Celebrate the New Year in Jeonbuk!
Seonosong-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State
노송광장
As 2025 comes to an end and 2026 begins, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province hosts a series of festivals and sunrise events that celebrate both farewell and new beginnings.
From lively New Year’s Eve celebrations to serene sunrise festivals held across cities and coastal areas, Jeonbuk offers diverse ways to welcome the New Year through culture, nature, and shared moments.
2025 Jeonju New Year’s Eve Festival
The Jeonju New Year’s Eve Festival marks the final night of the year with music, performances, and countdown celebrations.
The event takes place at Nosong Plaza(노송광장), located in front of Jeonju City Hall, drawing locals and visitors together to celebrate the transition into the New Year.
Date: December 31 (Wed) – January 1 (Thu)
Time: 20:00 – 24:20
Program highlights include traditional music, media performances, and appearances by popular artists.
2025 Byeonsan Sunset Festival
The Byeonsan Sunset Festival offers a different rhythm to welcome the New Year, focusing on the final sunset of the year along the coast.
Held at Byeonsan Beach, the festival combines winter seaside scenery with warm communal activities.
Date: December 31 (Wed)
Program elements include LED torch burning ceremonies and winter snack booths.
2025 New Year’s Bell Ringing Ceremony in Iksan
The traditional bell ringing ceremony in Iksan welcomes the New Year through symbolic sound and shared warmth.
Held at Iksan Central Sports Park, the ceremony begins late at night and continues into the New Year.
Date: December 31 (Wed)
Time: From 23:00
Program includes winter food sharing, fireworks, and the ceremonial bell ringing.
2026 Taksu-gil Sunrise Cultural Festival in Gunsan
The first sunrise of 2026 can be welcomed at Gunsan Sunrise Park during the Taksu-gil Sunrise Cultural Festival.
This early-morning event focuses on quiet reflection as the sun rises over the horizon.
Date: January 1 (Thu)
Time: From 07:00
Main program centers on the sunrise viewing experience.
2026 Baekje Royal Palace Sunrise Event
The Baekje Royal Palace Sunrise Event takes place at the historic Wanggung-ri site, blending heritage with the New Year’s first light.
This event emphasizes calm beginnings and mindful wishes for the year ahead.
Date: January 1 (Thu)
Time: From 07:00
Programs include dawn wish sharing and a sunrise yoga performance.
2026 Unam Guksabong Sunrise Festival
The Unam Guksabong Sunrise Festival welcomes the New Year with fireworks and greetings as dawn breaks.
The event is held at the Guksabong parking area, offering open views of the sunrise.
Date: January 1 (Thu)
Time: 06:15 – 07:50
Jinan Plateau Sunrise Event
The Jinan Plateau Sunrise Event takes place at Seongmoesan Seongsanjeong, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
This event combines pre-programs with a quiet sunrise ceremony.
Date: January 1 (Thu)
Time: From 07:20
Discover a New and Special Jeonbuk
From festive nights filled with music to quiet mornings greeted by the rising sun, Jeonbuk offers meaningful ways to mark the turning of the year.
These events invite visitors to experience the region’s culture, landscapes, and shared sense of renewal.
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