Gwangju Busking WorldCup

Busking WorldCup

Soul of Music, Mind of Art, Full of life

Soul of Music, Mind of Art, Full of life

A salad bowl-style music festival filled with the fun of choosing and enjoying
We invite you to the busking music festival taking place in Dong-gu, the global festival city.

  • Pick, one!

    Shouting for freedom

    (Love&Peace)
  • Pick, two!

    Play together

    (Play You&Me)
  • Pick, three!

    Let's enjoy it hot!

    (Energy&Enjoy)

Festival Overview

  • Festival Name
    The 4th Gwangju Busking WorldCup
  • Host/Organizer
    Gwangju Metropolitan City, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City Cultural Tourism Foundation
  • Festival Period
    2025.10.15.(Wed) ~ 10.19.(Sun) (5 days)
  • Festival Nenue
    Dong-gu area including May 18th Democracy Square
  • Main contents
    The world's largest busking competition featuring unique musicians from around the world

Contest Venue

The Gwangju Busking World Cup will be held at the ACC Sky Plaza, where you can feel the green grass picnic atmosphere, and the May 18 Democracy Square, a symbol of freedom and peace that laid the foundation for the development of democracy.

  • Journey Stage

    5·18 Democracy Square
  • Green Stage

    ACC Sky Yard
2025 contest locations

Contest format

32 teams from around the world compete in the Main Round over five dynamic days.
Feel the rhythm, join the energy!

  • Elimination

    Online Review
  • Round of 32

    Top 32 Teams Advance to the Main Stage
  • Round of 16

    Top 16 Teams Advance to the Main Stage
  • Final

    Top 5 Finalists & Award Ceremony
32 Round Team