| Dates | 5–20 Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Weather | October average 22/9 °C (72/48 °F), 68 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Jinju station. |
| Venue | Jinjuseong Fortress and the Namgang River경상남도 진주시 남강로 626 (본성동) |
| Admission | General admission: Free · Pontoon bridge, one way: ₩2,000 |
| Next edition | 2025: 4–19 Oct 2025 |
Program
- Drone shows with 1,000 drones on 5, 10, 12 and 20 Oct; fireworks 5, 10 and 20 Oct; 73rd Gaecheon Art Festival 10–20 Oct with a costume parade among 59 events
- K-culture lanterns along the river below Chokseongnu; displays at Yudeung Park and the Railway Culture Park
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | Free | |
| Pontoon bridge, one way | ₩2,000 | Seoul Shinmun, 26 Sep 2024 |
| Pontoon bridge, combined pass | ₩6,000 | Seoul Shinmun, 26 Sep 2024 |
Notes on the 2024 edition
Free shuttle buses and free museum activities were offered.
About the festival
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival fills the Namgang River below Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju, South Gyeongsang, with floating and riverside lanterns for sixteen October nights. The 2026 edition ran 3–18 October (lanterns lit 18:00–24:00); 2027 is expected 2–17 October. Entry is free; the floating 'love bridge' costs ₩2,000 one way. Go on a show night: drones and fireworks on 3, 9/10 and 17 October in 2026.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
확인26.10.21
Facts checked
21 October 2026, against the sources listed below.