Gwangju · Content and creative industries fair

Gwangju ACE Fair

September 10–13, 2026

Dates
September 10–13, 2026
Hours
10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closes 4 p.m. on the final day
Admission
Paid; free admission applies to eligible visitors
Registration
Advance rates were lower than door rates
Venue
Kimdaejung Convention Center
Address
30 Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
Exhibitions and visitors at Gwangju ACE Fair
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Sangmu district and central Gwangju

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Register first, then plan the exhibition halls

Check registration rates

Advance and door prices differed. Review the official registration notice before the next edition.

Choose priority zones

Broadcasting, animation, games, webtoons, illustration, and creator markets fill several halls. Start with the zones you care about most.

Leave time for the stage

Cosplay, creator appearances, and public events run on separate schedules from the exhibition booths.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Content industries and fan culture under one roof

At a glance

Gwangju ACE Fair ran September 10–13, 2026, at the Kimdaejung Convention Center.

What to see

The fair brought together broadcasting, animation, characters, games, webtoons, illustration, creator goods, business meetings, and public stage events.

Before you go

Hours and admission varied by day and visitor category. The final day closed earlier, and advance registration offered lower rates.