Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival 2026 (정남진 장흥 물축제)
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Saturday, Jul 25, 2026 – Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 · All day Festivals & Culture
Korea's biggest summer water festival returns to the Tamjingang River in Jangheung, Jeonnam — nine days of water fights, river activities, concerts and night performances. Recognized as an Honorary Culture and Tourism Festival.
Waegook is sharing this public festival for the community — we are not the organizer. Check the official site for schedule changes before travelling.
Highlights
- The World's Largest Water Fight
- Salsu Battle street parade
- Catch the Golden Fish (giant eel catching)
- K-pop concerts and evening performances
- Water playgrounds along the river, Cypress Forest Woodland and the Papillon zipline
Dates & hours
- July 25 (Sat) – August 2 (Sun), 2026
- Programs run roughly 10:00 – 23:00 daily
Admission
- Entry is free — some individual programs charge separate fees
Getting there
- Venue: Tamjingang River area, 83 Chilgeoriyeyang-ro, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City (전남광주통합특별시 장흥군 장흥읍 칠거리예양로 83)
- From Seoul: intercity bus to Jangheung Terminal (~4h), then a short walk/taxi to the river
More info
- Official site: https://festival.jangheung.go.kr/festival
- Contact: +82-61-864-5990~4 (Jangheung Festival & Tourism Foundation)
Waegook is sharing this public festival for the community — we are not the organizer. Check the official site for schedule changes before travelling.
Tamjingang River area, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju
83 Chilgeoriyeyang-ro, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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