Festival guide

Yeongdo Bridge Festival 2026 — Dates, Fireworks, Parade & How to Get There (Oct 30–Nov 1)

Free festival on Yeongdo island · harbor-side stage, sea fireworks, a parade on the drawbridge

By Busan.net editors · Published Oct 25, 2026 · 한국어로 보기

The 34th Yeongdo Bridge Festival runs from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026, at two sites on Yeongdo island in Busan: the Bongnae-dong Mulyangjang waterfront and Amir Park. Highlights are the opening night concert and sea fireworks on October 30, a parade across Yeongdo Bridge at 2 p.m. on October 31, and a song contest and retro concert on November 1. Entry is free; the two sites are about 4–5 km apart.

Families watching a waterfront stage, a raised drawbridge and fireworks over the sea at dusk — Illustrative image — an autumn night festival with a waterfront stage, a bridge and fireworks over the sea. Not an actual photo of the Yeongdo Bridge Festival.

At a glance

When	Fri Oct 30 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 (3 days, 34th edition)
Where	Bongnae-dong Mulyangjang (just across Yeongdo Bridge — stage, fireworks, food, flea market) and Amir Park (next to the National Maritime Museum — kids' activities, song contest)
Cost	Free. Food and some activities are paid.
Highlights	Oct 30 evening opening, concert and sea fireworks · Oct 31, 2 p.m. parade on Yeongdo Bridge · Nov 1 song contest final and retro concert
Organizer	Yeongdo-gu · Yeongdo Cultural Center

What kind of festival is it?

Old-fashioned wooden stalls, black rubber shoes and an old bicycle along a seaside path — Illustrative image — a retro street decorated like old Busan. Not an actual photo of the festival.

Yeongdo Bridge (today's Yeongdodaegyo) opened in 1934 as a drawbridge that lifts one side to let ships through. During the Korean War, refugees promised each other “if we get separated, let's meet at Yeongdo Bridge.” The festival celebrates the bridge and the people of Yeongdo. This year it mixes nostalgia (a retro alley, silent films, a play), the sea (fireworks and fire-boats joining the bridge parade) and family activities in Amir Park. It's run as a disposable-free festival, lending reusable cups and plates.

Program by day

Fri Oct 30 — Mulyangjang: from 6 p.m. performances and opening ceremony → celebration concert (singer Jeong Mi-ae) → sea fireworks
Sat Oct 31 — Yeongdo Bridge: 2 p.m. “Crossing Yeongdo Bridge” parade (taekwondo, cheerleading, giant flags; fire-boats and coast guard boats on the water). Mulyangjang: a retro play and a retro EDM show. Amir Park: celebrity chef cooking show, rice ball and fish cake tasting (first 100 people).
Sun Nov 1 — Mulyangjang: silent film theater, K-pop dance gala. Amir Park: Hidden Singer special concert, song contest final, retro concert by singer Jadu, closing ceremony.
All three days: retro alley, food and beer zones, flea market (Mulyangjang); kids' festival, wooden playground, sea library (Amir Park).

Exact times for some day 2–3 events and the fireworks start time had not been announced as of October 19. Check the official website before you go.

The two sites and how to get there

VenueViewing spotSubway stationLocations are approximate

1. Bongnae-dong Mulyangjang — Stage, fireworks, food · east of Yeongdo Bridge · Google Maps · Kakao Map
2. Amir Park — Family activities, song contest · next to the National Maritime Museum · Google Maps · Kakao Map
3. Yeongdo Bridge — Parade Oct 31, 2 p.m. · fireworks views · Google Maps · Kakao Map
Nampo Station (Line 1) — Walk across Yeongdo Bridge, 10–15 min to Mulyangjang · Google Maps · Kakao Map

People walking across a bridge walkway over the sea toward an island at sunset — Illustrative image — walking across the bridge to Yeongdo. Not an actual photo of Yeongdo Bridge.

Bongnae-dong Mulyangjang (stage, fireworks, food): take Metro Line 1 to Nampo Station and walk across Yeongdo Bridge — the waterfront on the east side is the venue, about 10–15 minutes. It's right next to Nampo-dong and Jagalchi Market.
Amir Park (family activities, song contest): a seaside lawn in Dongsam-dong, right next to the National Maritime Museum. No parking of its own — take a city bus to the “National Maritime Museum” stop (use Naver or Kakao Map).
Between the two: about 4–5 km apart; allow 20–30 minutes by bus or taxi. Amir Park by day and Mulyangjang in the evening works well.

Roads around Mulyangjang are narrow with little parking, and traffic on Yeongdo Bridge may be restricted during the parade.

Where to watch the fireworks

The opening-night fireworks are launched over the sea in front of Mulyangjang. The waterfront in front of the stage is closest; if it's crowded, you can also look out to sea from the Nampo side of Yeongdo Bridge and the waterfront near Lotte Department Store Gwangbok. It's much smaller than the Busan Fireworks Festival (Nov 7) but far less crowded — good with kids.

Food and sights nearby

Cross one bridge and you're in Nampo-dong, Jagalchi Market and Gukje Market — buy seed hotteok and fish cakes, or have grilled eel or pork soup for dinner. On Yeongdo itself, visit the cliffside Huinnyeoul Culture Village, the art-filled shipyard alleys of Kkangkkangi Art Village, and Taejongdae. The same weekend, the Busan Mackerel Festival is held at nearby Songdo Beach (15–20 minutes by car via Namhang Bridge).

FAQ

When is the Yeongdo Bridge Festival 2026?

Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026 (34th edition).

Where is it held?

At two sites on Yeongdo, Busan: Bongnae-dong Mulyangjang next to Yeongdo Bridge (stage, fireworks, food) and Amir Park next to the National Maritime Museum (family activities, song contest).

When are the fireworks?

On the first night, October 30, after the 6 p.m. opening ceremony and concert, over the sea in front of Mulyangjang. Check the official notice for the exact start time.

Is it free?

Yes. Food and some activities cost extra.

How do I get there by public transport?

For Mulyangjang, take Metro Line 1 to Nampo Station and walk across Yeongdo Bridge (10–15 minutes). For Amir Park, take a city bus to the National Maritime Museum stop.