Gwangju Royal Ceramics Festival

About the Festival

The Gwangju Royal Ceramics Festival is a festival that re-examines the historical value and artistic significance of royal ceramics, which were presented to the royal family during the Joseon Dynasty, with a modern sensibility. In 2026, with the theme 'Royal Dignity Blooming on Waterways: Play of Time', it combines the dignity and tradition of royal ceramics with experience-oriented content, set against the historical spatiality of Gwangju connected to the Han River waterway. It operates diverse programs such as traditional ceramics experience, Madanggeuk (traditional outdoor play), performances embodying the sentiment of 500 years of royal ceramics, and special K-POP artist performances, providing popular entertainment that both young generations and family visitors can participate in. It is planned to be a festival where people, culture, and enjoyment gather together, experiencing the history and dignity of royal ceramics amidst various events where tradition and modernity harmonize.