Busan Festivals & Events 2026

📅 Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026 · 📍 Gwangalli Beach, Suyeong-gu · 광안리 M(Marvelous) 드론 라이트쇼

Admission: Free

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📅 Sep 19 – Nov 7, 2026 · 📍 Busan Citizens Park, North Port Waterfront Park & Hwamyeong Eco Park · 달밤에체조 부산 챌린지

Admission: Free

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📅 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…

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📅 Oct 26 – Oct 28, 2026 · 📍 Dong-gu · 2026 대한민국 해양 모빌리티･안전 엑스포

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📅 Oct 26 – Oct 28, 2026 · 📍 Event Hall in Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (BPEX) and Bukhang Waterfront Park area

Hours: 10:00-18:00

Admission: Free

The Korea Maritime Mobility · Safety Expo 2026 offer hands-on activities and programs designed to help visitors learn about the importance of maritime safety in a fun and accessible way. Held around Busan Port’s Bukhang Waterfront Park, the programs include an AI-powered maritime photo zone, life jacket decorating and runway experiences, CPR training, and opportunities to try on a Korea Coast Guard uniform. Visitors can also experience ship operation through a simulation, explore various maritime emergency situations in a VR experience zone, and learn how to properly use lifesaving equipment…

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📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Busan Cultural Contents Complex, Haeundae-gu · 부산글로벌웹툰페스티벌

Admission: Free

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📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Songdo Beach, Seo-gu · 부산고등어축제

Admission: Free

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📅 Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 Bongnae-dong Mulyangjang & Amir Park, Yeongdo-gu · 영도다리축제

Admission: Free

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📅 Oct 31 – Nov 8, 2026 · 📍 BIFF Hill, Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae-gu · 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어

Admission: Free

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📅 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.

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📅 Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · 📍 P.ARK & Yeongdo football ground, Yeongdo-gu · 피아크와 함께하는 2026 키스포츠페스티벌 부산

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📅 Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2026 · 📍 BEXCO 2 Exhibition Hall No. 4

Hours: 10:00-18:00 * Event ends at 17:00 on closing day

Admission: 11,000 won / Children free

The Busan Illustration Fair is a representative exhibition in the field of illustration held with the Busan and Gyeongsang regions as its main market. Busan Illustration Fair features approximately 600 booths with the participations of a large number of creators actively working both domestically and internationally in various fields such as illustration, painting, picture books, independent publishing, character design, graphic design, games, animation, webtoons, and calligraphy.

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📅 Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 📍 Gwangalli Beach, Suyeong-gu · 부산불꽃축제

Admission: Free

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📅 Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 📍 North Port Waterfront Park, Dong-gu · 달려라부산 러닝페스티벌

Admission: Free

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📅 Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 📍 Hialeah Lawn, Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu · 부산종합민속예술제

Admission: Free

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📅 Nov 19 – Nov 22, 2026 · 📍 BEXCO, Haeundae-gu · 지스타 2026 (G-STAR 2026)

Admission: Free

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📅 Nov 26 – Dec 25, 2026 · 📍 Busan Cinema Center

Hours: Weekdays 16:00-22:00Weekends & Christmas season 11:00-22:00

Admission: Charged

Busan Christmas Village takes place at the Busan Cinema Center for one month leading up to Christmas. In this vibrant village welcoming visitors, visitors can enjoy a snowy plaza, parades, choir performances, limited-edition Christmas menus by Chef Kang Leo and local Busan brands, gift shops, and season-limited pop-ups. This year, the event operates on a paid ticket system to reduce waiting times and congestion, allowing for a more relaxed experience.

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📅 Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 📍 BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, Haeundae-gu · 부산브릿지마라톤

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