# Gwangmyeong Book Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gwangmyeong-book-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-09-08T22:09:26.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Gwangmyeong City has announced it will host the ‘2026 Gwangmyeong Book Festival’ on September 19 at the Gwangmyeong Citizens' Gymnasium outdoor grass plaza. Under the theme ‘The Start of Infinite Exploration, a Kind Book Journey!’, the event aims to foster community solidarity through literature.

The festival will feature expanded participation from local schools and the Gwangmyeong Education Support Office, with students serving as organizers through booths and volunteer roles. Scheduled activities include a book concert by author Woo Shin-young, fusion pansori performances, magic and balloon art shows, puppet shows, and a book market. To accommodate families, the site will include a book playground, coloring zones, and photo zones.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Gwangmyeong City to host 2026 Book Festival

Gwangmyeong City will host the 2026 Gwangmyeong Book Festival on September 19, featuring book concerts, markets, and community programs to promote reading culture.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gwangmyeong-city-to-host-2026-book-festival

### 2026-08-27: 2026 South China Book Festival opens in Guangzhou

The 2026 South China Book Festival opened in Guangzhou, featuring international pavilions, an APEC-themed zone, and over 280 cultural activities to promote lifelong learning and Lingnan culture.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/2026-south-china-book-festival-opens-in-guangzhou

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Cite as: Gwangmyeong Book Festival 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gwangmyeong-book-festival-2026