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A Splendid Summer at Dadaepo Beach: The 29th Busan Sea Festival Begins

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it will host the 29th Busan Sea Festival, the city’s signature summer festival, over three days from August 1 to 3 at Dadaepo Beach.

This year’s Sea Festival will be held at Dadaepo Beach in Saha-gu and feature a variety of refined and vibrant programs. The festival will be enriched with the scenic Dadaepo Fireworks Show set against a glowing sunset, the country’s largest beach night market “Dadaepocha,” and the newly launched “Dadayajang,” all combining entertainment, sights, and food for a festive atmosphere.

[Opening Ceremony – August 1]
The festival will kick off on the first day with an opening ceremony, accompanied by the “Dadaepo Fireworks Show,” a colorful fireworks display unique to Dadaepo.

The “Dadaepo Fireworks Show” will take place during the golden hour at the scenic Dadaepo Beach. Starting at 7:45 p.m. with a water performance near the shoreline under the theme “Sunset Hour,” the show will culminate in a grand finale stretching across the sea with a wide-angle display.

[Main Events]
Other major programs of the Sea Festival include the Sunset Beach Club (Aug. 2–3) and Dadaepocha (Aug. 1–3).

[Sunset Beach Club – Aug. 2–3]
Making its debut in Dadaepo, the Sunset Beach Club is a ticketed program with limited capacity. Operating from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, it offers guests the chance to enjoy marine leisure activities like surfing and paddleboarding, along with DJ performances and live acts by renowned artists including Sunwoo Jung-A, George, CHS, Car, the Garden, O3ohn, and Windy City.

[Dadaepocha – Aug. 1–3]
Set on the sandy beach, Dadaepocha creates a romantic backdrop for enjoying beer and a variety of street food by the sea. This year, the venue has been expanded to 2,000 seats (double last year’s capacity of 1,000), accommodating more visitors.

[Side Events]
A new “Dadayajang” zone will be created on the eastern coast of Dadaepo Beach, offering space to enjoy local eateries and busking performances. Additional side events include various performances, hands-on activities, and participatory programs.

On August 1, the festival will begin with a healing program for persons with disabilities, titled “Inclusive Ocean Festival,” held at the Blue Square during the day. On August 2, the “Dadaepo Folk-Rock Concert” will be staged, followed by the “Open Sea Open Music Concert” on August 3, offering performances for all ages, set against the evening sunset.

Other programs include the locally partnered “Dadayajang,” the forest outdoor concert “Dadaeforest,” the relaxing “Sunset Lounge,” the wellness-focused “Sunset Wellness Zone,” the pet-friendly “Sunset Mung Park,” and the children’s attraction “Fountain Pirate Crew.”

[Safety Management]
On the opening day (Aug. 1), visitor capacity will be managed through a quota system, with road and parking restrictions starting from 4 p.m., including one lane into Dadaepo and three nearby public parking lots.

To prevent accidents, the city plans to limit beach attendance to approximately 35,000 people (adjustable depending on the situation). If capacity is exceeded, spectators will be guided to alternative viewing spots like the Gouni Ecotrail, where fireworks are also visible.

The city has also urged visitors to use public transportation due to expected traffic congestion on festival days.

Details about the event can be found on the official website of the Busan Sea Festival (festivalbusan.com/seafestival), or by contacting the Busan Festival Organizing Committee at ☎ 051-713-5000.

Mayor Park Heong-joon is expected to state, “This year, Busan is seeing a record-breaking number of international visitors, and the New York Times has listed Busan among the world’s top five beach cities.” He will add, “I hope everyone creates lasting memories through the Busan Sea Festival, enjoying Dadaepo’s romantic sunset, spectacular fireworks, and delightful cuisine.”