Festivals in Busan in October 2026
As of Oct 17 · 11 events
In October, Busan has 11 festivals, and 10 of them are free to enter. The biggest category is “Local” (5).
This includes festivals already running and ones starting later in the month. Events that run for more than a month are left out.
The list is updated every day. Dates and venues can change, so check each event’s official website before you go.
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest (허심청브로이 옥토버페스트)
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest takes place in October at the outdoor space of Hotel Nongshim in Busan.
Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (동래읍성역사축제)
The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival is Dongnae-gu’s signature festival combining history education with hands-on experiences.
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival (금정산성축제)
Celebrating Geumjeongsan Mountain, newly designated a national park in 2026, the Geumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival runs Friday October 16…
Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival (낙동강 구포나루 축제)
The 13th Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival celebrates the history of Gupo, once a key ferry crossing and trading hub on the Nakdong River, a…
Busan Dwaeji-gukbap Festival (부산돼지국밥대전)
A participatory food festival about dwaeji-gukbap (pork and rice soup), Busan’s iconic local dish.
Jeonpo Coffee Festival (전포커피축제)
Busan’s first coffee festival, started after Jeonpo Café Street was named one of The New York Times’ places to go in 2017.
La La La Festival (라라라 페스티벌)
Busan Geumjeong-gu’s signature food and culture festival, themed “Drink fragrant coffee, eat sweet bread, enjoy fun culture.” Celebrating i…
UN Peace Festival (UN평화축제)
The 28th UN Peace Festival runs October 23–25 in Busan’s Peace Park, near the UN Memorial Cemetery, to remember the sacrifice of UN veteran…
Busan Folk Arts Festival (부산종합민속예술제)
The 6th Busan Folk Arts Festival, October 24–25, 2026, introduces Busan’s intangible heritage and folk culture through performances and act…
Busan Mackerel Festival (부산고등어축제)
Held every October since 2008 at Songdo Beach, Korea’s first public beach, near the Songdo Cloud Bridge, Skywalk and Marine Cable Car.
Yeongdo Bridge Festival (영도다리축제)
The 34th Yeongdo Bridge Festival runs October 30 – November 1 in Yeongdo, Busan, celebrating the historic bridge that links the city and th…
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