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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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