Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do · World Heritage festival
Gwangju Namhansanseong Cultural Festival
September 18–20, 2026
- Dates
- September 18–20, 2026
- Hours
- Program times vary by day
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Namhansanseong Provincial Park
- Address
- 731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGwangju-si · about 10 km awayGyeongan MarketThis five-day market opens on dates ending in 3 and 8 each month.View market details Royal refugeInside the fortressNamhansanseong Emergency PalaceSee the palace complex that served as a royal refuge during national emergencies.View details Fortress pavilionAlong the wall trailSueojangdae Command PostWalk a section of the fortress wall for a wider view of the World Heritage site.View details Use the shuttle and choose one fortress route
Check the daily program
Opening events, performances, history activities, and the art market use different places and times.
Plan for steep paths
The fortress has slopes, stone surfaces, and long walking distances between heritage sites.
Confirm shuttle stops
Festival shuttles help manage limited mountain-road access and parking near the park.
Four centuries of fortress history in a World Heritage setting
At a glance
Gwangju marks 400 years since the construction of Namhansanseong’s walls with a festival across the mountain fortress.
What to expect
Opening performances, traditional and contemporary stages, history activities, art markets, local food, books, and film programs spread through the park.
Before you go
Admission is free. Program hours vary, and mountain traffic controls can change access to the fortress area.
