The city of Gongju in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, is hosting a broad lineup of cultural performances, historical exhibitions, and festivals throughout September 2026, according to announcements in the source articles. The autumn program spans modern interpretations of Baekje history, outdoor musical performances, night heritage tours, and literary events designed to draw regional visitors.
Baekje History Featured in Interactive Musical at Goma Hall
At the Baekje Cultural Hall’s Goma Hall, the audience-participation musical Finding the Crown: The Jinmyosu and the Gate of Time
runs weekly on Saturdays and Sundays, according to the source articles. Performances run through November 7, 2026, with ticketing details hosted on the official Baekje Cultural Hall website.
Rock Musicians Perform Free Concert at National Gongju Museum
Rock vocalists Kim Jong-seo and Kim Jeong-min are scheduled to perform a free outdoor concert on September 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the National Gongju Museum, according to the source articles.
Gongju National Heritage Night Revives 100-Year-Old Downtown History
The tenth annual Gongju National Heritage Night takes place from September 4 to September 6, 2026, running each evening from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. around the Jemincheon stream and modern heritage district, according to the source articles. The event utilizes eight thematic programs focusing on nighttime views, walks, history, art, performances, food, markets, and lodging to recreate the area’s urban atmosphere from a century ago.
Gongju Festival Celebrates 1926 City Map Centennial
On September 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Gongju Festival will be held along the Jemincheon Gamyeong-gil area under the theme 1926 Gongju Romantic Banquet,
as stated by the source articles. Marking the centennial of the 1926 Gongju City Map, the festival features a night parade with a princess concept, flea markets, experience booths, and acoustic performances by the Dongmi Bicycle Music Band.
Gongju Book Fair Connects Readers and Publishers
According to the organizers, 63 publishing houses from across South Korea are participating in the exhibition marketplace.
Exhibitions and Historical Showcases Across Gongju
Additional cultural offerings in Gongju include artist EG1’s solo exhibition Happily Ever After, which reinterprets traditional Dancheong motifs at the Gongju Cultural Arts Village through September 6, 2026, as part of an eight-artist residency series running until November 8.
Sanseong Market Night Market Opens for Autumn Season
The Gongju Sanseong Market Night Market operates from September 4 through October 17, 2026, at the Sanseong Market Cultural Park, running every Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., excluding the Chuseok holiday period on September 25 and 26, according to the source articles. The opening night on September 4 features performances by vocalist Won Choong-yeon and DJ New Jeansnim. The market offers food stalls, retro arcade games, and receipt-based coupon promotions for visitors.
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