Gangneung, Gangwon-do · New Year sunrise festival

2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival

December 31, 2025–January 1, 2026

Dates
December 31, 2025–January 1, 2026
2026 hours
20:00–00:30
2026 admission
Free
Venue
Gyeongpo Beach
Address
515 Gyeongpo-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
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2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival in Gangneung
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

Plan a few nearby stops

Traditional marketGangneung · Every five daysOkgye Five-Day MarketThis market opens on dates ending in 4 and 9 each month.View market details Nearby stopElsewhere in GangneungGangneung Dano Culture CenterAdd Gangneung Dano Culture Center to the same Gangneung itinerary before or after 2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival. Check current hours before setting out.View details Add to the routeFor a separate stopGyeongpo LakeSave time for Gyeongpo Lake if you are extending your stay in Gangneung after 2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival.View details
STAY NEARBY

Hotels near the festival

Gangneung and the festival area

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan a future visit to 2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival

Check the next edition

2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival ended its 2026 run. Confirm the next dates, hours, prices, and booking requirements on the official page.

Choose your priorities

Use the official 2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival schedule to set your arrival time, then leave room for Gangneung Dano Culture Center.

Start with the venue

For 2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival, use Gyeongpo Beach as the arrival point and check the daily program before setting out.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival at a glance

At a glance

2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival was held at Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung.

What happened in 2026

A New Year’s Eve program and early-morning gathering welcomed the first sunrise of 2026 on the east coast.

Before you go

2026 Gyeongpo Sunrise Festival ran December 31, 2025–January 1, 2026. Check the official page for the next confirmed schedule.

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