Gimhae Buncheong Ceramic FestivalPhoto: Korea Tourism Organization

Gimhae Buncheong Ceramic Festival

17 Buncheong-ro, Jinrye-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

UpcomingNov 6 โ€“ Nov 10, 2026055-330-3244

About this event

*The festival details below are for the previous year (2025); details for 2026 are currently being updated.* The Gimhae Buncheong Ceramic Festival is a representative ceramic festival held in Gimhae, the home of early Joseon Dynasty Buncheong pottery, and has established itself as a venue for culture and arts where tradition and modernity harmonize. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Gimhae Buncheong Ceramic Festival has prepared a variety of programs under the slogan "The Time of Buncheong, Meeting Sejong," allowing visitors to directly experience and enjoy the artistry and practicality of Gimhae Buncheong ceramics. The festival is designed as an experiential event where visitors can see, feel, and participate firsthand, featuring exhibitions of works by master potters, pottery making and traditional kiln experiences, and creative works fused with modern ceramics. Through experience programs for children and families, it is set to be a festival that everyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy together. The Gimhae Buncheong Ceramic Festival is a meaningful cultural event that introduces the beauty and spirit of Buncheong pottery cherished by Gimhae City to the world, and it will be a valuable venue for preserving the traditions of ceramic culture and opening up new possibilities for ceramic art.

Event Program

- 30th Anniversary Events: Opening performance led by ceramic artists, 30th Anniversary Memorial Hall - Special Exhibitions: โ€˜Sejongโ€™ Taehangari Special Exhibition, Buncheong Ceramic Zone, National Open Call Exhibition (Grand Ceramic Competition, Tea Bowls) - Experiences: Decorating earthenware pottery, Tea Bowl Making Experience, Five Senses Ceramic Experience, Pottery Wheel Experience, Excavation Experience, etc. - Others: Life 4-Cut Photo Booths (I Am a Ceramic Artist Too), AR Stamp Tour, Mini Train (Shuttle Bus), Tea Ceremony Picnic - Competitions: Family Pottery Making Contest, Family Clay Stacking Contest, Open Ceramic Auction, Large-Scale Ceramic Production Demonstration - Performances: Joseon Traveling Troupe, Busking Performances - Food: Local Women's Association Restaurants, Representative Local Restaurants, Food Trucks

Hours

10:00~20:00 (์›”, ํ™” 10:00~18:00)

Admission

๋ฌด๋ฃŒ (์ผ๋ถ€ ์ฒดํ—˜ํ”„๋กœ๊ทธ๋žจ ์œ ๋ฃŒ)

Organizer

Gimhae Ceramic Association, Gimhae Culture and Tourism Foundation

Phone

055-330-3244

Location

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