South Jeolla
ACE Fair 2027
2027 ACE Fair
Upcoming
The 2027 edition runs 23–26 September 2027.
Dates from the official festival listing, checked 14 November 2026. Check the official website before you travel.
At a glance
- Dates
- Venue
- Kimdaejung Convention Center
- Address
- 30 Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan CityIn Korean: 전남광주통합특별시 서구 상무누리로 30
- Hours
- 10:00-17:00
- Admission
- [On-site] Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers 5,000 won* Free admission for children and senior citizens; refer to the official website for detailsAs stated in the official listing, retrieved 14 November 2026. No prices are shown unless the listing states them.
- Organizer
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Gwangju Metropolitan City
- Contact
- +82-62-611-2242
- Official website
- www.acefair.or.kr
About the festival
Held at the Kimdaejung Convention Center, the Gwangju ACE Fair is a comprehensive cultural content festival where broadcasting, animation, characters, games, and webtoons converge. This dynamic event serves as both a professional business hub for industry networking and a vibrant playground for the public. While domestic and international companies showcase the latest trends in the exhibition halls, visitors can enjoy a rich array of participatory programs, including an illustration fair featuring unique artist goods, lively cosplay competitions, and stage events with popular creators. The festival also offers family-friendly entertainment such as a dedicated board game zone and bubble shows, alongside creative markets for exclusive character merchandise.

Getting there
Getting there by subway
- Kimdaejung Convention Center (Mareuk)김대중컨벤션센터
Exit 5 · 370 m in a straight line, about 8 min on foot (estimate)
- Sangmu상무
Exit 3 · 700 m in a straight line, about 12 min on foot (estimate)
Distances are straight-line, measured from the nearest mapped exit (or the station when no exit is mapped); walking times are estimates. Exits can change, so follow the signs in the station.
Location
Places to see near the venue
All places in South Jeolla- May 18th National Cemetery & Memorial Park1.8 km away (straight line)
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market4.6 km away (straight line)
- Gwangju National Museum5.9 km away (straight line)
- Sajik Park & Observatory6.3 km away (straight line)
- Yangnim-dong & Penguin Village6.7 km away (straight line)
- Gwangju Art Street7.2 km away (straight line)