Seongju Chamoe Festival Brings Voices from Across the Nation to Seongju

Held Every May as Part of the 'Seongju Chamoe & Life Culture Festival'

Preliminary Round on May 3 at the Small Theater of Seongju Culture and Arts Center

Finalists to Perform on May 17 at the Special Outdoor Stage in Seongbak Forest

Seongju County has begun accepting nationwide applications for the '2026 Seongju Chamoe Festival'.

The Seongju Chamoe Festival is the flagship event that serves as the finale of the annual 'Seongju Chamoe & Life Culture Festival' held every May. This participatory singing competition brings together contestants from across the country to compete and connect through music. In addition to promoting Seongju's signature agricultural product, chamoe (Korean melon), the festival has become a leading local cultural content by discovering talented new singers.

Any citizen of the Republic of Korea is eligible to participate, and applications can be submitted online (via Naver Form) or by email until April 24, 2026.

Poster for the "2026 Seongju Chamoe Festival" - Provided by Seongju County Office

The preliminary round will be held on May 3, 2026 at the Small Theater of the Seongju Culture and Arts Center. Finalists will advance to the main stage, which will take place on May 17, 2026 at the special outdoor stage in Seongbak Forest. The finals will feature dynamic performances with live professional accompaniment, allowing performers to interact with the audience in real time.

This year's festival is expected to offer an even richer experience for both participants and spectators, as popular singers such as Geum Jandi and Kim Dahyun have been invited for celebratory performances.

An official from Seongju County stated, "The Seongju Chamoe Festival is an open celebration where diverse voices from across the nation come together to create a single stage," adding, "We sincerely hope that many talented and passionate individuals will join us in Seongju to pursue their dreams." Meanwhile, the Seongju Chamoe Festival, as a participatory event combining local culture and tourism, has become a highlight of the Seongju Chamoe & Life Culture Festival, which attracts large numbers of visitors each year and receives enthusiastic responses.

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