” featuring diverse kimchi cuisine, a competition to discover kimchi masters, and a kimchi experience school with a range of engaging programs.
Event info
Starts in 3 days
- Dates
- 2026-10-23 ~ 2026-10-25
- Venue
- Sangmu Citizens Park
- Hours
- 10:00-20:00
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- Gwangju Kimchi Festival Organizing Committee
At a glance
- Free admission
In the area
Cultural Tourism Festivals 1 of 1 festivals in Seo-gu
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI