Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)

Oct 23–25, 2026 · Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall · Jeollanam-do · Free admission

Gwangju has long been known as a region of abundant flavors, shaped by the Yeongsan River plains, mountains, fields and sea. Gwangju kimchi in particular is…

Ways in

• 무료 입장 — walk-in · Free admission
• Kim Chi Experience School — reservation only · hands-on kimchi-making and kimchi sandwich workshop with master chefs · 15,000 KRW for combined experience (discounted from regular price) · Naver Booking · book online via Naver Booking, then participate in scheduled sessions

Good to know

• Hours: 10:00~20:00
• Organizer: 전남광주통합특별시
• 111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Chipyeong-dong)

Questions

When is Gwangju Kimchi Festival on?

Gwangju Kimchi Festival runs Oct 23–25, 2026. Hours: 10:00~20:00.

Where is Gwangju Kimchi Festival?

Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall, Jeollanam-do. 111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Chipyeong-dong).

How much does Gwangju Kimchi Festival cost?

Entry is free. Paid areas: Kim Chi Experience School: 15,000 KRW for combined experience (discounted from regular price).

How do you get into Gwangju Kimchi Festival?

There are 2 ways in: 무료 입장 — Free admission; Kim Chi Experience School — hands-on kimchi-making and kimchi sandwich workshop with master chefs · 15,000 KRW for combined experience (discounted from regular price) · Naver Booking · book online via Naver Booking, then participate in scheduled sessions.

Can you get into Gwangju Kimchi Festival without booking?

Partly. 무료 입장 is open access — no reservation needed. Kim Chi Experience School must be reserved ahead (Naver Booking).

What if Gwangju Kimchi Festival is sold out?

The reserved and open-access areas are separate, so a sold-out booking does not close the event: 무료 입장 is not on the booking system and stay open when Kim Chi Experience School fill up.