TOP 21 Festivals & Events in Busan, Korea (2025)

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show is the first permanent drone light show held in Korea. With a different theme every week, hundreds of drones put up spectacular performances to the delights of visitors.

Every spring, over 3,000 cherry trees are in full bloom along Nakdonggang Riverside at Samnak Eco Park, forming a 12km long flower tunnel. Nakdonggang River Garden Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the best cherry blossom attractions in Busan.

The annual Busan Nakdong River Rapeseed Flower Festival is held annually in spring when the canola flowers are in full bloom at Daejeo Ecological Park, the largest canola field in Korea.

The Lotus Lantern Festival is a representative Buddhist cultural festival to celebrate Buddha's Birthday. Colorful lotus lanterns with vibrant patterns illuminate beautifully on nightfall during the festival period

The popular Haeundae Sand Festival is organised annually every summer since 2005. Visitors can enjoy magnificent sand sculptures made by world-renowned artists on the beautiful beach of Haeundae with blue ocean background.

Pohang International Fire & Light Festival is one of the Top 3 firework festivals in Korea. Festival programs include the international fireworks show, light drone show, international fireworks contest, street parade, local market, etc.

Catch the best K-Pop artists perform their greatest hits on stage at Busan One Asia Festival. 2024 BOF Big CONCERT lineup includes Billie, BOYNEXTDOOR, god, H1-KEY, LUN8, n.SSign, NOWADAYS, SUPER JUNIOR-D&E and ZEROBASEONE.

Get to this exciting annual chicken and beer event held at Duryu Park (DAEGU) from Busan with the country's best artists of the year performing live throughout the day.

The annual Busan Sea Festival is held at Dadaepo Beach in Busan with a series of concerts, Night Pool Party (by renowned Korean hip-hop musicians), fireworks, street performances, sunset surfing, beach yoga, Zumba & Dance, beach pubs, etc.

WATERBOMB is one of the biggest music festivals in Korea. The festival combines the unique concept of live K-Pop performances with water canon sprays on the crowds during the show for a fun-filled day.

The Busan International Film Festival has grown from Korea's first international film festival to Asia's largest Film Festival. Visitors can enjoy screenings of international films, Red Carpet Event to catch your favourite artists, etc.

Enjoy light sculptures, photo zones and cultural events at Seomyeon 1st Street during Seomyeon Light Festival.