Last checked: October 28, 2026. Dates and programs come from Changwon-based reports; confirm with the city before you go.
The Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival fills the waterfront of Masan in Changwon with chrysanthemums from October 31 to November 8, 2026. This year’s theme is “Chrysanthemums Embracing the Autumn Sea.”
Quick facts
- Dates: Sat, Oct 31 to Sun, Nov 8, 2026 (9 days)
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: 3.15 Marine Nuri Park (main site), Hapo Waterfront Park and the Masan Marine New Town area, Changwon
- Admission: Free
- Organizer: Changwon City
What to expect
- About 100,000 chrysanthemums arranged in eight themed displays at 3.15 Marine Nuri Park.
- A multimedia fireworks show, and a sea-based fire show (nakhwa) that is new this year.
- An autumn outdoor cinema, AI experience booths and food spaces in Masan Marine New Town.
- Step-free routes across the festival grounds, which suit wheelchairs and strollers.
Good to know
- I could not confirm the show times for the fireworks and the fire show, so check Changwon City’s announcements.
- I did not find a dedicated festival website; Changwon City’s site lists the event. The two sources I read gave slightly different contact numbers, so check before calling.
- This is a nine-day event that ends on Nov 8, so go before then.
How to get there
The festival is on the Masan waterfront in Changwon. I did not confirm bus routes, parking or shuttle details, so check a map app and the city’s notices before you go.