About
Celebrating Geumjeongsan Mountain, newly designated a national park in 2026, the Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival runs Friday October 16 to Sunday October 18 around Geumjeongsanseong Plaza in Busan. It is a history, culture and arts festival centered on Korea’s largest mountain fortress and Geumjeong-gu’s signature heritage. Since its start as the Geumjeong Arts Festival in 1996, it has grown into a festival that pairs the mountain’s nature with the fortress’s history.
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival (금정산성축제)
Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18
3 days
Geumjeongsanseong Plaza and fortress area
부산광역시 금정구 산성로 501-2 (금성동)
10:00–19:00
Free (some activities paid)
Contact 051-715-6884
About
Celebrating Geumjeongsan Mountain, newly designated a national park in 2026, the Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival runs Friday October 16 to Sunday October 18 around Geumjeongsanseong Plaza in Busan. It is a history, culture and arts festival centered on Korea’s largest mountain fortress and Geumjeong-gu’s signature heritage. Since its start as the Geumjeong Arts Festival in 1996, it has grown into a festival that pairs the mountain’s nature with the fortress’s history.
More festivals to see
Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)
Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival (낙동강 구포나루 축제)
Busan Dwaeji-gukbap Festival (부산돼지국밥대전)
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest (허심청브로이 옥토버페스트)
Jeonpo Coffee Festival (전포커피축제)
La La La Festival (라라라 페스티벌)
UN Peace Festival (UN평화축제)
Busan Folk Arts Festival (부산종합민속예술제)
Busan Mackerel Festival (부산고등어축제)
Yeongdo Bridge Festival (영도다리축제)
Guides
Festivals in Busan this weekend (Oct 17–18)›Festivals and events ending this week in Busan›Source: Korea Tourism Organization (Korean listing, translated by us)
Data as of 10.17. Dates and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.