Don’t hesitate to embrace your playful side and grab a water gun to defeat the summer heat! Water gun festivals are becoming a trend in Korea, and you’ll see there are many of them scheduled around the country during the summer. Below are some fun water gun festivals you won’t want to miss. While they’re fun, you can get hurt, so make sure to prioritize safety and wear goggles when participating in water gun festivals.
Water Stellar
Everland features a fantastic festival where visitors can play with cool water and shoot water guns in the water wonderland while enjoying spectacular shows! There are also water playgrounds and photo zones, perfect for families with children to have fun and beat the summer heat.
Location: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Naver
Dates: June 21 to Aug. 25
Ticket: Klook
Summer Water Wars
Seoul Land hosts an annual summer festival with musical shows and water gun fights for a fun time perfect for the whole family. After enjoying the Summer Water Wars to the fullest, it’s time to have the finale of the summer nights at Luna Park for glittering lights and fireworks.
Location: 181 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Naver
Date: Through Aug. 27
Ticket: Klook
Waterbomb 2024
Part-water fest, part-music fest, Waterbomb 2024 is a good one to check out this summer. Explore a diverse mix of music like K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM performances and enjoy a refreshing large-scale water bomb battle. Water bomb 2024 is held in nine cities, including Seoul, Jeju, and Daegu, so go to a fest near you!
Location: Seoul, Jeju, Daegu, Busan, Incheon, Daejeon, Sokcho, Suwon and Yeosu
Date: July 5 to Aug. 31
Ticket: Waterbomb