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Daegu Chimac Festival
- 📅 Dates
- Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 36, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
- 🎫 Admission
- Free (Some fees apply)
- 🕘 Hours
- 18:00-22:00
- 🎪 Venue
- In & Around Duryu Park
- 🏛️ Organizer
- Korean Chicken and Beer Industry Association · Daegu Chimac Festival Organizing Committee
- ☎️ Contact
- +82-53-248-9998
⚠️ This festival's listed dates have passed
The dates above are from the most recent official schedule. Many Korean festivals are annual events held around the same time each year, but the next date has not been officially confirmed yet — please check the official website or a Google search below before planning a trip.
Overview
The Daegu Chimac Festival is Daegu’s signature summer festival and Korea’s largest food-and-drink event celebrating the much-loved pairing of chicken and beer. Since its launch in 2013, it has grown steadily, now drawing one million visitors and helping boost the local economy while raising Daegu’s profile as a global destination. Selected in 2026 for Korea’s Local 100 list and as a Preliminary Global Festival, this year’s event will run from July 1 to 5 in and around Duryu Park. Beyond chicken and beer, the festival offers a full lineup of performances, exhibitions, hands-on programs, and pro
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).
What happens at Daegu Chimac Festival
- Daefrica Waterpia
- Chimac Sing-along Club
- K-Chimac Street
- Chisangnakwon EGG Island
Official programme as registered with the Korea Tourism Organization for the most recent edition. Details can change — check with the organizer before you go.
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📊 How busy this area gets
Visitor-volume index for 달서구, from Korea Tourism Organization big data. 1.00 = that area's own yearly average, so this compares the area against itself — not against Seoul.
The index covers the whole district, not the festival ground itself. Use it to pick a month, not a day. · Aug 1.01 / Oct 1.12
🅿️ Nearby attractions — with actual parking capacity
Most sites only say "parking available." These are official figures from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, so you can judge before you drive.
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🏮 Traditional market days during the festival
Korean country markets open only on days ending in fixed digits — every 5 days. These are the actual dates they open while the festival runs, so you can add one to the same trip.
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Nearby Attractions
Places within 12 km of the festival venue (straight-line distance), described in English by the Korea Tourism Organization. Travel time depends on roads and traffic, so only distance is shown.
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Daegu Duryu Park대구두류공원 Attractionapprox. 0.5 km
Daegu Duryu Park was built near Duryusan and Geumbongsan mountains in 1977. The park encompasses the area of Duryusan Mountain including E-World all the way to…
Korean address for map apps대구광역시 달서구 두류공원로 161 (성당동) -
Glow Safari Panda 100글로우사파리 판다100 Cultural facilityapprox. 0.6 km
Glow Safari Panda 100, located in the 83 Tower of Daegu E-World, is a place where you can enjoy a mystical media experience with cute pandas. It is an experiential space…
Korean address for map apps대구광역시 달서구 두류공원로 200 -
E-World이월드 Attractionapprox. 0.7 km
In October 1987, E-World began construction on a tower and theme park, completed the master plan for the construction in 1993, and opened it in March 1995. It is a…
Korean address for map apps대구광역시 달서구 두류공원로 200 -
E-World 83 Tower이월드 83타워 Attractionapprox. 0.8 km
83 Tower is a symbol of Daegu and offers an incredible view of the entire city. The tower also has a revolving restaurant and Sky Lounge, offering top cuisine and night…
Korean address for map apps대구광역시 달서구 두류공원로 200 (두류동) -
Anjirang Gopchang Alley안지랑 곱창골목 Attractionapprox. 2.1 km
Anjirang Market, located halfway between Anjirang Five-way Intersection and Anjiranggol-ro Street, is now more widely known for the alley filled with restaurants serving…
Korean address for map apps대구광역시 남구 안지랑로16길 67
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