TOP 20 Festivals & Events in Busan, Korea (2026)

Suyeong-gu's first light festival is set to take place at Millak Waterside Park, 15 mins walk from Gwangalli Beach. 450m stretch of the park will come alive with dazzling lights, media art installations and engaging activities by the sea.

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.

▶20:00 – 23:45 Year-end music concert, New Year-themed & giant moon photo zones
▶23:45 – 00:17 New Year’s countdown, Bell-tolling ceremony & fireworks display

Welcome the new year at Songdo Sunrise Festival with performances and countdown to the first sunrise of the year. There will be New Year's rice cake soup, warm drinks, writing of new year's wishes, souvenirs and SNS certification shot event.

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 Riverside Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the best cherry blossom attractions in Busan.