2026 Geumnamno Cha Eopneun Geori ‘geotjaing’
Korean name: 2026 금남로 차 없는 거리 ‘걷자잉’
Apr 4 (Sat) ~ Nov 7 (Sat)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Apr 4 (Sat) ~ Nov 7 (Sat)
- Hours
- 13:00~19:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Jeonil Building 245
- Age
- 전 연령
- Organizer
- 광주광역시 동구
- Contact
- 062-413-2535
- Official site
- https://www.instagram.com/walkinging_festa
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
'Geotjaing' blends the local dialect for 'let's walk' with the English '-ing', inviting everyone to walk and enjoy Geumnam-ro together. In line with Gwangju's declaration to become a 'Dae-Ja-Bo city' (public transit, bicycles and walking), the event aims to tackle the climate crisis and create a downtown street where rest and connection come together, including by promoting Dae-Ja-Bo. In 2026, it takes place on the first Saturday of every month from April to November, giving people space to walk freely along with a variety of hands-on programs and cultural performances.
Translated from the Korean original by ALIVE FESTA.
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
More in Gwangju
- Gwangju Seochang Silver Grass FestivalOct 15 (Thu) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Gwangjugukjeateupeeo 《ateugwangju》Oct 22 (Thu) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Gwangju Kimchi FestivalOct 23 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Gwangjupeurinji FestivalOct 23 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.