Exhibitions & Performances

Upcoming Events – December 2025

Gwangju News

 EXHIBITIONS                              

Shin Chang Woon: “Knowledgescape”

  • Dates: October 29 – December 14
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Venue: De Young Art Museum
  • Ticket Price: Free; All ages admitted
  • Reservations: No booking required
  • Inquiries: 062-223-6515

Kim Han-yong Archive Photo Exhibition: “Records of Dreams”

  • Dates: July 10 – December 28
  • Times: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.;
  • Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • (Closed Mondays) Venue: ACC, Space 3 & 4 Ticket Price: Free; All ages admitted
  • Reservations: No booking required
  • Inquiries: 1899-5566

*This exhibition features intense light, high-frequency sounds, and rapid video transitions that may cause strong sensory stimulation. If you are sensitive to light or have photosensitive or auditory conditions, please take special care when viewing the exhibition.

 CLASSICAL                                

Pianist Julius-Jeongwon Kim Grand Tour Recital: “Minor Moonlight”

  • Dates: December 23 (Tue.)
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Duration: 120 min. (including 15 min. intermission)
  • Venue: ACC, Theater 2 Ticket
  • Prices: R Class 50,000 won; S Class 30,000 Admission: Must be 7 or older
  • Reservations: Ticket Link
  • Inquiries: 062-226-4700

PERFORMANCE                         

Gwangju City Children’s Choir 146th Concert: A New Journey – The Beginning of Harmony

  • Date: December 13 (Sat.) Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Duration: 80 min.
  • Venue: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center, Small Theater
  • Ticket Price: 10,000 won Admission: Must be 4 or older
  • Reservations: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center website
  • Inquiries: 062-613-8246


THEATER                                    

ACC Pansori Music Theater: “Long Nights”

  • Dates: December 5–6 (Fri.–Sat.)
  • Times: Fri. 7:30 p.m. / Sat. 3:00 p.m. & 7 p.m.
  • Duration: 85 min. (a total of 3 performances, no intermission)
  • Venue: ACC, Theater 2 Ticket Price: 20,000 won
  • Admission: Must be 7 or older
  • Reservations: ACC Foundation website, Ticket Office, Call Center
  • Inquiries: 1899-5566

OPERA                                        

World Classic Opera

  • Date: December 12 (Fri.) Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Duration: 60 min. (including intermission)
  • Venue: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center, Grand Theater
  • Ticket Price: 20,000 won Admission: Must be 7 or older
  • Reservations: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center website, TicketLink (1588-7890)
  • Inquiries: 062-412-2502

LECTURE SERIES              

           

International Forum Celebrating the Anniversary of Han Kang’s Nobel Prize in Literature

Dates: December 10 & 11 (Wed. & Thu.)

December 10 (Wed.)

  • Session 1: Language Connecting the World (2:30–4:30 p.m.)
  • Session 2: One Year with Han Kang’s Literature and Beyond (6:30–9:00 p.m.)

December 11 (Thu.)

  • Session 3: Korean Literature and Humanities City, Gwangju (2:00–4:00 p.m.)
  • Session 4: The Power and Dynamism of Asian Literature (4:30–6:30 p.m.)
  • Venue: ACC, International Conference Hall (B2) Admission: Free; Pre-registration
  • Inquiries: 010-4780-9096

Compiled by Charlene Lee.

Charlene Lee is the founder of Charlene English Institute. Having lived in many different countries, she loves to explore and experience diverse cultures. She hopes to contribute to making Gwangju a more vibrant city.