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TOP 21 Festivals & Events in Busan, Korea (2025)
Busan is the second most visited city, after Seoul in South Korea.
With the latest hot attractions (e.g. Haeundae Sky Capsule, Lotte World Adventure Busan, Skyline Luge Busan) and together with its fabulous local food, great shopping outlets/malls, nature scenic walking trails and ease of public transport to places, many travellers are visiting or revisiting Busan.
Blessed with beautiful coastline, Busan hosted several biggest and famous festivals in different seasons across the year. So, check out the best festivals in Busan for your visit.
All Year Round
Gwangalli Beach
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show
Every Saturday, 20:00, 22:00 (Mar - Sep), 19:00, 21:00 (Oct - Feb), 10 mins
free admission
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.
October
Centum City & BIFF Square
30th Busan International Film Festival
17 - 26 Oct 2025
vary according to events
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.
November
Gwangalli Beach
19th Busan Fireworks Festival
15 Nov 2025
free (fee applicable for reserved seat)
19:00
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.
November to February
Millak Waterside Park near Gwangalli Beach
The 1st Millak Luce Festa
2025-2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 2 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025, 16:00 - 23:00, every Fridays & Saturdays)
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.
November to February
Jung-gu, Nampodong
Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival
2025-2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 15 Nov 2024 - 2 Feb 2025, 18:00 - 22:00)
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.
December January February
Haeundae Beach
11th Haeundae Light Festival
2025-2026: TBA
free admission
(ref:14 Dec 2024 - 2 Feb 2025, 17:30 - 24:00)
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.
March
Samnak Eco Park, Sasang-gu
2026 Nakdong River Garden Cherry Blossom Festival
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 28 - 30 Mar 2025)
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.
April May
Songsanghyeon Square & Busan Citizens Park
Busan Lotus Lantern Festival
2026: TBA
free admission
(ref: 18 Apr - 6 May 2025)
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
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