Events and Exhibitions in Jeollanamdo
Jeollanamdo hosts several events and exhibitions focusing on africulture, arts and more. While some event dates still have to be announced other already have a clear schedule and registration is already possible. Here we would like to give you an overview some events.
We at Jeollanamdo Europe Office keep you updated on all upcoming events. We help you with any kind of question or inquiries you might have and help you, if necessary, complete the registration process. You can contact us here.
Scheduled Events
2026 Yeosu Island Expo
The 2026 World Island Exhibition will take place in Yeosu, South Korea, transforming the city’s 365 islands into a 61-day experiential festival centered on the theme “Island, Connecting the Ocean and the Future.”
The event expects approximately 3 million visitors from 18 countries and one international organization, with organizers aiming to attract up to 30 participating nations. The exhibition spans three main venues: the primary venue on Dolsando featuring eight pavilions across 182,000 square meters, Geumodo offering scenic walking trails, and Gaedo hosting water and nature activities. Highlights include demonstrations of future transportation technologies, sustainability initiatives, and cultural exchanges, making Yeosu the center of global island and marine tourism discourse for autumn 2026.
Date: September 5 to November 4, 2026
Venue: Dolsando, Geumodo, Gaedo
2025 Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale
Every two years the province of Jeollanamdo organizes the Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale, an event that spans for two months, usually from September to October. The Biennale aims to promote and cherish the long and unique tradition of Korean style ink wash paintings. Artists from all over the country and from abroad are given the opportunity to present their works on the highest level.
The 2025 Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale will be hosted under theme of “Over the Yellow Sea」 – Somewhere over the Yellow sea”.
Date: August 30 to October 31, 2025
Venue: Mokpo City (Mokpo Culture & Arts Museum) , Jindo County (Namdo Museum of Traditional Art & Sojeon Art Museum), Haenam County (The Museum Of Ttangkkeut Pilgrimage Literature & Gosan Yunseondo Museum), and other parts of Jeollanam-do
2025 Jeonnam International Gastronomy Expo
The Namdo International Gastronomy Industry Fair will be held in Mokpo for one month, from September to October 2025, featuring a variety of programs, including the World Gourmet Pavilion, Food-Related Convergence Industry Pavilion, and Gourmet Culture Experience.
The programmes aim to introduce gastronomy and the primary to tertiary food-related industries from around the world. The goal of the event is to offer visitors unique and diverse experiences. The Namdo International Gastronomy Industry Fair is an international event designed to connect gastronomy and related industries to create high added value.
Date: September 26 to October 26, 2025
2025 Namdo International Culinary Expo
The Namdo International Culinary Expo will be held in October 2025. This event celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Namdo region, renowned for its diverse and flavorful cuisine. There will be themed pavilions like the NICE Theme Pavilion, Namdo Culinary Culture Hall, and the K-Food Industry Pavilion. Visitors can enjoy traditional cooking demonstrations, tasting events, and cultural performances. The expo also offers international business opportunities through export consultation and exhibitions.
Date: October 1 – October 26, 2025
Venue: Mokpo Old Downtown Area, Mokpo Culture & Arts Center, Peace Plaza
2024~2026 Jeonnam World Tourism and Cultural Festival
The Jeonnam World Tourism and Cultural Festival will be held from 2024 to 2026 across various cities in Jeollanam-do. Organized by Jeollanam-do Province, the Jeollanam-do Tourism Foundation, and the Jeollanam-do Cultural Foundation, the festival will promote the global reach of Jeonnam K-Tourism. Highlights include a grand opening ceremony, K-POP performances, five themed pavilions, and tourism booths representing all 22 cities and counties in Jeollanam-do.
In 2025, Jeollanamdo plans to host a Meet for Deep Korea’ K-Pop Concert, featuring performances by popular K-Pop artists. This event aims to promote tourism in the region through the global appeal of K-Pop.
2025 International Agriculture Exhibition
The International Agriculture Exhibition was first launched in 2002 as a domestic agriculture exhibition. But since its big success and continuous growth, over the years it has developed as an international exhibition to the largest of its kind in Asia. It will take place in Naju this year.
This year’s theme is “Agricultural Innovation with AI: Nurturing Life with K-Agriculture”
Date: October 23 to October 29, 2025
Venue: Jeonnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services complex in Naju, Jeollanam-do
Yeonggwang e-Mobility Expo 2025
First held in 2018 in Yeonggwang, Jeollanamdo, the Yeonggwang e-Mobility Expo is a yearly event which aims to promote e-Mobility sector. Its goal is to bring businesses from all over the world together to meet new possible business partners. The Yeonggwang e-Mobility Expo also invites the general public to visit and to learn more about e-Mobility.
The 2024 Yeonggwang e-Mobility Expo was Korea’s largest e-mobility specialized industry fair and it covered e-mobility products combined with the 4th industrial revolution, including artificial intelligence (AI), robots, and autonomous driving.
