Ulju, Ulsan · New Year sunrise festival
Ulju Ganjeolgot Sunrise Festival
December 31, 2025–January 1, 2026
- Dates
- December 31, 2025–January 1, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m. Dec 31–10 a.m. Jan 1
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Ganjeolgot
- Address
- Daesong-ri, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketUlju-gun · about 9 km awayDeoksin 2-cha MarketThis five-day market opens on dates ending in 5 and 0 each month.View market details LighthouseAt the sunrise siteGanjeolgot LighthouseWalk the headland and lighthouse grounds before choosing a sunrise viewing spot.View details BeachFor a nearby coastal walkJinha BeachAdd a quieter beach and bridge view north of Ganjeolgot before the overnight program.View details
Hotels near the festival
Ganjeolgot, Seosaeng, and Jinha Beach
View staysPlan for an overnight coastal event
Dress for wind
The headland is exposed before dawn. Bring warm layers, gloves, and wind protection.
Arrive well before sunrise
Traffic and pedestrian crowds build through the night before the first light.
Check the next edition
The 2025–26 event has ended. Confirm the next transit, road-control, and weather notices.
The new year begins on Ulsan’s coast
At a glance
The overnight festival combines a year-end concert, fireworks, drones, exhibits, activities, and the first sunrise of the year.
Why Ganjeolgot
The east-facing headland is one of Korea’s best-known mainland sunrise destinations.
Before you go
The 2025–26 program ran for 24 hours from 10 a.m. December 31 to 10 a.m. January 1. Admission was free.
