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

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show is the first permanent drone light show held in Korea. With a different theme every week, hundreds of drones put up spectacular performances to the delights of visitors.

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.

Enjoy light sculptures, photo zones and cultural events at Seomyeon 1st Street during Seomyeon Light Festival.

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.

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.

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

Every spring, over 3,000 cherry trees are in full bloom along Nakdonggang Riverside at Samnak Eco Park, forming a 12km long flower tunnel. Nakdonggang River Garden Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the best cherry blossom attractions in Busan.

The annual Busan Nakdong River Rapeseed Flower Festival is held annually in spring when the canola flowers are in full bloom at Daejeo Ecological Park, the largest canola field in Korea.

The Lotus Lantern Festival is a representative Buddhist cultural festival to celebrate Buddha's Birthday. Colorful lotus lanterns with vibrant patterns illuminate beautifully on nightfall during the festival period

The popular Haeundae Sand Festival is organised annually every summer since 2005. Visitors can enjoy magnificent sand sculptures made by world-renowned artists on the beautiful beach of Haeundae with blue ocean background.

Pohang International Fire & Light Festival is one of the Top 3 firework festivals in Korea. Festival programs include the international fireworks show, light drone show, international fireworks contest, street parade, local market, etc.

Catch the best K-Pop artists perform their greatest hits on stage at Busan One Asia Festival. 2024 BOF Big CONCERT lineup includes Billie, BOYNEXTDOOR, god, H1-KEY, LUN8, n.SSign, NOWADAYS, SUPER JUNIOR-D&E and ZEROBASEONE.