Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival
JulyJeonnam-Gwangju Special City
The Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival is a summer festival held around the Tamjin River and Pyeonbaek Forest Woodland in Jangheung, Jeonnam. Its signature Salsu Daecheop Street Parade lets everyone join in getting splashed together in the middle of town, alongside water play and water activities. You can cool off during the day and enjoy K-POP performances and other night programs after dark.
When is it held?
Every year around late July. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Jul 25 ~ Aug 2 (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?
- Salsu Daecheop Street Parade: get splashed together downtown
- A giant water fight and the Catch the Golden Fish (giant eel) game
- Water activities like water bikes, wooden boats and banana boats
- Papillon Zip K-drama experience program
- K-POP concert and Jangheung Water Beat at night
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
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 Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival held?
Every year around late July. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water 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 Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water 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.