Mokpo Port Festival. · 2026 · Historical listing

Next edition

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Information for this edition

Dates

Oct 16, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026

Place

Mokpo Port & Samhakdo Area Jeollanam-do, Gwangju Metropolitan City, Mokpo City, 6 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Sanjeong-dong.

Admission at the time

Free

Published hours at the time

12:00 ~ 21:00

Facts last checked

2026-10-10

First preserved here

2026-10-12

Published programme

*Please note that the food and beverage information for the festival refers to the content from the previous year (2025), and the food and beverage information for the 2026 festival is currently being updated.* The 2026 Mokpo Port Festival will be held for three days, from October 16th to 18th, in the area around Mokpo Port and Samhakdo Island. The festival centers around "Traditional Market," which vividly recreates the joy of a full catch and the lively seafood auction, and "Modern Market," which allows visitors to experience the shops, streets, and lifestyle of the modern port. Through these experiences, visitors can enjoy the history and culture of Mokpo Port as if traveling through time. The festival features unique content found only in Mokpo, such as "Market, A Full Catch!," which recreates the arrival of the An-gang fishing boats, an exciting market auction show, a retro port street, and a bustling fish market. In addition, the festival offers a culinary program where visitors can sample seasonal seafood from Mokpo, citizen participation activities for the whole family, and a variety of performances, creating a special experience that connects the past port with today's festival.