The WaterBomb Festival, known as “워터밤” in Korean, is one of the most expected and refreshing events that takes place during the scorching summer months. With a unique combination of music, water fights, and entertainment, this festival has grown from a local favorite to a global phenomenon.
The Waterbomb Festival began in 2015 in Seoul, South Korea, as a way to provide a fun and cooling escape from the intense summer heat. Initially, it was a relatively small event but quickly gained popularity due to its unique concept of combining massive water fights with live music performances. Over the years, the festival has expanded to other major cities in South Korea, including Busan, Suwon, Incheon, and Daegu.
The festival features performances from top K-pop stars, hip-hop artists, and DJs. The lineup often includes big names like Jay Park, Hwasa, Taemin, Cha Eun Woo, and Chungha, making it a must-attend event during summer.
During the festival participants are armed with water guns, balloons, and hoses. The festival area is equipped with water cannons and sprinklers, ensuring that everyone gets thoroughly soaked, which is one main reason for its popularity, so it’s a must to be prepared to get wet.
The popularity of the Waterbomb Festival has transcended South Korea’s borders. In recent years, the festival has embarked on a world tour, bringing its unique blend of music and water fights to cities around the globe. Countries such as Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and the United States have hosted their own versions of the festival, each adapting it to local tastes while maintaining the core elements that make Waterbomb so special.
Images source: Waterbomb official website
- Period: Jul 13th – Aug 31th, 2024
- Time: starting varies upon location
- Venue: Seoul, Suwon, Daegu, Busan, Yeosu, Incheon, Sokcho, Daejeon
- Admission Fee: Each location’s ticket price varies
Official website: https://www.waterbombfestival.com/
Festival Locations schedule: http://Festivals schedule: https://interestingkorea.com/items/waterbomb-2024/
