Damyang, Jeollanam-do · Nature and culture festival
Damyang Bamboo Festival
May 1–5, 2026
- Dates
- May 1–5, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Festival admission
- Free
- Juknokwon entry
- KRW 3,000 with festival voucher return
- Venue
- Damyang Sports Complex, Juknokwon, and Dambit Music Hall
- Address
- 130 Jungnogwon-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketDamyang-gun · Every five daysChangpyeong Traditional MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 5 and 0 each month.View market details Bamboo forestAt the festival siteJuknokwonWalk the shaded bamboo paths before the main afternoon and evening programs.View details Forest walkAcross central DamyangGwanbangjerim ForestFollow the old riverbank forest and connect it with the nearby Metasequoia Road.View details
Use the bamboo forest as the center of the day
Walk early
Juknokwon is quieter and cooler before the largest holiday crowds arrive.
Keep the voucher
The 2026 Juknokwon admission fee was returned as a festival voucher; rules may change by edition.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm new dates, venue zones, and voucher conditions.
Damyang celebrates bamboo across its best-known green spaces
At a glance
Damyang Bamboo Festival spreads performances, bamboo crafts, family programs, food, and nighttime events across Juknokwon and nearby venues.
Why Damyang
Bamboo forests, craft traditions, and local products have shaped the county’s identity and visitor economy.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran May 1–5 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Festival entry was free; Juknokwon used a paid voucher-return system.
