Jindo and Haenam, Jeollanam-do · Maritime history festival
Myeongnyang Battle Festival
September 11–13, 2026
- Dates
- September 11–13, 2026
- Hours
- 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sunday until 6 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Festival zones
- Jindo and Haenam
- Venue
- Uldolmok Strait at Nokjin Tourist Area and Usuyeong Tourist Area
- Address
- 11 Myeongnyangdaecheop-ro, Gunnae-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Hotels near the festival
Jindo Nokjin, Haenam Usuyeong, and the Uldolmok Strait
View staysChoose which side of Uldolmok you need first
Check the event zone
Programs were split between the Jindo and Haenam sides of the strait.
Follow the battle program
The multimedia naval battle, processions, and maritime parade ran at set times.
Allow time to cross
Traffic and walking routes around Jindo Bridge can slow during major programs.
Uldolmok remembers Admiral Yi's 1597 victory
At a glance
Myeongnyang Battle Festival commemorates the naval victory won by Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the Joseon fleet at Uldolmok Strait in 1597.
What to expect
A multimedia naval battle, maritime and military processions, illuminated displays, historical exhibits, AR and MR activities, and traditional experiences unfold on both shores.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran September 11–13. Most days continued until 9:30 p.m.; the final day ended at 6 p.m. Admission was free.
