Gwangju Festivals in November 2026
5 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Nov 1, 2026
| Weather | Around 12°C by day and 2°C at night; the first frosts, still dry. |
|---|---|
| Public holidays | No public holidays. |
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Already running as November begins
Usually held in November: dates for 2026 not yet announced
These ran in November 2025. Organisers usually confirm the new dates a few weeks ahead; this page updates every morning when they do.
Running all season
Long-running programmes on throughout November: guard ceremonies, night tours and weekly performances.
Exhibitions and stage shows
- Jul 25, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026We Cannot Help But Be Connected
- Aug 4, 2026 – Nov 8, 20262 Feux 2 Flammes: Two Cities, One Flame
- Aug 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Design in Everyday Life
- Aug 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Art Playground: The Imaginary Furniture Workshop
- Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Masterpieces of Modern and Contemporary Korean Art: Gaze
- Sep 3, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027ACC Future Prize 2026: Kim Young-eun — To Future Listeners, Sound in Motion
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Gwangju Biennale Taiwan Pavilion: Instance Dungeon — Grey Zone
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 202616th Gwangju Biennale: You Must Change Your Life
- Sep 5, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Canada Pavilion, 16th Gwangju Biennale: Do You Hold a Great Peace?
- Sep 10, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026ACC Emerging Regional Artists II
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Gwangju in November 2026?
1 festivals in Gwangju have confirmed dates in November 2026, plus 4 long-running programmes, including Dongmyeong Coffee Walk (Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Gwangju free to attend?
Most are. 1 of the 1 festivals listed for November are free to enter; some charge for individual programmes or hands-on activities. Each festival page gives the fee.
What is the weather like in Korea in November?
Around 12°C by day and 2°C at night; the first frosts, still dry.
Are there public holidays in Korea in November?
No public holidays.
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