Gwangju · Traditional folk festival
Gossaum Nori Festival
February 28–March 2, 2026
- Dates
- February 28–March 2, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Gossaum Nori Training Center
- Address
- 2 Gossaum-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGwangju · about 8 km awaySongjeong Five-Day MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 3 and 8 each month.View market details Folk heritageAt the festival siteGossaum Nori Theme ParkSee exhibits and the large woven gos used in the village team contest.View details Historic shrineFor local historyPochungsa ShrineVisit the memorial complex dedicated to General Go Gyeong-myeong and his sons.View details
Arrive before the main folk performance
Check the main contest time
The large-scale gossaum performance is the centerpiece and does not run continuously.
Stay for the fire program
Moon-house burning and fireworks were scheduled after dark.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm the next performance and fire-safety schedule.
Village teams bring an old farming contest to life
At a glance
The festival combines the national heritage performance of gossaum with tightrope walking, lion dance, folk games, fire rituals, crafts, and family programs.
What is gossaum?
Teams push and lift massive woven structures in a contest built around strength, coordination, and village unity.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran February 28–March 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission was free.
