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Fall in Busan : Busan Festival Calendar 2026 October·November

 

Fall in Busan means festival season!

From films and rock music to food, history and fireworks, there’s something happening almost every week this October and November.

Check the calendar and find your next festival in Busan!

※Check the online calendar: https://sites.google.com/view/busan-festival-calendar-2026/home

<Festivals you might be interested in>

Gijang Culture & Tourism Festa 

Enjoy Gijang’s history and seaside scenery together. Cultural heritage sites and the beach host hands-on activities over three days.

◎Location: Gijang Janggwancheong, Gijang Modern History Museum, and Imrang Beach area

◎Date: OCT. 9–11, 2026

◎Website: https://zrr.kr/V7jgjn

Busan Jagalchi Festival

Taste fresh seafood and other local favorites at Jagalchi Market, and enjoy performances and market experiences too. It’s one of Busan’s signature seafood festivals.

◎Location: Jagalchi Market and nearby waterfront area

◎Date: OCT. 15–18, 2026

◎Website: http://www.ejagalchi.co.kr/

Dongnae Eupseong History Festival

Watch battle reenactments, parades, traditional performances, and even tug-of-war! Join in and experience the history of Dongnae Eupseong up close.

◎Location: Dongnae Eupseong North Gate, Dongnae Cultural Center, and nearby area

◎Date: OCT. 16–18, 2026

◎Website: https://www.dongnae.go.kr/festival/index.dongnae

Nakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival

What was old Gupo Naru like? Enjoy performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities at Hwamyeong Eco Park while learning about the history and culture of Gupo Naru.

◎Location: Hwamyeong Eco Park

◎Date: OCT. 16–18, 2026

◎Website: https://www.bsbukgu.go.kr/tour/index.bsbukgu?menuCd=DOM_000000402006001000

Busan Chinatown Culture Festival

Enjoy parades, Korean-Chinese cultural performances, exhibitions, and hands-on activities in Busan Chinatown. Explore the neighborhood and discover its culture along the way.

◎Location: Busan Chinatown and Busan Station area

◎Date: OCT. 16–18, 2026

◎Website: https://www.bsdonggu.go.kr/tour/index.donggu?menuCd=DOM_000000311001001000

LaLaLa Festival

Enjoy coffee, bread, desserts, a flea market, performances, and hands-on activities along Oncheoncheon.

◎Location: Oncheoncheon cultural event space near Pusan National University Station

◎Date: OCT. 23–25, 2026

◎Website: https://www.visitbusan.net/schedule/view.do?boardId=BBS_0000009&dataSid=6361&menuCd=DOM_000000204012000000

Busan Mackerel Festival

Enjoy mackerel-themed food, performances, contests, tours, and hands-on activities at Songdo Beach.

◎Location: Songdo Beach

◎Date: OCT. 30–NOV. 1, 2026

◎Website: https://busangde.co.kr/

Busan Biennale 2026

Explore contemporary artworks about sound, the human body, and the sea under the theme “Dissident Chorus” at several exhibition venues.

◎Location: Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Space OneZ, and former Busan Nam High School

◎Date: until NOV. 1, 2026

◎Website: https://busanbiennale2026.com/en

The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival

The night sky over Gwangalli Beach and Gwangandaegyo Bridge fills with dazzling fireworks. It’s one of Busan’s biggest fall festivals.

◎Location: Gwangalli Beach, Igidae, and Dongbaekseom areas

◎Date: NOV. 7, 2026

◎Website: https://busanfireworks.com/en/