Starry Night in Busan Night Festa Kicks Off with the Debut of Balcony Music Show & Street Festa
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Starry Night in Busan Night Festa Kicks Off with the Debut of Balcony Music Show & Street Festa
□ Organized by Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Tourism Organization, Starry Night in Busan Night Festa returns on July 25, 2026, and continues until the end of the year.
○ As part of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Noctourism City Project, Starry Night in Busan Night Festa has become Busan's flagship nighttime attraction, where residents and travelers from Korea and abroad can explore neighborhood-themed content and hands-on experiences.
○ Balcony Music Show & Street Festa is a new permanent performance series set in old downtown. Night Walk, Night Music Campnic*, and Night Market join the lineup to make Busan's nights even more captivating.
* A combination of camping and picnic
□ The centerpiece of this year's edition is Balcony Music Show & Street Festa.○ Starting on July 25 in the Gwangbok-ro area, it aims to revitalize nighttime tourism and runs regularly through December.
○ [Street Festa] In July and December* at Gwangbokro Car-Free Street in Jung-gu, it delivers cultural programs blending traditional arts, dance, and music from 17:00 to 20:00, alongside folk games, four-cut photo booths, a small-business flea market**, souvenir stalls, and photo spots. At 20:00, Sing-Along in Parade takes place aboard the Parade Car—a mobile stage making its first appearance—with the Dongmi Bicycle Club and other performing groups contributing to a vibrant atmosphere.
* Saturday, July 25 / Saturday, December 5
** Hours: 15:00–20:00
○ [Balcony Music Show] On the second and fourth Saturdays from August to December*, seasonal showcases ranging from K-pop and fusion Gugak to OSTs and jazz are held on the second-floor balcony of Busan Brand Shop and Parade Car, adding a fresh dimension to old downtown.
* August 8, 22 / September 12, 26 / October 10, 24 / November 14, 28 / December 12, 19
□ Night Walk, Night Music Campnic, and Night Market are expected to boost the city’s after-dark allure and encourage longer stays.
○ [Night Walk] On August 29 and 30, attendees will enjoy an evening walk from APEC Naru Park to Millak-dong while taking in Busan’s scenic beauty.
○ [Night Music Campnic] Co-hosted with Saha-gu, it is slated for Fridays and Saturdays from September 4 to 19 at Dadaepo Beach Park and presents live entertainment spanning various genres, Meongcnic—a picnic with pets—and Eatcnic—an opportunity to discover local cuisine.
○ [Night Market] One of the most popular offerings in 2025, Night Market began its early summer season in June. From September 26 through October 18, it operates every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for four weeks, highlighting traditional liquor pop-ups, self-cooking stations, and a wide array of food and immersive events.
□ Schedules and participation guidelines are available on the Visit Busan website (www.visitbusan.net) and the city's nighttime tourism Instagram channel (@starry_night_busan.kr).
