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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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