| Dates | Early May 2027, most likely the five days around 1–5 May (the 2025 and 2026 pattern); 2026 dates were public by 17 March 2026, so expect an announcement in January–March 2027. |
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| Weather | May average 25/13 °C (77/56 °F), 91 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Gwangju station, about 20 km away. |
| Venue | Juknokwon bamboo garden and Damyang Sports Complex전라남도 담양군 담양읍 죽녹원로 130 |
| Admission | Festival grounds are free. Juknokwon and Metaland charge a small entry fee (about ₩2,000–3,000 for adults), which at recent festivals was refunded as vouchers usable at festival booths and town shops. |
| Previous edition | 2026: 1–5 May 2026 |
Notes on the 2027 edition
No 2027 announcement found as of 16 October 2026.
About the festival
The Damyang Bamboo Festival (담양대나무축제) is a five-day spring festival around Juknokwon bamboo garden in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, about 30 minutes by bus from Gwangju. The 25th edition ran 1–5 May 2026 with Juknokwon open until 21:00 for lit-up night walks; the 26th is expected in early May 2027. Festival grounds are free, and Juknokwon's entry fee of a few thousand won has been refunded as local vouchers during the festival.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Damyang Bamboo Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
확인26.10.16
Facts checked
16 October 2026, against the sources listed below.