The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo will showcase a series of performances, including marching bands, children's musicals, jazz, and trot shows from October 23 to 25, welcoming visitors for a vibrant autumn weekend.
The event will feature performances suitable for all ages, along with promotional activities for local seafood and agricultural products, providing a diverse experience for family visitors to the expo.
The organizing committee announced that the 26th Yeosu Marching Festival will kick off on October 23, culminating in the special performance 'TOP6' on October 25 at the main stage.
The Yeosu Marching Festival will take place over two days, from October 23 to 24, featuring marching bands from Thailand's Worarat School and various domestic bands, big bands, cheerleading teams, and local high school brass bands.
The marching parade will begin at 1 p.m. on October 23, followed by an opening ceremony at 4 p.m. at the main stage.
On both days, at 4 p.m., a marching performance themed 'Golden Joy of Islands and Seas' will be held, showcasing brass performances and parades from participating teams, adding vibrancy to the expo.
On October 24, special performances for children and families will be featured.
The family musical 'Avengers LIVE,' featuring popular EBS characters such as Lightning Man and Dduk Ddaki, will have two shows at 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the special performance venue.
The performance is designed for children to participate in singing and dancing, expected to attract family audiences.
A local food market will also be set up at the main venue, offering regional delicacies.
The Small and Medium Business Job Economy Promotion Agency will host a direct seafood market with six vendors, offering special discounts. Yeosu City will also hold a promotional event for local agricultural products at the main venue from October 24 to 25.
However, the outdoor seafood market and agricultural product promotions may be subject to schedule changes due to weather conditions.
The final day of the weekend, October 25, will feature traditional performances from abroad, jazz, and trot stages.
Performances showcasing traditional Tanzanian dance and music will take place at 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m., with a performance of a traditional dance drama at 3 p.m.
Starting at noon, the global music project 'Romance of Islands' will be presented at the main stage.
At noon, the Beard Uncle Band, led by influencer Beard Uncle, will perform, followed by the 'K&J Island Project Jazz Band' featuring musicians from Korea and Japan at 1 p.m.
The weekend's final performance will be the special show 'TOP6' at 6 p.m. on October 25.
The lineup includes singers Seongri, Haru, Jang Hanbyeol, Hwang Yoonseong, Jeong Yeonho, and Irune, with special guest singer Yoo Jiwoo.
The organizing committee will distribute 4,000 tickets for the performance on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. on October 25.
Visitors wishing to attend the performance should check the ticket distribution time and on-site instructions in advance.
In addition to the performances, visitors can enjoy the autumn atmosphere throughout the expo.
The main venue's Jobaldo Forest features the rare cycad flower, attracting attention. Although it is said that the cycad blooms once every 100 years, the actual blooming cycle varies depending on the growing environment.
Visitors can also experience the culture of global islands and the natural scenery of Yeosu's coastal waters at the international exchange island and outdoor gardens created by 17 overseas local governments.
Meanwhile, the 'Avengers' related events, including the Kids Zone air bounce playground originally scheduled for October 24, have been postponed to October 31 due to rain forecasts. The schedule for the musical performance and related events on October 24 should be confirmed separately.
Jeong Chun-hwan, head of the planning and promotion department of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo organizing committee, stated, "We hope visitors come to the expo to enjoy the performances and also experience the islands and seas of the world. It would be wonderful if this enjoyable weekend could remind us of the life and nature that islands embrace and the future of the islands we must protect together."
The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, themed 'Connecting Islands, Seas, and the Future,' opened on September 5 and will run for 61 days until November 4 at the main venue in Jindo, Yeosu, and surrounding areas, featuring exhibitions and experiential programs showcasing the culture, ecology, and future value of the world's islands.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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