Gwangju · Monthly downtown festival
2026 Raon Festa
April 4–November 7, 2026
- Dates
- April 4–November 7, 2026
- Schedule
- First Saturday of each month
- Hours
- Vary by program
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Chungjang shopping district
- Address
- 94 Chungjang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
Stay in Gwangju’s old downtown
Traditional marketSeparate Gwangju stop · about 11 km awaySongjeong Five-Day MarketThis five-day market is in Gwangsan-gu. Market days end in 3 and 8.View market details Culture complexA short walk awayAsia Culture CenterCheck the exhibition and performance schedule before walking into the Chungjang shopping streets.View details Market streetFor food nearbyDaein MarketBrowse the market and its food stalls as a separate downtown stop.View details
Hotels near the festival
Chungjang-ro and the Asia Culture Center
View staysCheck the month’s program first
One date each month
Raon Festa is not a daily event. It returns on the first Saturday of each month during the season.
Programs move around downtown
Stages, markets, and promotions use different parts of the Chungjang shopping district.
Confirm the latest post
Hours and featured programs change each month. Check the official update before you travel.
A monthly culture day across Chungjang-ro
At a glance
Raon Festa brings live music, shopping events, pop-up programs, and a small market to Gwangju’s central shopping district.
What changes
Recurring programs include street performances and market events, while seasonal highlights vary from month to month.
Before you go
Admission is free. The first-Saturday schedule and program times should be checked against the latest official post.
