# Cultural and youth festivals in Gongju

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-youth-festivals-in-gongju
> Updated: 2026-09-09T00:27:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Gongju is hosting a series of cultural and youth-oriented events in late 2026. The schedule begins with the ‘2026 Peak Time Festival’ on September 12, a national youth festival co-hosted by Chungcheongnam-do and Gongju City. This event is expected to draw approximately 20,000 young people for activities including music performances, career mentoring, and technology-driven experiences.

Following the youth festival, the city will host the 2026 Geumgang Nature Art Biennale from September 12 through November 8. Themed ‘Urban Nature Art – Please Cast Sunlight on My Window’, the biennale features exhibitions from 31 teams across 17 countries and a special ‘Nature Art Cube Exhibition’ involving 280 artists from 48 countries. The program includes academic seminars and exhibitions located around the old Gongju Brewery and Jemincheon.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Cultural festivals announced for Gongju and Yeongju

Gongju will host the 2026 Geumgang Nature Art Biennale starting September 12, while Yeongju prepares for its Old Downtown Night Tour in late September and early October.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-festivals-announced-for-gongju-and-yeongju

### 2026-08-23: Gongju to host 2026 Peak Time Festival for 20,000 youth

The 4th annual Peak Time Festival will be held on September 12 in Gongju, South Korea, hosting 20,000 youth for music, career mentoring, and cultural activities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gongju-to-host-2026-peak-time-festival-for-20000-youth

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