Yeosu Island Day Festival 2026 runs August 6-9 at the Yeosu Expo venue under the theme ‘Recharge with Romance, Islands.’ Visit August 6 for the opening concert, or choose August 7-9 for radio, family, film and island-walking programs.
Quick summary
- Dates: August 6-9, 2026 at the Yeosu Expo venue.
- Opening ceremony: August 6 at 7:30 p.m., followed by announced performances.
- Island walks: Geumodo, Gaedo and Hahwado on separate days; check registration and ferries.
- Best next step: recheck the official schedule on the day you travel.
More helpful reads to check
1. When and where is the 4-day Yeosu festival?
Official poster for the 7th Island Day celebration in Yeosu
Yeosu Island Day Festival 2026 runs Thursday, August 6 through Sunday, August 9 around the Yeosu Expo venue. National Island Day is observed on August 8.
2. Who performs at the August 6 opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on August 6. The announced celebration includes Ha Hyun-woo, K-pop group RESCENE and singer Kim Yong-bin after the government honors ten people for contributions to island development.
Choose this night for one concentrated program, but recheck outdoor timing and artist appearances.
3. Which programs suit families, younger travelers and adults?
Families can look for the island drawing contest, Children’s Island Expedition and Catch! Teenieping parade. Younger visitors may prefer Park Myung-soo’s Radio Show on August 7, while the August 8 Romantic Youth Concert features Lee Chan-won and Ahn Seong-hoon.
Exhibitions and hands-on activities run throughout Yeosu Island Day Festival 2026. The film Pasi is scheduled on August 8 with actor Ryu Seung-ryong as host and commentator.
4. Can you join the Baekseom Baekgil island walks?
The walking program visits Geumodo on August 7, Gaedo on August 8 and Hahwado on August 9. These are off-site island routes, so do not treat them like a casual Expo-ground activity.
Advance registration had limited places. A/B plan: use the Expo venue for easy access, or confirm registration, ferry meeting point, weather and return time before choosing an island walk. Save the official event and venue names for Korean maps.
More helpful reads to check
🌐 Official event information
🔗 Official 7th Island Day websiteCheck the live Yeosu Island Day schedule ›
Conclusion
For Yeosu Island Day Festival 2026, choose August 6 for the opening or August 8 for the broadest concert-and-film mix. Recheck Korean notices for ferry and program changes.
FAQ
Q1. Is Yeosu Island Day Festival the same as the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo?
No. The 7th Island Day event runs August 6-9. The separate 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo is scheduled for September 5-November 4, 2026.
Q2. Do the island walks start at the Yeosu Expo venue?
Not all of them. Verify the selected route’s meeting and ferry arrangements.
Note: Checked August 6, 2026 against the Ministry of the Interior and Safety release and official artwork. Programs, artists and ferries may change. Poster: event organizers.