Busan Festivals, Events & Travel Guide
Busan.net is a local guide to what's on in Busan, South Korea — festivals, fireworks and events updated every morning, plus practical guides on getting around and where to stand for the best views. Korean site: 부산넷.
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Busan Fireworks Festival 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge
Getting to Busan
Airport rail, limousine buses, KTX from Seoul, ferries from Japan, and getting around once you arrive
G-STAR 2026
Korea's biggest game show · BEXCO, Haeundae-gu, Busan · Online tickets only
Gwangalli Drone Light Show
Free · every Saturday evening over Gwangalli Beach, Busan
Yeongdo Bridge Festival 2026
Free festival on Yeongdo island · harbor-side stage, sea fireworks, a parade on the drawbridge
Busan Mackerel Festival 2026
Free seaside festival at Songdo Beach · bare-hand mackerel catching, auctions, opening-night fireworks
What to Eat in Busan
Busan's local dishes explained: soups, market snacks, seafood and grilled meats
This weekend in Busan Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show Free
📅 Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · 📍 Gwangalli Beach, Suyeong-gu · 광안리 M(Marvelous) 드론 라이트쇼
Admission: Free
Read our guide → · 자세히 (Korean page) · Official site · Google Maps
Moonlight Exercise Busan Challenge Free
📅 Sep 19 – Nov 7, 2026 · 📍 Busan Citizens Park, North Port Waterfront Park & Hwamyeong Eco Park · 달밤에체조 부산 챌린지
Admission: Free
Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지)
📅 Sep 19 – Nov 7, 2026 · 📍 Dasom Plaza at Busan Citizens Park / Lawn Plaza at North Port Waterfront Park / Lotus Colony at Hwamyeong Eco Park
Admission: Free
The Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge is a Busan-specific community sports program designed to encourage even citizens who are not accustomed to exercise or have little interest in it to participate in community sports activities in an easy and enjoyable way. Its goals are to expand citizen participation in community sports, promote health, and foster a vibrant nighttime leisure culture. Hosted and organized by the Busan Metropolitan City, this citizen-participation event utilizes outdoor spaces—such as Busan’s iconic parks and waterfront areas—to allow residents to enjoy recreational sp…
Busan Global Webtoon Festival Free
📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Busan Cultural Contents Complex, Haeundae-gu · 부산글로벌웹툰페스티벌
Admission: Free
Busan Mackerel Festival Free
📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Songdo Beach, Seo-gu · 부산고등어축제
Admission: Free
Read our guide → · 자세히 (Korean page) · Official site · Google Maps
Yeongdo Bridge Festival Free
📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Bongnae-dong Mulyangjang & Amir Park, Yeongdo-gu · 영도다리축제
Admission: Free
Read our guide → · 자세히 (Korean page) · Official site · Google Maps
3rd Busan Intangible Heritage Art Fair 2026 Free
📅 Oct 31 – Nov 8, 2026 · 📍 BIFF Hill, Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae-gu · 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어
Admission: Free
International Ki Sports Festival (키스포츠페스티벌)
📅 Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 P.ARK & Busan Environmental Corporation (BECO)
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Admission: 30,000 won
The International Ki Sports Festival is the only multi-sport event in Korea, with participation from both elite athletes as well as the general public who have an interest in sports. The festival is divided into four categories of competion, expo, conference, and additional events.
Coming up
Busan Global Webtoon Festival Free
📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Busan Cultural Contents Complex, Haeundae-gu · 부산글로벌웹툰페스티벌
Admission: Free
Busan Mackerel Festival Free
📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Songdo Beach, Seo-gu · 부산고등어축제
Admission: Free
Read our guide → · 자세히 (Korean page) · Official site · Google Maps
Yeongdo Bridge Festival Free
📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Bongnae-dong Mulyangjang & Amir Park, Yeongdo-gu · 영도다리축제
Admission: Free
Read our guide → · 자세히 (Korean page) · Official site · Google Maps
3rd Busan Intangible Heritage Art Fair 2026 Free
📅 Oct 31 – Nov 8, 2026 · 📍 BIFF Hill, Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae-gu · 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어
Admission: Free
International Ki Sports Festival (키스포츠페스티벌)
📅 Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 P.ARK & Busan Environmental Corporation (BECO)
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Admission: 30,000 won
The International Ki Sports Festival is the only multi-sport event in Korea, with participation from both elite athletes as well as the general public who have an interest in sports. The festival is divided into four categories of competion, expo, conference, and additional events.
K-Sports Festival Busan 2026 with P.ARK
📅 Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 P.ARK & Yeongdo football ground, Yeongdo-gu · 피아크와 함께하는 2026 키스포츠페스티벌 부산
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FAQ
When is the Busan Fireworks Festival 2026?
The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival is on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the evening at Gwangalli Beach. See our fireworks guide for the best viewing spots, paid seats and how to get there by subway.
How do I get from Gimhae Airport to the city?
Take the Busan-Gimhae Light Rail to Sasang (about 9 minutes) and change to Metro Line 2, or take an airport limousine bus to Seomyeon or Haeundae. Our "Getting to Busan" guide compares all options.
Is Busan.net an official site?
No. Busan.net is an independent guide. Event listings come from Korea Tourism Organization open data, and we link to official sites so you can check the latest details.
Updated daily · Last update Oct 27, 2026