Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Gimpo World Festival Schedule & Performance Timetable, Gimpo Art Village Global Food Experience with Kids

On the last day of the Hangeul Day holiday,
why not take your child on a trip around the world? 🌏

The 19th Gimpo World Festival will be held
on October 11 (Sun) from 13:00 to 18:00
at the Gimpo Art Village area.

I’ve organized the information from
Gimpo City’s October 2 press release and
the official poster released together.

🎪 About the Event

This year’s theme is
’Gimpo Open to the World, Connecting Through Peace.’

It’s a place where Korean and foreign residents
can enjoy cultures from around the world together
and understand each other.
It also carries a message of comfort and solidarity
for neighbors around the world
who are facing hardships, such as the Nepal floods.

The event is hosted by Gimpo City
and organized by the Gimpo Foreign Resident Support Center
and the Gimpo Family Center.

The venue, Gimpo Art Village (김포아트빌리지),
is located at the foot of Modamsan in Unyang-dong.
It’s a cultural and arts space in Gimpo
where a hanok village, art center,
outdoor performance stage and traditional play yard come together.
The Gimpo Cultural Foundation describes it
as a place where the serene beauty of hanok
and the modern charm of the art center coexist.

✨ What’s Happening When?

Experiences run until 16:00,
while the market and performances continue until 18:00.
Here’s a summary of the times from the press release and poster.

On the poster, the afternoon performances
are grouped as ‘Global Culture Harmony Performance 13:00~16:00.‘
The times for each performance follow the press release.

🎤 What’s on Stage?

The main stage opens at 14:00
with an original play,
‘Madanggeuk Opera’ by Maum Sori Art Troupe.

Next up are the Bridge Ieum Performance Team,
trot singer Kim Myeongji,
and the With Us Choir featuring both Korean and foreign children.
It’s described as a stage that everyone can enjoy,
regardless of nationality or age.

At the 16:00 ceremony,
there will be an entrance of 16 national flags
and awards for contributors to foreign resident settlement support,
along with a performance by Insooni.

Finally, at 17:00,
the Suwon University Chamber will close out the autumn evening
with a ‘Park Concert.‘
The poster calls it ‘A Melody of Peace Together.’

Even after the experiences end, until 18:00,
you can browse the flea market with handicrafts and workshops,
and enjoy food trucks.

🍲 How Do You Get Food Coupons?

Collect stamps at the experience booths
and exchange them for food coupons.

The food experience is first come, first served
and may end early if ingredients run out.

There are also booths and events by related organizations.

🚇 Directions & Parking

Gimpo Art Village (김포아트빌리지)
is located at 170 Modamgongwon-ro,
Unyang-dong, Gimpo-si.

There is no official information
on the number of parking spaces, fees, shuttles,
or public transportation.
Since it’s the last day of the holiday,
please check before you go.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

The global culture and food experiences
are only open from 13:00 to 16:00.
If you want to collect stamps and try the food,
it’s best to arrive near the start.

After the 15:45 children’s choir performance,
the 16:00 ceremony and Insooni performance,
and the 17:00 park concert follow.
You can enjoy the experiences first, then the performances.

The children’s firefighter experience
and missing child fingerprint pre-registration
are also available at the event venue.

⏳ Not Yet Announced

□ Admission/experience fees (whether free)
□ Number of parking spaces/fees, shuttles
□ Public transportation info
□ Number of food coupons
□ Program changes in case of rain

The press release only says that
some programs may change if it rains.
If more info comes out, I’ll update this post.

If you have questions, contact
Gimpo City Family Culture Division at 031-980-5607.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to introduce their kids to foods and clothes from different countries
✔ Kids who love collecting stamps or want to try being a firefighter
✔ Families looking for a nearby outing on the last day of the holiday

Collect stamps, taste foods from around the world,
and enjoy a one-day festival with performances.

This post is organized from official announcements before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.

AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)