Festivals in Busan this weekend (Oct 17–18)
As of Oct 17 · 6 events
This weekend (Oct 17–18), Busan has 6 festivals, and 5 of them are free to enter. The biggest category is “Local” (2).
We left out events that run for more than a month, so this list is only what is worth planning your weekend around, including festivals already under way.
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.
See this weekend’s festivals in other regions below.