The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo opens on September 5. The event runs for 61 days through November 4, with the main venue located in the Jinmo District of Dolsan, Yeosu. Gaedo, Geumodo, and parts of the Yeosu Expo site are also listed as event spaces, so visitors should distinguish between the venues when planning their trip.
‘People-Centered Operations’ Announced Just Before Opening
On August 28, the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee announced a comprehensive operating plan covering guidance and convenience services for each stage of the visitor experience: entry, sightseeing, rest, and departure. The main venue is expected to operate with a circular visitor route connecting the entrance gates, exhibition halls, performance venues, island-themed zones, outdoor gardens, and Restaurant and Market Island.
To understand the venue at a glance, the key is to check the visitor routes and programs for each location before arriving.
Check Crowd Levels and Transportation Information Through the QR Smart Web Service
The event’s QR code-based smart web information service is expected to provide real-time crowd levels, the locations of exhibition halls and outdoor content, event schedules, convenience facilities, and transportation information. For visitors who are less familiar with smart devices, in-person assistance will also be available through printed leaflets, information centers, and on-site staff.
The official website also provides transportation menus covering temporary parking lots and shuttle buses. However, detailed information about programs, transportation, parking, and shuttle operations may be updated around the opening, so visitors should check the latest operating status and routes again immediately before their visit.
Opening-Ceremony Tickets and Expo Admission Tickets Are Separate
The opening ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on September 5 at the Open Stage in the main venue. The official ticket information states that a dedicated opening-ceremony ticket and an expo admission ticket are required separately. If you plan to attend the opening ceremony, check the need for each ticket individually.
The official schedule lists the main venue’s opening and opening ceremony on the first day, along with linked programs in Gaedo, Geumodo, and parts of the Yeosu Expo site. For the latest details on programs, admission, and transportation, consult the official announcements.
What to Check Before Visiting
- Confirm that the event dates and venue match your plans.
- Check crowd levels, schedules, and transportation information through the QR smart web service.
- Confirm the latest operating status of temporary parking lots and shuttle buses.
- Check the opening-ceremony ticket and expo admission ticket separately.
Official Sources
- 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo official website: https://island.yeosu2026.or.kr/
- Yeosu city event information: https://www.yeosu.go.kr/tour/culture_festa/month_event?idx=1714&mode=view
- Organizing Committee operating plan announcement: https://yeosu2026.or.kr/6_4/223
- Linked events information: https://yeosu2026.or.kr/content/3_7
- Opening-ceremony ticket information: https://tickets.interpark.com/contents/notice/detail/15068
The sources above were checked as of August 30, 2026. Official schedules and operating information may be updated before and after the opening.