Art Gwangju: 17th International Contemporary Art Fair

Name: Art Gwangju: 17th International Contemporary Art Fair
Start: 2026-10-22
End: 2026-10-25
Location: 30 Sangmu-nuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Art Gwangju is the largest international contemporary art fair in the Honam region, showcasing current trends in contemporary art and the art market. Galleries, artists, and collectors from Korea and abroad gather to exhibit works, discover new artistic value, and exchange ideas, serving as a cultural bridge between Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, and the world. Art Gwangju 2026 features approximately 110 galleries from 12 countries, presenting diverse contemporary art forms including painting, sculpture, and media art. Three curated sections—Masterpieces Special, Propose, and Rising Stars—highlight carefully selected artworks, works from regional collectors, and creations by emerging artists from Gwangju and South Jeolla Province, expanding the fair's exhibition value.

Book on the official site

Dates: Oct 22, 2026 → Oct 25, 2026
Venue: 30 Sangmu-nuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju · 🎨 Jeonnam-Gwangju
Price: ₩4,000 – ₩50,000
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: [VIP] Oct 22, 2026 (Thu) 2:00 PM–5:00 PM [General admission] Oct 22, 2026 (Thu) 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, Oct 23-24, 2026 (Fri-Sat) 10:30 AM–7:00 PM, Oct 25, 2026 (Sun) 10:30 AM–6:00 PM
Age: All ages
Exact location: Kim Dae-jung Convention Center, Halls A·B·C
Organiser: Jeolla-Gwangju Special Integrated City
Phone: 062-670-7442

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
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Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
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Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
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Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.

💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.