| Dates | 6–13 Jun 2024 |
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| Weather | June average 25/18 °C (78/64 °F), 119 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Gangneung station. |
| Venue | Namdaecheon festival grounds (Gangneung Danoje altar and Danoje Training Center, formerly the Dano Culture Center)강원특별자치도 강릉시 단오장길 1 |
| Admission | General admission: Free |
| Next edition | 2025: 27 May – 3 Jun 2025 |
Program
- Theme 'Sosara, Dano'; Sintongdaegil parade teams increased from 26 to 32; Yeongsanhong concert held at the grounds for the first time; new traditional make-up and accessory activities in the experience village; ssireum ground relocated and nanjang market zoned
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | Free |
Notes on the 2024 edition
About 700,000 visitors (reported May 2025).
About the festival
Gangneung Danoje is Korea's oldest surviving community festival, a UNESCO-listed eight-day event on the Namdaecheon riverside in Gangneung, Gangwon, built around Dano (5th day of the 5th lunar month). The 2026 edition ran 15–22 June; 2027 is expected 5–12 June, with Dano on 9 June. Admission is free. Go for the daily shamanic Danogut rites and the Gwanno mask drama at the festival altar.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Gangneung Danoje Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
Facts checked
16 October 2026, against the sources listed below.