| Dates | Saturday 2 – Sunday 17 October 2027 if the pattern of 2024–2026 (16 days from the first Saturday of October) holds; Jinju City confirmed the 2026 dates on 30 July 2026, so expect the 2027 announcement in late July. |
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| 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 | Entry to the riverside, the fortress grounds and all lantern displays is free; crossing the pontoon bridges and a few hands-on items are paid. |
| Previous edition | 2026: 3–18 Oct 2026 |
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.