Gwangmyeong Festival

페스티벌 광명

Gwangmyeong Festival fills the city streets with music, culture, and celebration throughout the year. The main stage 'GM Live' features 11 acclaimed artists, with singer-songwriter 10CM headlining day 3, joined by acts including Daybreak, Jackkingkong, and Asrai. On day 4, legendary rocker Kim Jong-seo and bands such as Romantic Punch and Cactus keep the energy high. The street plaza hosts diverse activities including random play dance, street karaoke, bubble shows, mime performances, and interactive games celebrating Gwangmyeong's 9 scenic landmarks. A citizen parade, street busking performances, and local market vendors complete the festivities.

Book on the official site

Dates: Oct 3, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026
Venue: Cheolsan-dong, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do · 🌸 Gyeonggi
Price: Free
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 11:00~21:00 (varies by program)
Exact location: Around Lane 8, Cheolsan Station area
Organiser: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province
Phone: 02-2680-2787

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.