Gwangju Kimchi Festival (광주김치축제)
Taste Korea’s signature food and join immersive kimchi experiences at a festival built around communal dining.
The Experience
Why you should
experience this.
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Gwangju Kimchi Festival is Korea’s representative kimchi festival, offering a variety of kimchi products for purchase and the chance to taste various kimchi dishes. Highlights include the “Thousand People’s Table” featuring diverse kimchi cuisine, a competition to discover kimchi masters, and a kimchi experience school with a range of engaging programs.
Plan Your Visit
Ready to
experience it?
Check the location and official information before you go. Festival schedules and programs may change.
Destination
Seo-gu · Gwangju
Festival period
Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 25, 2026
Address
111 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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