Upcoming Events – September 2025
EXHIBITIONS
Special Exhibition in Celebration of the ACC’s 10th Anniversary: “Masters of New York: The Generation of Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Krasner”
- Dates: July 18 (Fri.) – October 9 (Thu.)
- Time: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Last admission at 5 p.m.; Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m. *Last admission at 7 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
- Venue: ACC, Space 6 Ticket Prices: Adults 13,000 won, Teenagers &
- Children 10,000 won, Free for children under 48 months
- Admission: All ages admitted Reservations: ACC Foundation website, TicketLink, Interpark
- Inquiries: 1899-5566.
- *For group reservations (20 people or more), contact 02-312-7613
2025 ACC Focus “Ryoji Ikeda”
- 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 on Mondays)
- Venue: ACC, Space 3 & Space 4
- Admission: Free, all ages
*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.
A World Unveiled by Monsoons: Port Cities of Southeast Asia
- Dates: January 30, 2024 – February 1, 2026
- Times: Tuesday to Sunday at 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Wednesdays & Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
- Venue: ACC, Asia Culture Museum Permanent Exhibition Room 1
- Admission: Free, all ages
- Inquiries: 1899-5566
2025 National Science Museum Joint Special Exhibition: “The Amazing World of the Brain”
- Date: July 24 – September 21 Venue: Gwangju National
- Science Museum, Special Exhibition Hall
- Ticket Prices: Adults 6,000 won; Ages 7–19, 6,000 won; Children under 6, 4,000 won (Free for infants under 36 months)
- Admission: All ages admitted
- Reservations: Not required. Onsite ticketing.
- Inquiries: 062-960-6210/6122
2025 Gwangju Design Biennale
- Dates: August 30 – November 2
- Times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- *Last entry 5:30 p.m. (Closed on Mondays. *September 1 & October 6 open as usual)
- Venue: Main Exhibition Hall, Gwangju Design Biennale
- Ticket Prices: Adults 16,000 won; Teenagers 8,000 won; Children 5,000 won (Free admission for children 3 and under)
- Admission: All ages admitted
- Reservations: Interpark
- Inquiries: 062-608-4114
CINEMA
ACC Noblesse Cinema
- Date: September 11 (Thu.) Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Duration: 122 min Venue: ACC, Theater 3
- Ticket Prices: Free
- Admission: 15 or older
- (those born in 2010 or earlier)
- Reservations: No booking required. First-come, first-served basis (Onsite registration)
- *On-site entry on the day of the event is allowed depending on seat availability.
- Inquiries: 1899-5566
FESTIVALS
The 5th Gwangju Boys & Girls Choir Festival
- Date: September 6 (Sat.)
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Venue: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center, Grand Theater
- Ticket Prices: 5,000 won
- Admission: Age 4 and up
- Reservation: TicketLink
- Inquiries: 062-613-8246
The 7th GAC Art Festival GrajeChildren’s Pool & Archery Experience
- Date: September 13 (Sat.)
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Venue: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center, Lawn Area in front of the Grand Theater
- Admission: Free, all ages
- Inquiries: 062-613-8333
The 7th GAC Art Festival Graje Children’s DJ Party Boom Boom Show & Bubble Magic Show
- Date: September 13 (Sat.) Time: 4:00–5:40 p.m.
- Duration: 100 min. (incl. 20 min. break)
- Venue: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center, Grand Theater Lobby
- Admission: Free, all ages
- Inquiries: 062-613-8333
The 7th GAC Art Festival Graje “Leipzig Thomanerchoir”
- Date: September 11 (Thu.) Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Duration: 85 min. (No intermission)
- Venue: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center, Grand Theater Ticket Prices: R Class 50,000 won; S Class 30,000; A Class 10,000
- Admission: Elementary school students and up Reservations: Gwangju Culture and Arts Center website, TicketLink (1588-7890)
- Inquiries: 062-613-8235
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.