Busan Events in January 2027 — Festivals, Exhibitions & Things to Do

Busan in January 2027: 2 festivals and events and 11 exhibitions (10 free). Listings as of Nov 13, 2026, from Korea Tourism Organization and Busan City open data.

Festivals & events 2

Seomyeon Light Festival 2026

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Seomyeon Light Festival 2026

2026 서면 빛축제

📅 Oct 29, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 · 📍 Seomyeon 1st Street, near Seomyeon Station (Busanjin-gu)

Free winter light festival filling Seomyeon 1st Street, right by Seomyeon Station, with illuminations and photo spots u…

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Admission: Free

Free winter light festival filling Seomyeon 1st Street, right by Seomyeon Station, with illuminations and photo spots until Feb 14, 2027.

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Haeundae Light Festival

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Haeundae Light Festival

해운대 빛축제

📅 Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 · 📍 Haeundae Beach

The Haeundae Light Festival features light sculptures, media art exhibitions, and various performances, creating healin…

Hours, admission & details

Hours: 18:00-23:00

Admission: Free

The Haeundae Light Festival features light sculptures, media art exhibitions, and various performances, creating healing spaces and urban art spaces in the city center.

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Exhibitions 11

Ecology Through Ma

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Ecology Through Masterpieces

명화로 만나는 생태

📅 Jun 16, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 · 📍 Busan Museum of Marine Natural History, Dongnae-gu

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Admission: Free

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French Allure

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French Allure

French Allure 프렌치 얼루어

📅 Jun 17, 2026 – Apr 10, 2027 · 📍 GoEun Museum of Photography, Haeundae-gu

Hours, admission & details

Admission: Free

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When Tigers Smoked

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When Tigers Smoked: Old Days Exhibition

호랑이 담배 피던 시절

📅 Jun 23, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · 📍 Sasang Life History Museum, Sasang-gu

Hours, admission & details

Admission: Free

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7th Busan International Art Exhibition

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7th Busan International Art Exhibition

제7회 부산국제미술대전

📅 Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 📍 Busan City Hall Gallery, Yeonje-gu

Hours, admission & details

Admission: Free

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Future Museology

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Future Museology

퓨처 뮤지올로지

📅 Sep 17, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 · 📍 Busan Museum of Art, Haeundae-gu

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Admission: Free

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Yet We Are Still Upon the High Waves of This Sea: 1945–1953

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Yet We Are Still Upon the High Waves of This Sea: 1945–1953

그러나 우리는 아직도 이 바다 높은 물결 위에 있다: 1945-1953

📅 Sep 17, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 · 📍 Busan Museum of Art, Haeundae-gu

Hours, admission & details

Admission: Free

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To All the Museums of Yesterday

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To All the Museums of Yesterday

이 모든 어제의 미술관에게

📅 Sep 17, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027 · 📍 Busan Museum of Art, Haeundae-gu

Hours, admission & details

Admission: Free

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Secure Base

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Secure Base

안전기지

📅 Sep 17, 2026 – May 30, 2027 · 📍 Busan Museum of Art, Haeundae-gu

Hours, admission & details

Admission: Free

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Build-up Project

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Build-up Project

빌드업 프로젝트

📅 Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 1, 2027 · 📍 Busan

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Imaginary Zoo

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Imaginary Zoo

상상동물원

📅 Aug 26, 2026 – Feb 23, 2027 · 📍 Lotte Gallery Gwangbok, Jung-gu

Hours, admission & details

Admission: Free

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Gagyageogyeogo! (Hangeul Exhibition)

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Gagyageogyeogo! (Hangeul Exhibition)

가갸거겨고!

📅 Oct 5, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 · 📍 KT&G Sangsang Madang Busan, Busanjin-gu

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FAQ

What festivals are in Busan in January 2027?

Seomyeon Light Festival 2026 (Oct 29, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027); Haeundae Light Festival (해운대 빛축제) (Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027).

Is January a good time to visit Busan?

See the list above for what's on. Our guides cover getting around and what to eat.

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