TOP 20 Festivals & Events in Busan, Korea (2026)

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show is the first permanent drone light show held in Korea. With a different theme every week, 1100 drones (3000 on special events) put up spectacular performances to the delights of visitors.

Busan International Rock Festival is Korea's longest running rock music festival. The outdoor music festival takes place at Samnak Ecological Park annually, featuring best and up-coming artists.

The Busan International Film Festival has grown from Korea's first international film festival to Asia's largest Film Festival. Visitors can enjoy screenings of international films, Red Carpet Event to catch your favourite artists, etc.

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.

Busan Fireworks Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Busan that takes place every autumn along Gwangalli Beach. You can also enjoy the fireworks from Dongbaekseom Island, Igidae Coastal Park and Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.

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. 450m stretch of the park will come alive with dazzling lights, media art installations and engaging activities by the sea.

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.

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.

▶20:00 – 23:45 Year-end music concert, New Year-themed & giant moon photo zones
▶23:45 – 00:17 New Year’s countdown, Bell-tolling ceremony & fireworks display

Welcome the new year at Songdo Sunrise Festival with performances and countdown to the first sunrise of the year. There will be New Year's rice cake soup, warm drinks, writing of new year's wishes, souvenirs and SNS certification shot event.