The Ulsan Christmas Market is a Christmas-themed night market held from November 27 to December 26, 2026, around the windmill by the main gate of Ulsan Grand Park (울산대공원). It doesn’t open every day. You can visit on Fridays and Saturdays, and on each day of Christmas week from Wednesday, December 23 to Saturday, December 26. Opening hours are 6 PM to 10 PM. Entry is free, and visitors of all ages are welcome.
What Is the Ulsan Christmas Market?
The Ulsan Culture & Tourism Foundation (울산문화관광재단) hosts and organizes this Christmas night market. It’s set up around the windmill at the main gate of Ulsan Grand Park. The market mixes vendor booths selling goods, hands-on activity booths, food booths, and a line of food trucks.
The first market took place in 2025 under the name Ulsan-ui Bam, Christmas Market (울산의 밤, 크리스마스 마켓), which means “Ulsan Night, Christmas Market.” This year is the second edition. It opens earlier, in late November, and adds extra market days during Christmas week.
Ulsan Christmas Market 2026 Dates and Opening Days
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 27 – December 26, 2026 |
| Open days | Every Friday and Saturday, plus Wednesday to Saturday of Christmas week |
| Hours | 6 PM – 10 PM (18:00–22:00) |
| Venue | Windmill area near the main gate of Ulsan Grand Park |
| Address | 94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan (울산광역시 남구 대공원로 94, 옥동) |
| Host & organizer | Ulsan Culture & Tourism Foundation |
| Admission | Free |
| Age limit | None, all ages welcome |
| Inquiries | Christmas Market Operations Office, 052-716-5007 |
| Official website | http://ulsanstorynightmarket.com/ |
We worked out the dates below by applying the official opening days to the 2026 calendar. They don’t come from an official schedule, so please check the website again before you go.
| Week | Market days |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Fri, Nov 27 and Sat, Nov 28 |
| Week 2 | Fri, Dec 4 and Sat, Dec 5 |
| Week 3 | Fri, Dec 11 and Sat, Dec 12 |
| Week 4 | Fri, Dec 18 and Sat, Dec 19 |
| Christmas week | Wed, Dec 23; Thu, Dec 24; Fri, Dec 25; Sat, Dec 26 |
That makes 12 market days in total. The market stays closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on Wednesdays and Thursdays outside Christmas week.
Things to Do at the Ulsan Christmas Market
The 2026 call for vendors aimed to recruit 48 teams in total. Here is the planned booth breakdown:
| Type | Number of teams |
|---|---|
| Vendor booths | 15 |
| Activity booths | 6 |
| Food booths | 10 |
| Food trucks | 17 |
| Total | 48 |
Food booths may sell only packaged, ready-made products. On-site cooking and food preparation are restricted. For food made fresh on the spot, go to the food trucks.
The Korea Tourism Organization’s event listing also mentions a carousel, a snow zone, Santa’s House, and busking performances. However, we couldn’t find these programs on the official 2026 website or in related news coverage. If one of them is your main reason to visit, check the website or call the operations office (052-716-5007) first.
Ulsan Christmas Market Admission and Payment
Admission is free. You don’t need a ticket to enter, and you only pay for goods or food you buy at the booths.
All participating vendors must register as merchants for Ulsan Pay (울산페이), Ulsan’s local currency, so Ulsan Pay should be accepted at the market. Other payment methods, such as credit cards and cash, have not been confirmed. International visitors should bring some cash just in case.
Getting to the Ulsan Christmas Market at Ulsan Grand Park & Parking
The market is at the windmill area by the main gate of Ulsan Grand Park, 94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan (울산광역시 남구 대공원로 94, 옥동). We couldn’t confirm the following through official sources:
- routes from Seoul, Busan, Incheon International Airport, or Gimhae International Airport
- bus stops and bus routes near the main gate
- estimated taxi fares
To plan your trip, search for “Ulsan Grand Park main gate” (울산대공원 정문) in a map app.
Parking at Ulsan Grand Park is paid. These are the rates listed on a tourism information page:
| Vehicle | Parking fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger car, base rate | 500 KRW (~$0.37 USD) for 30 minutes |
| Passenger car, extra time | 200 KRW (~$0.15 USD) per 10 minutes after the first 30 minutes |
| Large vehicles | Double the passenger car rate |
These rates don’t come from the official operator. For exact fees, check with the Ulsan Facilities Management Corporation (울산시설관리공단), which runs Ulsan Grand Park. The market only opens in the evenings, mostly on weekends, so the parking lot may get crowded.
What Was the 2025 Ulsan Christmas Market Like?
Here’s a record of the first market in 2025. This year’s programs may be different, so treat this as background only.
| Item | 2025 details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Ulsan-ui Bam, Christmas Market (울산의 밤, 크리스마스 마켓) |
| Schedule | Every Friday and Saturday from December 5, 5 PM – 9 PM, plus special openings on December 24–25 |
| Size | 34 booths and 6 food trucks |
| Programs | Giant windmill tree, Santa and Rudolph sleigh photo zone, Santa gift-giving event (pre-registration required), balloon art for kids, carol busking |
The 2025 Santa gift-giving event required advance registration, and all spots were taken within 20 minutes of opening. If a similar event happens this year, it may fill up quickly, so check the website announcements often.
Compared with last year, the 2026 market runs longer (it opens November 27) and starts an hour later, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The number of participating teams has also grown to 48.
Tips for Visiting the Ulsan Christmas Market
- Check the opening days first. The market opens only on Fridays and Saturdays and from December 23 to 26. On other weekdays there’s nothing to see.
- Go on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. The market is open on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, which are good days for the holiday atmosphere.
- Plan how you’ll pay. Ulsan Pay should be accepted, but other payment methods haven’t been confirmed, so bring some cash too.
- Dress warmly. This is an outdoor evening event from late November into December, so pack a coat and gloves.
- Check programs on the website. Attractions like the carousel and Santa’s House haven’t been confirmed for this year. Check the official website or contact the operations office before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ulsan Christmas Market open every day?
No, it isn’t open every day. It runs only on Fridays and Saturdays, plus Wednesday, December 23 through Saturday, December 26 during Christmas week. Hours are 6 PM to 10 PM.
Is there an entrance fee for the Ulsan Christmas Market?
No, entry is free. Visitors of all ages can come in, and you only pay for goods or food you buy at the booths.
Is the Ulsan Christmas Market open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Yes, it’s open on both days. During Christmas week, the market runs for four days, on Wednesday, December 23, Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25, and Saturday, December 26, from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Where can I park for the Christmas market at Ulsan Grand Park?
Use the paid parking lot at Ulsan Grand Park. A tourism information page lists 500 KRW (~$0.37 USD) for the first 30 minutes for passenger cars, then 200 KRW (~$0.15 USD) per 10 minutes. For exact rates, check with the Ulsan Facilities Management Corporation.
Can I use Ulsan Pay at the Ulsan Christmas Market?
Most likely, yes. All participating vendors must register as Ulsan Pay merchants. Other payment methods haven’t been confirmed, though, so it’s a good idea to bring some cash as well.
How do I sign up for the Santa gift event at the Ulsan Christmas Market?
A 2026 Santa gift event hasn’t been confirmed yet. In 2025, the event required advance registration and filled up in 20 minutes. Watch the official website (http://ulsanstorynightmarket.com/) for news about this year.
Where exactly is the Ulsan Christmas Market held?
It’s held around the windmill by the main gate of Ulsan Grand Park. The address is 94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan (울산광역시 남구 대공원로 94, 옥동).
Who should I contact with questions about the Ulsan Christmas Market?
Call the Christmas Market Operations Office at 052-716-5007. Event news is also posted on the official website.
