Busan Sea Festival (Busan Bada Festival)

When is it held?

Every year around early August. The exact dates change every year.

This year’s dates

Held 2026: Aug 7 ~ Aug 13 (ended). Check the official website for next year’s dates.

Before you go, check this year’s dates and fees on the official website.

What can you do there?

• Watch the Dadae Fireworks Show on the beach on opening night
• Enjoy performances at the Dadaepo Cha Stage
• Catch the sunset at the Sunset Beach Club, with a sunset pub and club
• Cool off and play at the fountain playground
• Stroll through the Dadae Beach Market

Tips for visitors from abroad

Getting there

From Seoul you can reach the Busan area by KTX, express bus or intercity bus. Once there, check public transit to the venue in a map app (Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most accurate in Korea).

Naver Map ↗ KakaoMap ↗ Google Maps ↗ Official website ↗

What to wear and bring

Summer festivals are hot and sunny. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water, plus spare clothes if there is water play.

This is general guidance. Check the official website for what to bring and how to enter each event.

Photos

Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI. Dates may change. · Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type3 · Shown unaltered.

Other festivals in the same month

• Tongyeong Hansan Daecheop Festival (Hansan Victory Festival)

Frequently asked questions

When is Busan Sea Festival (Busan Bada Festival) held?

Every year around early August. The exact dates change every year. This year’s dates have not been announced yet.

How do I get to Busan Sea Festival (Busan Bada Festival)?

From Seoul, take KTX, an express bus or an intercity bus toward Busan, then check public transit to the venue in a map app.

Is Busan Sea Festival (Busan Bada Festival) free?

The official overview does not list admission. Please check the official website.