Boryeong Mud Festival 2026 Guide: Lineup & Tickets
Get ready for South Korea's wildest summer event! Discover the 2026 Boryeong Mud Festival lineup, schedules, drone shows, and essential booking tips here.
2026
Boryeong Mud Festival
The Ultimate Guide: Artist Lineups, Drone Shows, Ticket Booking, and Accommodations
© Written & Photographed by Naver Travel Blogger hyeoniz
Looking for the ultimate summer getaway in Korea?
When it comes to Korean summer festivals,
the Boryeong Mud Festival is always the first one that comes to mind!
You can splash around and cool off in the mud during the day,
and enjoy epic K-POP performances
and drone light shows at night.
It's perfect for a trip with friends, a romantic date,
or even a fun family vacation!
The concert lineup for 2026
is looking absolutely legendary.
Today, I'll walk you through everything from the dates and schedule
to ticket bookings, mud zones, activities, artist lineups,
and the best places to stay! :)
1. Boryeong Mud Festival: Dates, Location & Parking
Festival Dates: July 24 (Fri) – August 9 (Sun), 2026
Location: Daecheon Beach Area
Closed on: August 5 (Wed) *Closed for safety inspections
Major Performances | |
July 25 (Sat) | 19:20 K-POP SUPER LIVE Black Eagles Air Show 22:00 Drone Light Show |
July 26 (Sun) | 8090 Concert (80s & 90s Hits) |
July 31 (Fri) – Aug 1 (Sat) | 19:00 K-HIPHOP FESTIVAL |
August 2 (Sun) | Mud Song Festival |
August 7 (Fri) | Mud Rock Festa: Sound Planet |
August 8 (Sat) | Big Mud Show |
August 9 (Sun) | 19:00 TV Chosun Super Concert 22:00 Drone Light Show |
There are 8 parking lots in total,
spread across Districts 1 through 3.
They're also running KakaoT shuttle buses,
making it super easy to visit from the Seoul metropolitan area even without a car!
▶︎ Book Kakao T Shuttle Here ◀︎
2. Ticket Booking (General Zone vs. Family Zone)
Tickets can be booked online via Naver Booking,
and are divided into the General Zone and the Family Zone.
Category | Weekdays (Mon~Thu) | Weekends (Fri~Sun) | |
General Zone | Adults | ~$8 | ~$10 |
Youth | ~$7 | ~$9 | |
Family Zone | Guardians | ~$7 | ~$8 |
Children | ~$7 | ~$8 |
Plus, with every ticket you buy,
you get a ~$3 Boryeong Love Gift Voucher,
making the actual ticket price feel even cheaper!
*Can be used at partner restaurants, cafes, and traditional markets
General Zone vs. Family Zone Comparison
Category | General Zone | Family Zone |
Best For | Friends & Couples | Families with Children |
Hours (Weekdays) | 13:00~18:00 | 13:00~18:00 |
Hours (Weekends) | 10:00~18:00 | 10:00~18:00 |
Break Time | 13:30~14:30 | 13:30~14:30 |
Highlights | Mud-filled action & activities | Safe, family-friendly experiences |
*Night Operations: July 24 (Fri) / Aug 6 (Thu) 13:00~21:30
▶︎ Book 2026 Boryeong Mud Festival Tickets Here ◀︎
3. Things to Do & Activities
Experience Zones
Experience Zone | Details | Admission |
Mud Cask Zone | Mud massage experience | Free for Regular/Family Zone ticket holders ~$2 for non-ticket holders |
Water Park Zone | Water play facilities | Free for Regular/Family Zone ticket holders |
Dog Mud Zone ("Meong-deu Zone") | Mud experience for dogs | Free |
Things to Do & Events
Program | Details | Location |
Mud Mob Scene | Water cannons and DJ performances | Mud Experience Zone |
Mud on the Beach | Beachfront EDM party | Mud Plaza Beach |
Color Mud Painting | Color mud body painting | Refresh Zone |
Self-Mud Massage | Do-it-yourself mud spa | Regular Zone |
Drone Light Show
July 25 (Sat) / Aug 9 (Sun) at 10 PM
Enjoy the wild Mud Festival by day,
and witness the magical drone show
lighting up the night sky over the ocean! ✨
4. Artist & Performer Lineup
| Date | Lineup / Performers |
K-POP SUPER LIVE | July 25 (Sat) 19:20 | STAYC · CRAVITY · EVNNE · H1-KEY · Plare U · izna · RESCENE · Kibitup · SAYMYNAME · n.SSign · LA POEM · Lee Chan-won · Lee Chae-yeon · Ha Sung-woon · Wendy · Jung Dae-hyun · Koyote |
K-HIPHOP FESTIVAL | July 31 – August 1, 19:00 | Skull & Haha · DinDin · Hanhae · MC Sniper · YDG (Yang Dong-geun) · Mirani · Hangzoo · Queen Wa$abii · Reddy · Black Nine · Marine · Bloo · Travey · Jifu |
Mud Rock Festa: Sound Planet | August 7 (Fri) 18:30 | YB · ONEWE · Dragon Pony · Hearts Wave · Adios Audio |
5. Recommended Accommodations (Couples · Families · Pet-Friendly)
Playing in the mud all day
will drain your energy faster than you think!
If you plan to stay late for the concerts,
I highly recommend booking a one-night stay.
Plus, the sunset at Daecheon Beach is absolutely breathtaking! :)
Recommended For | Hotel Name | Key Features | Booking Link |
Friends & Couples | Hotel Solera | Great access to Daecheon Beach Clean, modern 4-star rooms Highly recommended for couples | |
Families | Beache Palace Resort | Spacious rooms Perfect for family trips Great for kids | |
Pet Owners | Hidden Village Pet-Friendly Private Pool Villa | Bring your furry friend Completely private detached villa Private pool villa experience |
Pro Accommodation Booking Tip
Accommodations book up incredibly fast
during the Boryeong Mud Festival season!
Since the Summer Accommodation Sale Festa is currently running,
be sure to grab your discount coupons
and secure your spot in advance! :)
▶︎ Get Your Summer Accommodation Sale Festa Discount Coupon Here! ◀︎
If you're deciding on where to travel in Korea this summer,
the Boryeong Mud Festival is a choice you definitely won't regret!
Spend your day cooling off with wild mud activities,
and keep the energy going into the night with K-POP concerts, hip-hop festivals,
rock festivals, and spectacular drone shows!
Your entire day will be jam-packed with pure fun.
It's the ultimate trip to take with your best friends,
and they even have a Family Zone for kids,
plus a dedicated "Puppy Mud Zone" for your four-legged companions!
With so much set up for everyone,
no matter who you travel with,
how about locking in your next summer getaway
at Daecheon Beach?
