2025 KOREA ART FESTIVAL
Discover everything about the 2025 KOREA ART FESTIVAL, held throughout September. A complete guide to enjoying the nation's largest art festival, including major events, discount benefits, and art tour programs.
🎨 You're invited to the 2025 KOREA ART FESTIVAL! (Sep. 1 - Sep. 30)
In September 2025, Korea will be filled with the scent of art for an entire month!
The '2025 KOREA ART FESTIVAL', hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Arts Management Support Center, will unfold as the nation's largest art event. This festival, for everyone who loves art, brings together diverse art events from across the country to offer a special experience.
📅 Main Event Schedule
Check out the various art events happening across the country and create your own art tour calendar.
Event Name | Region | Period |
|---|---|---|
ASYAAF | Seoul | 8.12. - 9.7. |
Seoul Mediacity Biennale | Seoul | 8.26. - 11.23. |
Gwangju Design Biennale | Gwangju | 8.30. - 11.2. |
Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale | Mokpo | 8.30. - 10.31. |
Frieze Seoul | Seoul | 9.3. - 9.6. |
KIAF Seoul | Seoul | 9.3. - 9.7. |
Cheongju Craft Biennale | Cheongju | 9.4. - 11.2. |
Daegu Photo Biennale | Daegu | 9.18. - 11.16. |
World Calligraphy Biennale of Jeollabuk-do | Jeonju | 9.26. - 10.26. |
Busan Sea Art Festival | Busan | 9.27. - 11.2. |
🎉 Special Commemorative Discount (Sales begin June 16!)
Don't miss this special opportunity to purchase tickets for major art fairs and biennales at 30-50% off starting June 16!
Ticket Discounts
Partner Event | Original Price | Discounted Price | Discount Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASYAAF | 10,000 KRW | 5,000 KRW | 50% | General |
6,000 KRW | 3,000 KRW | 50% | Youth | |
KIAF·Frieze Seoul | 80,000 KRW | 56,000 KRW | 30% | |
Cheongju Craft Biennale | 12,000 KRW | 6,000 KRW | 50% | |
Gwangju Design Biennale | 16,000 KRW | 8,000 KRW | 50% | |
Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale | 10,000 KRW | 7,000 KRW | 30% | |
Daegu Photo Biennale | 6,000 KRW | 3,000 KRW | 50% | Sales begin 8.1. (Fri) |
KTX Linked Rail Tourism Products (Sales begin August)
In cooperation with Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail), discounted packages combining KTX and biennale tickets will also be sold starting in August.
KTX (Osong Station) + Cheongju Craft Biennale
KTX (Gwangju Songjeong Station) + Gwangju Design Biennale
KTX (Mokpo Station) + Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale
🖼️ Programs Not to Miss
Recommended Exhibitions
Discover the most noteworthy exhibitions through '48 Exhibitions Not to Miss in September', carefully selected by 7 editors of art magazines and art reporters from daily newspapers.
Art Tours
Special 'Art Tours' with museum curators and professional guides are prepared in 6 regions and 7 courses across the country.
Gyeonggi·Gangwon: Art in Nature
Chungcheong: "Building an Art Tour" A journey of craft and contemporary art
Jeolla: 'GDB Art Pass' with Gwangju Design Biennale and a Damyang trip of contemporary art and craft
Gyeongsang: Art Signal, Busan and Photo Biennale Docent Tour
Jeju: A path walking through memories: Jeju through photography
Partner Exhibitions and Conferences
Special exhibitions highlighting Korean artists will be held at Incheon·Gimpo·Gimhae International Airports and major museums and galleries in Seoul. Key issues in the global art world will be discussed through an international conference linked with KIAF·Frieze Seoul.
Find more detailed news on the official website of the KOREA ART FESTIVAL!
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