About
Note: the description below is from the 2025 festival; 2026 details are being updated. Pohang, the “city of fire and light,” holds this festival every year. It began in 2004 as a fireworks show for Pohang Citizens’ Day, themed on the “light” of the global steel city and the “fire” of its blast furnaces. It has grown into an international event with famous overseas fireworks teams taking part each year, plus original performances and a light parade.
Pohang International Fireworks Festival (포항국제불빛축제)
Thu, Nov 19 – Sat, Nov 21
3 days
Yeongildae Beach and other areas of Pohang
경상북도 포항시 북구 해안로 48 (항구동) 영일대 해수욕장 외 포항시 일원
14:00–22:00
Free
Contact 054-289-7852~5
About
Note: the description below is from the 2025 festival; 2026 details are being updated. Pohang, the “city of fire and light,” holds this festival every year. It began in 2004 as a fireworks show for Pohang Citizens’ Day, themed on the “light” of the global steel city and the “fire” of its blast furnaces. It has grown into an international event with famous overseas fireworks teams taking part each year, plus original performances and a light parade.
More festivals to see
Pohang Marine Corps Culture Festival (포항 해병대문화 축제)
Gumi Ramyun Festival (구미라면 축제)
Cheongsong Apple Festival (청송사과축제)
Yecheon Archery Festival (예천활축제)
Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제)
Gumi Food Festival (구미푸드페스티벌)
Mungyeong Apple Festival (문경사과축제)
205 Chilgok Culture Street Festa (205 칠곡 문화거리 페스타)
Cheongdo Seedless Persimmon Festival (청도반시축제)
Yeongdeok Wellness Festa (영덕 웰니스페스타)
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.