| Dates | 4–19 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Previous edition | 2024: 5–20 Oct 2024 |
| Next edition | 2026: 3–18 Oct 2026 |
Program
- Drone shows 4, 8 and 18 Oct; fireworks 4, 10 and 18 Oct; 74th Gaecheon Art Festival and Korea Drama Festival opened 10 Oct
- 3,991 officials, 6,520 traffic volunteers and 588 volunteers staffed the 16 days
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | Free |
Notes on the 2025 edition
Closed 19 October 2025 (TF News, 20 Oct 2025).
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.