Ulsangorae Festival
Korean name: 울산고래축제
Oct 15 (Thu) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Oct 15 (Thu) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00~21:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Special Zone
- Organizer
- 울산광역시 남구청
- Contact
- 052-270-9324
- Official site
- https://www.ulsanwhale.com/
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
The 30th Ulsan Whale Festival is Ulsan's leading cultural and tourism festival, hosted by Nam-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City, and organized by the Whale Culture Foundation. It draws on the history of Jangsaengpo, once the center of Korean whaling, which has transformed into an eco-city where whales and people live together. Marking the festival's 30th anniversary in 2026, it is held under the theme ‘The Whale's Invitation: A 30th Birthday Party!’ and the slogan ‘Whales Together.’ The festival runs for four days, from Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18, 2026, throughout the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Special Zone. The main venues include the Whale Theater (main stage), Shrimp Yard, Whale …
Translated from the Korean original by ALIVE FESTA.
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
More in Ulsan
- 2026 Ulsanyaoedoseogwan SopungSep 19 (Sat) ~ Oct 18 (Sun)
- Ulsan Junggu Gukgayusan Night TourOct 23 (Fri) ~ Oct 25 (Sun)
- Seongnamdong Coffee FestivalOct 30 (Fri) ~ Nov 1 (Sun)
Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.