Daegu Chimac Festival (Chicken & Beer Festival)
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The Daegu Chimac Festival is a summer culture and tourism festival in Daegu built around fried chicken and beer, known in Korea as "chimaek." It takes place in and around Duryu Park, with performances, exhibitions and hands-on activities alongside the food. The main venue is styled as a water concert, mixing splashy fun with electronic music.
When is it held?
Every year around early July. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Jul 1 ~ Jul 5 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.
Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.
What can you do there?
- Splash around and enjoy chimaek at Daeprica Waterpia in Freedom Square
- Sing along at the Chimaek Group Singing Club, a nightclub-style food zone
- Stroll K-Chimaek Street along Duryu Park Road and browse the food
- Watch the Chimaek K-POP concert and invited performances
- Cheer on the new chicken menu and craft beer contests
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Daegu area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).
Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗
What to wear and bring
Summer festivals are hot and sunny. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water, plus spare clothes if there is water play.
This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.
Photos
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Daegu Chimac Festival (Chicken & Beer Festival) held?
Every year around early July. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Daegu Chimac Festival (Chicken & Beer Festival)?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Daegu, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Daegu Chimac Festival (Chicken & Beer Festival) free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Daegu
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.