Damyang Bamboo Festival
MayJeonnam-Gwangju Special City
This festival takes place in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, around Juknokwon Garden, Damyang Gymnasium and Dambit Concert Hall. By day you can enjoy bamboo-themed games and performances, and by night you can stroll through a bamboo forest lit up with lights. Follow the sound of the wind through the bamboo and get a feel for Damyang's nature and culture.
When is it held?
Every year around early May. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: May 1 ~ May 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?
- Bamboo raft water experience and bamboo water guns
- Bamboo-themed games such as tuho, ring toss and bamboo horse riding
- A cooking contest using traditional sauces and bamboo shoots
- A speed drone contest and a make-your-own-drone workshop
- Hanging bamboo wish tags and an outdoor bamboo-forest cinema
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City 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
Spring mornings and evenings are chilly. A light layer and comfortable shoes work well.
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 Damyang Bamboo Festival held?
Every year around early May. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Damyang Bamboo Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Damyang Bamboo Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City
Top attractions elsewhere in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City. Combine them with this event in one trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.