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TOP 18 Festivals & Events in Busan, Korea (2025 - 2026)
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.
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.
October
Centum City & BIFF Square
30th Busan International Film Festival
2026: TBA
vary according to events
(ref: 17 - 26 Oct 2025)
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.
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