What’s on in Gwangjin-gu (광진구), Seoul? 16 events listed for October 2026 in Seoul’s official cultural events database, sorted by when you can go. Not a ranking — within each list, free first, then by date. Refreshed every morning (2026-10-01).
- This weekend (Sat Oct 3 – Sun Oct 4): 4 one-off or short events, 3 free — see them; plus 7 exhibitions and shows open any day — list
- Free: 9 free exhibitions, shows or festivals this month (and 3 free workshops or member-only events) — marked free in every list
- Last chance: 1 exhibition or show closing within a week — first 세종뮤지엄갤러리 기획초대전 [스윽, 탁: 이 움직임에 동의한다면] 김동규 개인전 (Oct 4) — list
- With kids: 4 listings tagged for children, teens or families — list
- What kind this month: exhibitions 6 · festivals 5 · workshops and classes 2 · concerts, theatre and dance 1 · film 1 · other events 1
- Not open to visitors: 3 of 16 listings say they are for residents, members or enrolled students — left out of the lists above
This weekend in Gwangjin (Sat Oct 3 – Sun Oct 4)
One-off events and short runs (two weeks or less) on these days, by start date.
- [세종뮤지엄갤러리] 기획초대전 [순환의 여정] 조덕래 개인전 — Sep 20 – Oct 4 · 광진구 능동로 209 세종대학교 대양AI B2 세종뮤지엄갤러리 2관 · free · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
- 2026년 광진구 하반기 야외도서관 [아차산 숲과 쉼] — Oct 1 – Oct 4 · 서울시 광진구 아차산어울림광장 · free · near Gwangnaru Stn (800 m) · all ages
- 벨지안 비어 위켄드 코리아 2026 — Oct 2 – Oct 5 · Keomeongeuraundeu outdoor Plaza and Jungangpabeop · free · near Konkuk University Stn (300 m)
- [미래한강본부] 한강플플 가을운동회 — Oct 3 – Oct 5 10:00~22:00 · Ttukseom Hangang Park Hangang Peulpeul area · paid · near Ttukseomyuwonji Stn (100 m) · all ages
Open any day — exhibitions and longer runs (7)
Already open and running at least another week, mostly exhibitions. Free ones first. Venue opening hours vary — check the organiser link.
- [서울상상나라] 통-하다 — Nov 11, 2025 – Nov 11 · Seoul Sangsangnara 1F Sangseoljeonsisil · free · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
- [광진문화재단] 2025 건대프리마켓 — Apr 2 – Nov 1 · Cheongchuntteurak · free · near Konkuk University Stn (100 m) · all ages
- [광진문화재단] 2026 나루랑 버스킹 — Apr 4 – Oct 31 · 청춘뜨락, 아차산 토요한마당 상설무대 · free · near Konkuk University Stn (100 m) · all ages
- [서울상상나라] 놀이의 가능성: 보다 — Apr 28 – Oct 31 · Seoul Sangsangnara 1F lobby · free · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
- [서울상상나라] 그림책 작업실: 사소하고 특별한 — Jul 4 – Dec 31, 2027 · Seoul Sangsangnara B1 special exhibition gallery · free · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
- [서울상상나라] 2F 기획전시 [사랑하는 모양이야] — Nov 15, 2025 – Nov 15 · 2층 서울형 키즈카페 시립 서울상상나라점 · admission extra · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
- 2026 서울어텀페스타 — Sep 18 – Nov 29 · 서울 전역의 실내외 공연장, 한강공원 일대, 서울문화재단 대학로센터 등 · paid · near Ttukseomyuwonji Stn (450 m)
Last chance — closing within a week
- 세종뮤지엄갤러리 기획초대전 [스윽, 탁: 이 움직임에 동의한다면] 김동규 개인전 — Sep 16 – Oct 4 · 광진구 능동로 209 세종대학교 대양AI B1 세종뮤지엄갤러리 1관 · free · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
For kids, teens and families
Listings the organiser tagged as a children’s, youth or family event, or whose audience line names children or an age in months. Many are workshops that need booking.
- [서울상상나라] 통-하다 — Nov 11, 2025 – Nov 11 · Seoul Sangsangnara 1F Sangseoljeonsisil · free · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
- [서울상상나라] 놀이의 가능성: 보다 — Apr 28 – Oct 31 · Seoul Sangsangnara 1F lobby · free · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
- [서울상상나라] 그림책 작업실: 사소하고 특별한 — Jul 4 – Dec 31, 2027 · Seoul Sangsangnara B1 special exhibition gallery · free · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
- [서울상상나라] 2F 기획전시 [사랑하는 모양이야] — Nov 15, 2025 – Nov 15 · 2층 서울형 키즈카페 시립 서울상상나라점 · admission extra · near Eorinidaegongwon Stn (400 m) · all ages
All October 2026 listings by type
Exhibitions (6)
| Event | Dates | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| [서울상상나라] 통-하다 Seoul Sangsangnara 1F Sangseoljeonsisil (서울상상나라 1층 상설전시실) · Exhibitions |
11-11 – 11-11 on now | Free |
| [서울상상나라] 놀이의 가능성: 보다 Seoul Sangsangnara 1F lobby (서울상상나라 1층 로비) · Exhibitions |
04-28 – 10-31 on now | Free |
| [서울상상나라] 그림책 작업실: 사소하고 특별한 Seoul Sangsangnara B1 special exhibition gallery (서울상상나라 B1 기획전시실) · Exhibitions |
07-04 – 12-31 on now | Free |
| 세종뮤지엄갤러리 기획초대전 [스윽, 탁: 이 움직임에 동의한다면] 김동규 개인전 광진구 능동로 209 세종대학교 대양AI B1 세종뮤지엄갤러리 1관 · Exhibitions |
09-16 – 10-04 on now | Free |
| [세종뮤지엄갤러리] 기획초대전 [순환의 여정] 조덕래 개인전 광진구 능동로 209 세종대학교 대양AI B2 세종뮤지엄갤러리 2관 · Exhibitions |
09-20 – 10-04 on now | Free |
| [서울상상나라] 2F 기획전시 [사랑하는 모양이야] 2층 서울형 키즈카페 시립 서울상상나라점 · Exhibitions |
11-15 – 11-15 on now | admission extra |
Concerts, theatre and dance (1)
| Event | Dates | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| [광진문화재단] 2026 나루랑 버스킹 청춘뜨락, 아차산 토요한마당 상설무대 · Concerts |
04-04 – 10-31 on now | Free |
Festivals (5)
| Event | Dates | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| 2026년 광진구 하반기 야외도서관 [아차산 숲과 쉼] 서울시 광진구 아차산어울림광장 · Festivals (culture & arts) |
10-01 – 10-04 on now | Free |
| 벨지안 비어 위켄드 코리아 2026 Keomeongeuraundeu outdoor Plaza and Jungangpabeop (커먼그라운드 야외광장 및 중앙팝업) · Festivals |
10-02 – 10-05 | Free |
| [광진문화재단] 2026 생활예술축제 [춤추는광진] Seoul Eorinidae Park Yeollinmudae (서울어린이대공원 열린무대) · Community festivals |
10-17 | Free |
| 2026 서울어텀페스타 서울 전역의 실내외 공연장, 한강공원 일대, 서울문화재단 대학로센터 등 · Festivals (culture & arts) |
09-18 – 11-29 on now | 각 공연 / 축제별 상이 |
| [미래한강본부] 한강플플 가을운동회 Ttukseom Hangang Park Hangang Peulpeul area (뚝섬한강공원 한강플플 일원) · Festivals (tourism & sports) |
10-03 – 10-05 | 무료 ※일부 만들기 체험 유료(2,000원) |
Film (1)
| Event | Dates | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| 제3회 정신분석영화제 [카우치와 스크린] KU CINEMA, 건국대학교 예술문화관 B108호 · Film |
10-17 | 일반: 1세션 18,000원 / 2세션 30,000원 |
Workshops and classes (2)
| Event | Dates | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| [광진문화재단] 2026 생활밀착형 문화예술교육 지원사업 [가가호호(家家好好)] – 광진 Gwangjinsaenghwal Cultural Center 5F (광진생활문화센터 5F) · Workshops |
08-01 – 11-01 on now | Free |
| [광진정보도서관] 『내가 좋아하는 방향으로』 권화운 작가와의 만남(북토크&러닝) Gwangjinjeongbo Library Munhwa-dong B 1F Yeonghwaeumakgamsangsil (광진정보도서관 문화동 지하1층 영화음악감상실) · Workshops |
10-12 | Free |
Other events (1)
| Event | Dates | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| [광진문화재단] 2025 건대프리마켓 Cheongchuntteurak (청춘뜨락) · Other |
04-02 – 11-01 on now | Free |
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FAQ
What’s on in Gwangjin, Seoul this weekend?
4 short events for Sat Oct 3 – Sun Oct 4, including [세종뮤지엄갤러리] 기획초대전 [순환의 여정] 조덕래 개인전, 2026년 광진구 하반기 야외도서관 [아차산 숲과 쉼], 벨지안 비어 위켄드 코리아 2026 (3 free); 7 exhibitions and shows open any day.
What free events are on in Gwangjin this month?
9 free exhibitions, shows or festivals, such as [서울상상나라] 통-하다, [광진문화재단] 2025 건대프리마켓, [광진문화재단] 2026 나루랑 버스킹, [서울상상나라] 놀이의 가능성: 보다 and more.
What’s on in Gwangjin in the next two weeks?
Nothing new starts in Gwangjin-gu before Oct 15.
Are there things to do with kids in Gwangjin?
4 listings are tagged for children, teens or families, such as [서울상상나라] 통-하다 and [서울상상나라] 놀이의 가능성: 보다. Check the age line on each.
Can visitors join, or are some events for residents only?
3 of 16 listings this month say they are for residents, members or enrolled students; we leave those out of the quick lists. The rest name no such limit — workshops often still need advance booking in Korean.
Why are the titles in Korean?
They are the official titles from the Seoul cultural events database. Ticketing sites and venue signs use the Korean title, so it is the name you need to search or show at the door; venue, dates and admission are given in English.
How do I book?
Follow the organiser link on each event (usually Interpark, Yes24, Melon Ticket or the venue). Most ticketing sites have an English or "global" page; free exhibitions usually need no booking.
Source: Seoul cultural events (culturalEventInfo) via Seoul Open Data Plaza; nearest station is the straight-line distance from the listed venue to Seoul’s subway station list · page updated 2026-10-01. Organisers submit their own listings; dates and prices can change — the organiser link is final.
