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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.

May June

Haeundae Beach

2026 Haeundae Sand Festival

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 16 - 19 May 2025, Sand sculpture exhibition on display till 8 Jun 2025)

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.

2026 Haeundae Sand Festival

June

Busan

2026 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF)

2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 11 - 14 Jun 2025)

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.

2026 Busan One Asia Festival (BOF)

June

2 hrs from Busan

Pohang International Fireworks Festival 2026

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 20 - 22 Jun 2025)

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.

Pohang International Fireworks Festival 2026

July

2 hrs from Busan

2026 Daegu Chimac Festival

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 2 - 6 Jul 2025)

Get to this exciting annual chicken and beer event held at Duryu Park (DAEGU) from Busan with the country's best artists of the year performing live throughout the day.

2026 Daegu Chimac Festival

July

Busan Port Pier 1

WATERBOMB Festival 2026 (Busan)

2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 26 Jul 2025)

Enjoy the biggest water music festival, WATERBOMB in Korea with dazzling K-POP performances, dynamic water gun fighting, exciting water bombs & powerful water cannons, vibrant photo zone and food zone.

WATERBOMB Festival 2026 (Busan)

August

Dadaepo Beach

2026 Busan Sea Festival

2026: TBA

free admission

(ref: 1 - 3 Aug 2025)

The annual Busan Sea Festival is held at Dadaepo Beach in Busan with a series of concerts, Night Pool Party (by renowned Korean hip-hop musicians), fireworks, street performances, sunset surfing, beach yoga, Zumba & Dance, beach pubs, etc.

2026 Busan Sea Festival

September

Samnak Eco Park, Sasang-gu

Busan International Rock Festival

2026: TBA

admission fee applies

(ref: 26 - 28 Sep 2025)

Busan International Rock Festival is Korea's longest running rock music festival. The outdoor music festival takes place at Samnak Ecological Park annually. It features the best and up-coming artists in Korea and around the world.

Busan International Rock Festival
KoreaToDo TOP PICKS - Tours, Activities & Discount Tickets

➥ Handpicked experiences by KoreaToDo for their uniqueness, value, popularity, price competitiveness and at times, tedious to reach by public transport.

Skyline Luge Busan Ticket

Skyline Luge Busan Ticket

4.9★

✚panoramic view sky rides

Busan Day Tour: Haeundae Sky Capsule

Busan Day Tour: Haeundae Sky Capsule

4.9★

✚Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Cheongsapo, Huinnyeoul & Gamcheon Culture Villages

Haeundae Busan X the Sky Observatory (98-100F)

Haeundae Busan X the Sky Observatory (98-100F)

4.7★

largest observatory in Korea!

Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Site Day Trip

Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Site Day Trip

4.9★

Bulguksa Temple, Yangdong Village, Daereungwon, Wolji Pond, Woljeong Bridge

Spa Land Centum City Ticket

Spa Land Centum City Ticket

4.7★

top-notch service & facilities

Oedo Botania Island & Windy Hill Day Tour

Oedo Botania Island & Windy Hill Day Tour

4.8★

✚Dojangpo Cruise Ship, Haegeumgang Lion Rock, Geunpo Cave & Maemi Castle

Busan Premium Yacht Tour (optional private tour)

Busan Premium Yacht Tour (optional private tour)

4.8★

polaroid photography, snacks & refreshment

​​Korea Rail Pass: KTX Bullet Train (BUSAN⇌SEOUL)

​​Korea Rail Pass: KTX Bullet Train (BUSAN⇌SEOUL)

4.8★

★tourist exclusive: 2, 3, 4 or 5 days / instant pass issuance / online seat reservation

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🌸SEASONAL HOT PICKS🌸 Handpicked Experiences in Busan

Sunset Haeundae Sky Capsule & East Busan Night View Tour

Sunset Haeundae Sky Capsule & East Busan Night View Tour

₩74,700

Sky Capsule, Daritdol Observatory & more

Gyeongju Autumn Foliage Day Tour

Gyeongju Autumn Foliage Day Tour

27 Oct - 16 Nov 2025

₩82,700

Gyeongju’s famous autumn foliage

Mt. Naejangsan (from Busan)

Mt. Naejangsan (from Busan)

27 Oct - 14 Nov 2025

₩64,800

optional drop off in Seoul

Jiri Mountain Autumn Foliage One Day Tour

Jiri Mountain Autumn Foliage One Day Tour

27 Oct - 21 Nov 2025

₩84,000

largest mountain-type national park

Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival & Hapcheon Pink Muhly Grass Day Tour

Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival & Hapcheon Pink Muhly Grass Day Tour

13 - 24 Oct 2025

₩82,600

thousands of lanterns, firework, parades, etc

Mt. Juwangsan National Park Autumn Foliage Tour

Mt. Juwangsan National Park Autumn Foliage Tour

4 - 23 Nov 2025

₩86,700

breathtaking beauty of autumn

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