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

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.

Enjoy the festival of beer, wine & barbecue party! There will be fun performances, events and Halloween photo zone too!

Suyeong-gu's first light festival is set to take place at Millak Waterside Park, 15 mins walk from Gwangalli Beach. The festival will feature LED structures and media art across 7 theme zones along the park’s walking paths.

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.

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.

Join in the fun with many others by jumping into the freezing ocean, revealing the true spirit of polar bears whom are not afraid of cold at the annual Haeundae Polar Bear Festival.

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.

Celebrate new year countdown with New Year's Concert and Drone Media Show at Gwangalli Beach in Busan.