Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju · Art biennale
Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale 2026
September 18–November 1, 2026
- Dates
- September 18–November 1, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; last entry at 5 p.m.
- Main theme
- Earth Makes
- Admission
- Advance all-pass: KRW 7,000 general; KRW 4,000 discounted
- Venue
- Ceramic museums and parks in Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju
- Address
- 263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketIcheon · Every five daysGwango Traditional MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details MuseumMain Icheon venueGyeonggi Museum of Contemporary Ceramic ArtStart with the main exhibition and international competition before visiting the other biennale cities.View details Ceramic parkFor a second venueGonjiam Ceramic ParkPair the Gwangju exhibitions with the park’s permanent ceramics collection and outdoor grounds.View details Hotels near the festival
Icheon and the main biennale venues
View staysChoose one city or plan a longer route
Start in Icheon
The main thematic exhibition and international competition are centered in Icheon. Begin there if you have only one day.
Add another venue
Gwangju and Yeoju have separate museums and exhibitions. Check the full schedule before traveling between cities.
Before you go
The biennale runs without closing days, but individual programs have their own times and capacity limits.
Contemporary ceramics across three cities
At a glance
Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale brings international exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and public programs to Icheon, Gwangju, and Yeoju for 45 days.
Earth Makes
The 2026 theme treats earth not simply as raw material but as an active force in art. The program explores the links between clay, ecology, technology, and contemporary life.
Before you go
The three-city format rewards advance planning. Confirm the venue for each exhibition and program before choosing your route.