About
Waterbomb is South Korea's wildly popular summer water-and-music festival, launched in Seoul in 2015 and now a nationwide and international phenomenon. It combines high-energy K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM performances with massive water fights where crowds battle with water cannons. The festival has expanded to Japan, Thailand, Dubai, and beyond.
Highlights
- Iconic 'Waterbomb Time' — live performers trigger audience-wide water battles
- K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM headline performances
- Multi-city Korean tour: Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and more
- Global expansion to Japan, Thailand, Dubai, Singapore
- Sells out within hours of tickets going on sale
- Daytime outdoor format — no overnight camping
Details
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Venue
- KINTEX Outdoor Global Stage
- Founded
- 2015
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Status
- active
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