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Yeosu Fireworks Festival fireworks

Yeosu Fireworks Festival (Image from Yeosu Fireworks Festival homepage, courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)

The Yeosu Fireworks Festival 2025 will take place on Saturday, November 8, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Admiral Yi Sun-sin Square and the sea area in front of Janggun Island.

Hosted by Yeosu City, this year’s festival carries the theme “Fireworks, the Night Sea – Yeosu in Color,” offering a spectacular evening of lights, music, and performances by the sea.

Event Overview

  • Date & Time: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

  • Location: Admiral Yi Sun-sin Square and sea area near Janggun Island

  • Theme: Fireworks, the Night Sea – Yeosu in Color

  • Organizer: Yeosu City

  • Main Programs: Opening ceremony, marine fireworks show, drone light and fireworks performance, and live stage events

Detailed Schedule

Division Time Duration Location Details
Pre-Event Performance 19:00–19:40 40 min Yi Sun-sin Square Main Stage Local performance teams, choirs, and cultural showcases
Opening Ceremony 19:40–20:00 20 min Yi Sun-sin Square Main Stage Official opening event
Fireworks Show 20:00–20:35 35 min Sea area in front of Janggun Island Drone light show and large-scale marine fireworks display
Post-Show Performance 20:35–21:30 55 min Yi Sun-sin Square Main Stage Dance performances, live music, and closing acts

Additional auxiliary events will take place at Jindu (Woodu) Stage, allowing visitors to enjoy live performances and local entertainment throughout the evening.

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