TOP 18 Festivals & Events in Busan, Korea (2025 - 2026)

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.

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.

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.

Join in the fun with many others by jumping into the freezing ocean, revealing the true spirit of polar bears whom are not afraid of cold at the annual Haeundae Polar Bear Festival.

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 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.

Catch the best K-Pop artists perform their greatest hits on stage at Busan One Asia Festival. 2025 BOF BIG & BAND CONCERT lineup includes NCT WISH, ATEEZ, Hearts2Hearts, LUCY, QWER, DRAGON PONY, SUPER JUNIOR, 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.