Ocean World is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a large summer festival running for three weeks. The event will feature K-pop performances, interactive events, and children's programs to attract visitors during the peak season.
Sonno International announced on July 24 that the '2026 Ocean World Birthday Blue Splash Festival' will take place from July 25 to August 15 at Ocean World in Hongcheon, Gangwon Province.
This year's festival will commemorate the park's 20th anniversary with a mix of performances, experiential programs, and customer participation events.
Ocean World, which spans approximately 12.66 hectares—about 14 times the size of a soccer field—operates various zones including Aqua Zone, Extreme Zone, Dynamic Zone, and Mega Slide Zone. All indoor and outdoor areas are currently open, allowing access to major attractions.
The festival's signature event, the 'Blue Wave Concert,' will be held every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. on a special stage at Surfing Mount. Performers will include Dynamic Duo, Triple S, Daybreak, HYNN (Park Hye-won), Nowz, and Giriboy. On weekdays, magic shows, dance performances, and indie vocal performances will take place at the same time.
Daily performances and interactive programs are also planned. Except for Wednesdays, starting at 1:30 p.m., Surfing Mount will host a lifeguard diving show, Ocean Girls K-pop performances, and a customer story introduction event. At 2 p.m., the Extreme River Square will feature 'Ocean Karaoke' and a 'Random Play Dance Challenge.' Various experiential events, such as dart games and water balloon shooting, will be available throughout the park.
Programs for families are also in place. The indoor kids' pool will offer a robotic fish experience, while the outdoor kids' pool will host a bubble party, allowing children to enjoy water activities together.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary, a '20th Anniversary Timing Challenge' event will provide various prizes, and a large 3.5-meter cake balloon photo zone will be set up.
To make the festival more accessible, a package deal will be offered, including admission tickets, outdoor locker access, and slushy exchange vouchers, with discounts of up to 38%. The package will be available for purchase until August 15, with the option to reserve usage until August 16.
A representative from Sonno International stated, 'We have prepared a rich lineup of performances and events to express our gratitude to the customers who visit Ocean World. We hope everyone creates special memories at Ocean World this summer.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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