Official affiliated events scheduled at the Yeosu Expo ahead of the opening of the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo have been compiled. The first point to clarify is that the expo’s main venue is the Jimo District of Dolsan in Yeosu. The Yeosu Expo is designated as a secondary venue, along with Gaedo and Geumodo. Therefore, rather than simply assuming that “the Yeosu World Islands Expo is being held at the expo site,” it is more accurate to identify the affiliated programs assigned to the expo site within the overall event.
Key Changes
The 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo will take place from September 5 to November 4, 2026. During this period, the Yeosu Expo is scheduled to host the World Island Cities Conference, exhibitions, and investment-promotion programs. For visit planning, it is helpful to separate the events concentrated in early September from programs running throughout the expo period, rather than looking only at the events on opening day.
The Yeosu Expo is an official secondary venue, not the main venue for the entire expo.
Current Status
The schedule currently listed for the expo site in early September is as follows.
| Period | Event | Location / Classification |
|---|---|---|
| September 3–5 | 2026 World Island Cities Conference YEOSU KOREA | Yeosu Expo secondary venue |
| September 4–20 | “Dadohae: The Spirit of the Archipelago” exhibition | Gallery Camellia |
| September 5–November 4 | Investment Promotion Companies’ Day | Yeosu Expo |
The “Dadohae: The Spirit of the Archipelago” exhibition is scheduled at Gallery Camellia from September 4 to 20, overlapping with the period around the expo’s September 5 opening. Investment Promotion Companies’ Day is listed for the same period as the expo, from September 5 through November 4. By contrast, the World Island Cities Conference runs for only three days, from September 3 to 5, so visitors attending specifically for that event should confirm the date separately.
Impact
This schedule shows that the ideal visiting time may vary depending on the purpose of a trip to the Yeosu Expo. Visitors hoping to attend both the World Island Cities Conference and the exhibition may wish to focus on September 4–5, while those visiting only for the exhibition can attend through September 20. Investment Promotion Companies’ Day is listed as continuing until November 4, offering a comparatively wider range of possible dates.
However, the 10th Yeosu Music Festival should not be counted as part of the expo-site schedule. Its September 4 performance and September 5 closing concert will be held at the GS Caltex Yeulmaru Grand Theater. The Yeosu Expo and Yeulmaru are separate event venues, so visitors planning to attend Yeosu cultural events during the same period should check transportation between venues and each schedule independently.
Next Checkpoint
The opening day of the Yeosu World Islands Expo is scheduled for September 5, but event schedules and facility-operation information may change. In particular, visitors should recheck the program and location for their chosen date on the official website and event schedule shortly before visiting.
Before visiting, check the following items in order:
- Determine whether the destination is the main venue in the Jimo District of Dolsan or the Yeosu Expo secondary venue.
- Confirm the dates that match your purpose among the World Island Cities Conference, the Gallery Camellia exhibition, and Investment Promotion Companies’ Day.
- If you also plan to attend the Yeosu Music Festival, separately confirm whether the venue is the Yeulmaru Grand Theater.
- Recheck the official announcements for any last-minute changes to visitor information, including operations and parking.
The Yeosu Expo is included in the schedule as a major secondary venue connected to the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo, but it has a different role from the main venue. Based on the currently confirmed information, visitors should distinguish between the short-term events and exhibition running from September 3 to 20, the program continuing through November 4, and the music festival schedule held separately at the Yeulmaru Grand Theater.