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Korean Festivals in November 2026

Festivals happening around Korea, month by month, with dates, where to go and 5 Korean phrases for each, with audio and a quick quiz.

15 festivals in November: 9 starting this month · 6 already running

Starting in November9

  • Busan Illustration Fair (부산일러스트레이션페어)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · BEXCONov 6 – 8, 2026

    Busan Illustration Fair

    부산일러스트레이션페어

    About 600 booths of illustrators and creators at BEXCO in Haeundae: illustration, painting, picture books, indie publishing, character design, webtoons, calligraphy and more. A great place to buy prints, stickers and goods straight from the artists.

    10:00–18:00 (until 17:00 on the last day). 11,000 won; children free.

  • Burak Festa (부락페스타)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Pusan National University areaNov 6 – 8, 2026

    Burak Festa

    부락페스타

    A retro street festival on the car-free street outside Pusan National Univ. Station, bringing back the music, fashion and alley culture of the 1990s and 2000s: a singing contest, dance battles, DJ booths, retro games and food booths from local shops.

    15:00–21:00 (Fri 17:00–21:00). Free. Exit 1 of Pusan National Univ. Station (Line 1).

  • Yeongnam–Honam Traditional Market Expo (2026 영호남 전통시장 박람회)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Busan Citizens ParkNov 6 – 8, 2026

    Yeongnam–Honam Traditional Market Expo

    2026 영호남 전통시장 박람회

    Traditional markets from Korea's southeast (Yeongnam) and southwest (Honam) bring their best local products to Busan Citizens Park, with performances and hands-on traditional food activities.

    10:00–18:00. Free. Main site: Dasom Plaza in Busan Citizens Park.

  • Busan Fireworks Festival (부산불꽃축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Gwangalli BeachSat, Nov 7, 2026

    Busan Fireworks Festival

    부산불꽃축제

    Busan's biggest night of the year. Fireworks light up the sea and Gwangan Bridge, timed to music, and you can also watch from Igidae and Dongbaekseom. Watching from the beach is free. Paid seats sell out early.

    Huge crowds and road closures. Arrive by mid-afternoon and take the subway (Line 2).

  • Run Busan Run Running Festival (달려라부산 러닝페스티벌)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Busan North Port Waterfront ParkSat, Nov 14, 2026

    Run Busan Run Running Festival

    달려라부산 러닝페스티벌

    A running party for everyone, from beginners to seasoned runners: a 5 km sunset run by the sea, running crew rankings, a citizen fitness challenge, yoga and Zumba classes, a running talk show, a flea market and a concert.

    12:00–19:00. Free.

  • Busan Folk Arts Festival (부산종합민속예술제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Busan Citizens ParkSun, Nov 15, 2026

    Busan Folk Arts Festival

    부산종합민속예술제

    Busan's intangible heritage and folk traditions in one day: farmers' music, shaman rites, tightrope walking and folk songs on stage, crafts with heritage masters like embroidery, flower shoes and kites, traditional games, a craft market and hanbok rental.

    11:00–17:00. Free. Moved from Oct 24–25 to Nov 15 (official notice).

  • Game Culture Festival (게임문화축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · BEXCO Exhibition Hall 2Nov 19 – 22, 2026

    Game Culture Festival

    게임문화축제

    Korea's game festival: immersive exhibitions of popular Korean game worlds, a live concert of game music arranged for gugak (traditional music) and pop, an amateur esports tournament, family game zones, a stamp tour and quizzes.

    10:00–18:00. Free.

  • Busan Christmas Village (크리스마스 빌리지 부산)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Busan Cinema Center, HaeundaeNov 26 – Dec 25, 2026

    Busan Christmas Village

    크리스마스 빌리지 부산

    For a month before Christmas, Busan Cinema Center turns into a Christmas village with a big tree, a snowy plaza, Santa parades and choir performances. Villagers such as Santa and the mail carrier greet you, and there are limited-edition Christmas menus from local Busan brands, gift shops and seasonal pop-ups.

    Paid tickets this year (sold through YES24) to cut waiting. Weekdays 16:00–22:00, weekends and the Christmas season 11:00–22:00.

  • Haeundae Light Festival (해운대 빛축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Haeundae BeachNov 29, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027

    Haeundae Light Festival

    해운대 빛축제

    This winter Haeundae Beach and the streets nearby fill with light sculptures, media art and performances. It is free and lit every evening, so you can walk along the beach after dinner and enjoy the city at night.

    Lights on 18:00–23:00. Free.

Already running, still on in November6

  • Gwangalli M Drone Light Show (광안리 M 드론 라이트쇼)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Gwangalli BeachJan 1 – Dec 31, 2026

    Gwangalli M Drone Light Show

    광안리 M 드론 라이트쇼

    Every Saturday evening about 1,100 drones light up the sky over Gwangalli Beach, with Gwangan Bridge lit up behind them. Each show lasts about 12 minutes and you can watch from anywhere on the beach. Special days such as the New Year countdown, Seollal and Chuseok get bigger shows with up to 3,000 drones.

    Free. Saturdays at 19:00 and 21:00 from October to February (20:00 and 22:00 from March to September). Weather can change the schedule.

  • Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Busan Citizens Park and waterfront parksSep 19 – Nov 7, 2026

    Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge

    달밤에체조 부산 챌린지

    Busan's free autumn evening fitness series in its parks and by the water: group calisthenics, yoga, circuit training, Zumba and kids' exercise led by fitness instructors, plus sports shows, try-it booths such as archery and basketball, and fitness checks. Made for beginners and families.

    Weekly until Nov 7. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

  • Busan Mackerel Festival (부산고등어축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Songdo Beach, Seo-guOct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

    Busan Mackerel Festival

    부산고등어축제

    Busan's fish market handles about 80% of Korea's mackerel, and since 2008 this festival has celebrated the "national fish" at Songdo, Korea's first public beach. Catch mackerel with your bare hands, look for mackerel from a kayak, bid in a surprise mackerel auction, race paper boats, and eat at the mackerel food stalls and the seafood market.

    Free. 10:00–21:00. Last day Sunday, Nov 1.

  • Yeongdo Bridge Festival (영도다리축제)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Bongnae-dong wharf and Amir Park, Yeongdo-guOct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

    Yeongdo Bridge Festival

    영도다리축제

    The 34th festival for Yeongdo Bridge, the historic bridge between downtown Busan and Yeongdo island. Retro programs fill Bongnae-dong wharf, such as a silent-film cinema, a nostalgic play and street shows, while Amir Park has a song contest, chef cooking shows, magic and bubble shows and eco activities.

    Free. 10:00–20:00. Last day Sunday, Nov 1.

  • International Ki Sports Festival (키스포츠페스티벌)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · YeongdoOct 31 – Nov 1, 2026

    International Ki Sports Festival

    키스포츠페스티벌

    A multi-sport event on Yeongdo island in Busan where elite athletes and everyday sports fans take part side by side. It has four parts: competitions, an expo, a conference and side events.

    10:00–19:00 at P.ARK and the Busan Environmental Corporation (BECO) site. KTO lists the fee as 30,000 won.

  • Busan Intangible Heritage Art Fair (부산 무형유산 아트페어)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Busan · Busan Cinema Center (BIFF Hill, 1F), Haeundae-guOct 31 – Nov 8, 2026

    Busan Intangible Heritage Art Fair

    부산 무형유산 아트페어

    The third art fair for Busan's intangible heritage. Master craftspeople and their trainees show and sell their work, with pieces from masters in other regions too, and run hands-on classes.

    Free. Weekdays 13:00–19:00, weekends 10:00–18:00.

Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사), via TourAPI. Photos are shown as provided, uncropped. Facts are checked against VisitKorea and official festival sites, and the descriptions are our own.