When and where is the Gwanghee Road Festa?

The 2026 Gwanghee Road Festa takes place on October 24 in the Central Asia Street area of Jung-gu, Seoul. According to the organizers, the Seoul Credit Guarantee Foundation's Myeongdong center and Jung-gu announced the event on October 21.

What food is on offer?

The festival is built around a "five-country food journey." Visitors can taste:

| Country | Dish | |---|---| | Mongolia | Lamb ribs | | Uzbekistan | Shashlik (skewered grilled meat) | | Russia | Napoleon cake | | Georgia | Wine | | South Korea | Seolleongtang (ox bone soup) and samgyeopsal (pork belly) |

How does the food map work?

The event hands out a food guide called "Gwanghee Story." It highlights representative restaurants in the area and shares the stories behind the dishes. Guests are encouraged to follow the map and wander the alleys to discover the neighborhood's food and culture.

What is the docent tour?

A guided docent tour will walk visitors past representative shops in the area, with a guide explaining each place.

What is Gwanghee Road?

Gwanghee Road is a new commercial brand for the Central Asia Street area along Eulji-ro 42-gil and 44-gil. The festival is its first public event. The name draws on the Silk Road, which connected the cultures and foods of East and West, with the hope that the street will bring together flavors from around the world.

For international fans

For visitors to Seoul, the Central Asia Street area is a convenient stop for trying dishes from several countries in one neighborhood. Han Dae-hyun, head of the Myeongdong center, said the goal is for tourists to enjoy the flavors and culture across the alleys and for the event to support local merchants.