Events in Busan in October 2026
Busan event dates for October 2026 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to October.
Busan's October 2026 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
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Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 1 - Oct 10
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2026
The 31st edition of Asia's largest film festival showcasing new films and talents from across Asia and the world, held in various venues around Busan.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 16 - Oct 18
Busan International Rock Festival 2026
Annual rock music festival featuring local and international rock bands, held at Samnak Ecological Park.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 24
Busan Fireworks Festival 2026
A spectacular fireworks display over Gwangalli Beach featuring international teams, attracting thousands of visitors.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- National Foundation Day · publicOct 3
- Hangul Day · publicOct 9
- Long weekendOct 3–Oct 5
- Long weekendOct 9–Oct 11
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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Turn these October events into a full Busan plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.