Gwangmyeong Book Festival

Name: Gwangmyeong Book Festival
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: 703 Ori-ro, Haan-dong, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do

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The 2026 Gwangmyeong Book Festival celebrates reading culture with the theme 'A Gentle Literary Journey Begins with Infinite Exploration.' This major city event features diverse experiences including interactive programs, cultural performances, and intimate concerts with authors like Woo Shin-young discussing 'Always Kind Jukjip.' Visitors of all ages enjoy book-related games, reading contests, puppet shows, and a vibrant book market. The festival creates a welcoming space for families and friends to share in the joy of literature and discover new passions through reading.

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Dates: Sep 19, 2026
Venue: 703 Ori-ro, Haan-dong, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do · 🌸 Gyeonggi
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 10:00~17:00
Exact location: Gwangmyeong Citizens Sports Complex Outdoor Lawn Plaza
Organiser: Gwangmyeong
Phone: 02-2680-5442

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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.