Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival
Oct 31, 2026 · Gwangju & Jeollanam-do
Overview
Filled with romance, the Yeosu Night Sea Fireworks Festival unfolds over the beautiful sea and is a special event where stunning night views harmonize with dazzling fireworks. Since its inception in 2016, it has established itself as Yeosu's representative festival. The colorful fireworks adorning the darkened night sky and the twinkling lights on the sea create a fantastic spectacle rarely seen elsewhere. At the festival site, various performances and entertainment options are prepared in addition to the maritime fireworks show. You can enjoy a fun trip with family, create romantic memories with your partner, or make an unforgettable special day with friends. After enjoying the festival, you can explore Yeosu's beautiful tourist attractions and savor fresh seafood and local delicacies to fully experience the joys of a trip to Yeosu. You can create unforgettable memories at this special festival where the sea, city lights, music, and spectacular fireworks blend together.
Why go
This is a one-night fireworks show over Yeosu's harbour, paired with stage performances and entertainment at the Yeosu World Expo Center. It has run since 2016 and is considered Yeosu's signature festival, combining night-sea views with the fireworks display.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul (Yongsan or Seoul Station) to Yeosu-EXPO station, a journey of roughly 3 to 3.5 hours; a direct express/intercity bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Yeosu is also available and takes around 4 to 4.5 hours. From Yeosu-EXPO station or the bus terminal, the Expo Center venue is a short taxi or local bus ride away.
Tips
- The event runs 19:00-21:10 on the single festival day (31 October 2026), so arrive at the Expo Center with time to find a viewing spot before dusk.
- Entry is free, but a popular harbour-view event like this draws large crowds, so book KTX tickets and any nearby accommodation well in advance.
- After the show, stay a day or two to try Yeosu's fresh seafood and visit nearby coastal sights, as the organizer notes this is part of the local tourism draw.
Best for: couples, families, photographers, seafood lovers.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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