TOP 10 Festivals & Events in Busan, Korea (2024)
Busan is the second most visited city, after Seoul in South Korea.
With the latest hot attractions (e.g. Haeundae Sky Capsule, Lotte World Adventure Busan, Skyline Luge Busan) and together with its fabulous local food, great shopping outlets/malls, nature scenic walking trails and ease of public transport to places, many travellers are visiting or revisiting Busan.
Blessed with beautiful coastline, Busan hosted several biggest and famous festivals in different seasons across the year. So, check out the best festivals in Busan for your visit.
All Year Round
Gwangalli Beach
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show
Every Saturday, 20:00, 22:00 (Mar - Sep), 19:00, 21:00 (Oct - Feb), 10 mins
free admission
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.
October
Centum City & BIFF Square
29th Busan International Film Festival
2 - 11 Oct 2024
vary according to events
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.
October
Samnak Eco Park, Sasang-gu
Busan International Rock Festival
4 - 6 Oct 2024
admission fee applies
Busan International Rock Festival is Korea's longest running rock music festival. The outdoor music festival takes place at Samnak Ecological Park annually. It features the best and up-coming artists in Korea and around the world.
November
Gwangalli Beach
19th Busan Fireworks Festival
9 Nov 2024
free (fee applicable for reserved seat)
Busan Fireworks Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Busan that takes place every autumn along Gwangalli Beach. You can also enjoy the fireworks from Dongbaekseom Island, Igidae Coastal Park and Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.
December January
Haeundae Beach
11th Haeundae Light Festival
2024: TBA
free admission
(ref> 2 Dec 2023 - 31 Jan 2024, 17:30 - 24:00)
Haeundae Lights Festival is Haeundae's representative winter festival! Lights and media arts illuminate Haeundae Beach to Gunam-ro main road beautifully with various light sculpture photo zones and fun hands-on experience programs.
December January
Jung-gu, Nampodong
Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival
2024: TBA
free admission
(ref> 8 Dec 2023 - 14 Jan 2024, 18:00 - 22:00)
The winter light festival (formerly Busan Christmas Tree Cultural Festival) is held annually in Nampo. The shopping streets of Gwangbok-ro and Gwangbokjungang-ro are decorated with Christmas trees and colourful lights, bringing joy to all.
March
Samnak Eco Park, Sasang-gu
2024 Nakdong River Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 29 - 31 Mar 2024)
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.
April
Daejeo Eco Park, Gangseo-gu
Busan Nakdong River Yucahe (Canola) Flower Festival
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref> 2024: Cancelled, 2023: 8 - 16 Apr cancelled)
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.
May
Haeundae Beach
2024 Haeundae Sand Festival
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 24 - 27 May 2024. Sand sculpture exhibition on display till 9 Jun 2024)
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.
May June
2 hrs from Busan
Pohang International Fireworks Festival 2024
2025: TBA
free admission
(ref: 31 May - 2 Jun 2024)
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.
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