Busan Festivals in December 2026
3 festivals with confirmed dates · 1 concerts · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Nov 5, 2026
Starting next in Busan: Busan Bridge Marathon (Dec 6, 2026). 1 of the 3 festivals listed here are free to enter. Next on stage: AKMU Concert: Paradise of Rumors — Busan (Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026).
| Weather | Around 4°C by day and −3°C at night; cold and dry, with the first real snow. |
|---|---|
| Public holidays | Christmas Day (25 December). |
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Concerts in Busan in December
- Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026AKMU Concert: Paradise of Rumors — Busan
Already running as December begins
Starting Dec 1–7
Usually held in December: dates for 2026 not yet announced
These ran in December 2025. Organisers usually confirm the new dates a few weeks ahead; this page updates every morning when they do.
Exhibitions and stage shows
- Sep 16, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027Dear All the Yesterdays
- Sep 17, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027But We Are Still on the High Waves of This Sea: 1945–1953
- Sep 17, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027Future Museology
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Busan in December 2026?
3 festivals in Busan have confirmed dates in December 2026, including Busan Bridge Marathon (Dec 6, 2026), Haeundae Light Festival (Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027) and Busan Christmas Village (Nov 26, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Busan free to attend?
Some are. 1 of the 3 festivals listed for December are free to enter; some charge for individual programmes or hands-on activities. Each festival page gives the fee.
What concerts are in Busan in December 2026?
1 concerts and music events are scheduled, including AKMU Concert: Paradise of Rumors — Busan (Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026, BEXCO).
What is the weather like in Korea in December?
Around 4°C by day and −3°C at night; cold and dry, with the first real snow.
Are there public holidays in Korea in December?
Christmas Day (25 December).
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