Ulsan Whale Festival
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The Ulsan Whale Festival is a signature cultural festival held in Jangsaengpo, a district that was once a whaling hub and has become an eco-city where people and whales coexist. Performances, parades, fireworks and family activities fill the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Special Zone. Admission is listed as free.
When is it held?
Every year around mid-October. The exact dates change every year.
This year’s dates
Held 2026: Oct 15 ~ Oct 18 (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?
- Join the citizens' mass choir and opening theme show
- Watch the special fireworks and the Whale Parade
- Try the AR mission 'Find the Whale' at the Whale Dream AI Zone
- Collect stamps on the Whale Explorer family tour missions
- Browse the Whale Table food zone and the whale flea market
Tips for visitors from abroad
Getting there
From Seoul you can reach the Ulsan 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
Autumn days are mild and nights are cool. Bring a light jacket and shoes that are comfortable for long walks.
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 Ulsan Whale Festival held?
Every year around mid-October. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.
How do I get to Ulsan Whale Festival?
From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Ulsan, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.
Is Ulsan Whale Festival free?
The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.
Places to visit near this festival in Ulsan
Top attractions close to the event site. Add them to the same day trip.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change.