Waterbomb is an annual summer music festival founded by Volume Unit Entertainment and organized by Madeone. It was first launched in 2015 in Seoul, South Korea, and has since expanded to other cities and countries. The festival features a mix of music, dance, and art performances on multiple stages, showcasing both national and international artists with a focus on K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM.
In addition to the performances, there are photo booths, art and lounge spaces, food vendors, retail store stalls and a VVIP lounge set up during the festival. As the name suggests, the festival also includes various water-based activities such as water cannons, water gun fights, pool parties, and more. It has been criticized for its high water usage.
The event usually divides its artists into two different teams, each characterized by different colours. The festival-goers are free to choose their team when buying the tickets to the event. This includes a water fight between the two teams and a winner is announced at the end of the festival.
Locations and dates 2015 Edition Date LocationVenueLine-upRef.1 August 1 Seoul, South Korea Jamsil Sports Complex
2016 Edition Date LocationVenueLine-upRef.2 July 30 Seoul, South KoreaJamsil Sports Complex
2017 Edition Date LocationVenueLine-upRef.3July 29 Seoul, South KoreaJamsil Sports Complex
2018 Edition Date LocationVenueLine-upRef.4 July 20Seoul, South KoreaJamsil Sports ComplexJuly 21July 28 Busan, South Korea Busan Asiad Stadium
2019 Edition Date LocationVenueLine-upRef.5 July 13Busan, South KoreaBusan Asiad StadiumJuly 20 Seoul, South Korea Jamsil Sports ComplexJuly 21August 10 Incheon, South Korea Paradise City August 15 Daejeon, South Korea Daejeon Hanbat Sports ComplexAugust 17Daegu, South Korea Daegu StadiumAugust 24 Gwangju, South Korea Gwangju Women's University
2022 EditionDateLocationVenueLine-upRef.6 June 24Seoul, South Korea Jamsil Sports ComplexJune 25June 26July 23 Daegu, South Korea Daegu StadiumJuly 30 Busan, South Korea Busan Asiad StadiumAugust 6Incheon, South Korea Paradise CityAugust 13 Suwon, South Korea Suwon World Cup Auxiliary Stadium
2023 Edition Date LocationVenueLine-upRef.7 April 13 Bangkok, Thailand Thunderdome Stadium April 14June 23Seoul, South Korea Jamsil Sports Complex June 24 June 25 July 15 Incheon, South Korea Songdo Moonlight Festival Park July 22Daegu, South Korea Daegu Stadium July 22Nagoya, Japan Aichi Sky Expo July 23 July 29 Busan, South Korea Busan Osiria ShowplexJuly 29Tokyo, Japan Belluna Dome July 30August 5Daejeon, South Korea Mokwon University August 12 Suwon, South Korea Suwon World Cup Auxiliary Stadium August 19 Sokcho, South Korea Hanwha Resort Seorak August 26 Jeju, South Korea Jeju Stadium List of cancelled datesJuly 15–16 Osaka, Japan Maishima Sports Island
2024 Edition Date LocationVenueLine-upRef.8 June 1 Hong KongAXA x WONDERLANDJune 2 June 7 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai Festival CityJune 8 July 5Seoul, South Korea Korea International Exhibition CenterJuly 6July 7July 13Jeju, South Korea Jeju Stadium July 13Fukuoka, Japan Uminonakamichi Seaside Park Open Air TheaterJuly 20 Daegu, South KoreaDaegu Stadium July 27 Busan, South Korea항친수공원 North Port Waterfront ParkJuly 27 Tokyo, Japan Sea Forest WaterwayJuly 28 August 3 Incheon, South KoreaSangSang PlatformAugust 10 Daejeon, South KoreaMokwon UniversityAugust 17 Sokcho, South KoreaHanwha Resort Seorak SoranoAugust 24 Suwon, South KoreaUniversity of SuwonAugust 24 Sentosa, Singapore Siloso BeachAugust 25 August 31 Yeosu, South KoreaYeosu Expo Sky Tower List of cancelled datesMay 18–19Xiamen, ChinaFantawild Tong'an
2025 Edition DateLocationVenueLine-upRef. 9February 22Manila, PhilippinesQuirino GrandstandFebruary 23April 12Hainan, China Changying Park, HaikouApril 13 July 4Seoul, South KoreaKorea International Exhibition CenterJuly 5 July 6 July 26Busan, South Korea Busan North Port August 23Sokcho, South Korea Hanwha Resort Seorak August 30Sentosa, Singapore Siloso BeachAugust 31September 6Bali, Indonesia Atlas Beach Club September 7 November 8Macau Macau Outdoor Performance Venue November 9 November 15Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Van Phuc CityNovember 16
2026 Edition DateLocationVenueLine-upRef.10 July 24 Seoul, South Korea KINTEX Outdoor Global stage July 25 July 26 August 8 Busan, South Korea Lotte World Adventure Busan
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