Busan Festivals in October 2026
19 festivals with confirmed dates · exhibitions and stage shows · updated Oct 26, 2026
Starting next in Busan: Korea Maritime Mobility · Safety Expo (Oct 26, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026), Yeongdo Bridge Festival (Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026) and Busan Mackerel Festival (Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026). 15 of the 19 festivals listed here are free to enter.
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| Weather | Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel. |
|---|---|
| Public holidays | National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October). |
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Already running as October begins
Starting Oct 1–7
Starting Oct 8–14
Starting Oct 15–21
EndedHurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
EndedNakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival
EndedBusan Craft Beer Masters Challenge
EndedDongnaeeupseong History Festival
EndedGeumjeongsanseong Fortress Festival
EndedJeonggwan Eco-Stream Culture Festival
EndedBusan Seo-gu Medical Tourism Festival
EndedJeonpo Coffee Festival
Starting Oct 22–28
Starting Oct 29–31
Exhibitions and stage shows
- Aug 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Collection Island — Shim Jun-seob: Circulation of Organs
- Aug 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Dissident Chorus
- 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
- Sep 17, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026Jang Seung-taik: Layers of Perception
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026[우리동네 MG갤러리] 류아영 작가 《주체主體, 자유自由》
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026한국 수공예 아카데미 5회 정기 회원전
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026PIXEL SNAKE
- Oct 30, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026[부산] 제94회 부산시립무용단 정기 공연, 무가 용호상박: 판소리 적벽가와 한국춤의 만남
Quick answers
What festivals are on in Busan in October 2026?
19 festivals in Busan have confirmed dates in October 2026, including Busan International Rock Festival (Oct 2, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026), Nakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival (Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026) and Dongnaeeupseong History Festival (Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026). They are listed on this page week by week.
Are festivals in Busan free to attend?
Most are. 15 of the 19 festivals listed for October are free to enter; some charge for individual programmes or hands-on activities. Each festival page gives the fee.
What is the weather like in Korea in October?
Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; dry, clear and, with May, the best month to travel.
Are there public holidays in Korea in October?
National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October).
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