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Get your all-in-one pass for Festival Shiwol
Busan City is hosting Festival Shiwol, an eight-day event featuring various international festivals taking place concurrently citywide. The move is part of Busan's strategy to elevate its global status and establish itself as a must-visit destination for leisure and business tourism. Festival Shiwol runs from Oct. 1 to 8.
During the festival period, people can enjoy several events in six categories: Shiwol Music (Opening Ceremony, Busan International Rock Festival, K-Music Season Good Night Concert), Shiwol Movie (Busan International Film Festival, Asian Contents and Film Market), Shiwol Culture (Busan Performing Arts Market, World Creator Festival @ Busan, Beyond Hangeul and K-Culture, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Busan Global Webtoon Festival, Busan Biennale), Shiwol Gourmet (Busan International Food Expo, Busan Marina Chef Challenge, Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge), Shiwol Biz (Fly Asia 2024 Startup Expo, Busan Design Festival Shiwol, ASEAN-Korea Fashion Week, Bounce 2024), and Shiwol Tech (Global Data Hackathon, AI+X Conference).
While the events and exhibitions happen citywide, BEXCO in Haeundae-gu District serves as the festival's de facto headquarters. Shiwol Village, located at the BEXCO outdoor parking lot, has amenities to support visitors and participants. At Shiwol Village, people can find international pavilions, food and drink, events and activities, and live performances.
Shiwol Village also hosts Silent Music and Party, a unique networking event, nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets cost 30,000 won per person.
The city offers discounted, all-in-one tickets, called badges, to streamline the experience for visitors. The Free Badge grants holders free admission to several events and can be acquired by registering on the Festival Shiwol website (shiwol.com). For more exclusive access, paid badges are available in three categories: Music & Movie, Music & Performance, or Exciting & Party.
The Music & Movie and Music & Performance badges are available through Festival Shiwol's official website and mobile application. The app is available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The Exciting & Party badge is exclusive to foreigners and can be purchased through the travel platform Trip.com. Special packages that combine event passes and accomodation are also available through participating hotels. Check the festival website for a list of hotel partners.
