2026 Raon Festa
April 4, 2026 - November 7, 2026Overview
Chungjang Raon Festa is a commercial district festival launched in 2022 as part of the Chungjang Commercial District Revitalization Project. It aims to stimulate consumer spending on Chungjang-ro and in the underground shopping arcade, attract visitors to the district, and revitalize the local economy. A variety of cultural and hands-on programs are prepared for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age or gender. Raon Festa takes place on the first Saturday of every month from April onward, with times varying by program.
Venue
Chungjang Commercial District area, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City
Program
[Ongoing] - Chungjang K-Star Challenge (Geumnam-ro Car-Free Street) - Underground Shopping Arcade Culture Day (Underground Shopping Arcade Meeting Plaza) - Dokkaebi Market (Chungjang-ro 4–5-ga) [Special Events] - Christmas in August (Chungjang Post Office) - Onnuri Payback Event (Chungjang Post Office) [Main Concert] - Raon Rock Festa (Geumnam-ro)
Organizer
Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City; Chungjang Commercial District Revitalization Promotion Team (062-413-1274) Sangsang-O Co., Ltd.
Admission fee
Free
Age limit
All ages
Duration
Varies by program