Must-See Spring & Summer Festivals in Busan 2025 🌸🎉
- by Hana
- May 8
- 3 min read
Busan isn’t just about beaches and seafood—it’s also home to some of the most unique festivals in Korea.
Whether you’re into magic, music, lights, sand art, or cultural experiences, there's something for everyone. Here's a round-up of can’t-miss events in Busan from April to June 2025.
Planning a trip to Busan?
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(Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Blueline park)
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1. Busan International Magic Festival 2025 🎩✨
Add: Busan Citizens Hall, Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae Beach area
Contact: 051-626-7002
Festival Dates: April 12 – December 14, 2025
(⏰ Times vary by event)
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this is the largest magic festival in the world—and the only one of its kind in Korea. With over a million magic fans across the country, this is truly a dream come true for magic lovers.
Expect themed events like:
Magic Fantasia (Apr 12–13)
Magic Convention (Jun 19–22)
7th Magic Busking Festival (Sep 27–28)
Christmas Magic Gala Show (Dec, exact date TBA)
2. Gwangalli Drone Light Show 🚁💡
Add: 219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu (Gwangalli Beach)
Contact: 051-610-4882
Festival Dates: Every Saturday – twice per night!⏰ / Mar–Sep: 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM / Oct–Feb: 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
A local favorite since 2021, this weekly drone and laser show lights up the night sky over Gwangalli Beach. The theme “M” stands for Marvelous, and the performance lives up to the name.
Expect extra-special shows on:
May 9–10: Gwangalli Eobang Festival
May 17: U.S. Drone Show
May 24: “Elixir of Love”
May 31: “Best Cuts” – 1,500 drones, one big show at 8:00 PM only!
3. Gwangalli Eobang Festival 🐟🎭
Add: Gwangalli Beach & Suyeong Historical Park
Contact: 051-610-4000
Festival Dates: May 9–11, 2025⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
This traditional fishing-themed festival celebrates Suyeong’s heritage as a historical fishing village. Events include reenactments of ancient fishing rituals and community performances. It’s fun, cultural, and uniquely Busan.
4. Busan Step-Up Dance Festival 2025 💃🔥
Add: Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae
Contact: 051-461-4437
Festival Dates: May 16–18, 2025 ⏰ Check individual event times
This high-energy youth dance festival features street dance battles, K-pop cover competitions, and dance workshops. There’s even a dance market and talk shows. It's the perfect place to catch the next generation of dance stars—and feel the pulse of Busan’s youth culture.
5. Busan Port Festival 2025 🚢🎆
Add: Busan Port International Passenger Terminal & North Port area
Contact: 051-713-5000
Festival Dates: May 30–31, 2025 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Busan Port Festival is one of the city's signature waterfront events, set against the scenic backdrop of Busan’s bustling harbor. It’s a great way to explore the history and cultural importance of the port while enjoying exciting activities and performances.
This year’s festival is going even bigger by teaming up with the massive K-Culture celebration, MyK FESTA, offering a packed schedule of fun and diverse programs.
Meanwhile, over in Yeongdo, you can take part in the Mission Stamp Tour, a fun challenge that lets you explore various marine institutions while completing interactive missions.
6. Busan Family Festival 2025 👨👩👧👦🌈
Add: Dasom Madang, Busan Citizens Park
Contact: 051-580-9009
Festival Dates: Offline: May 17 | Online: May 9–25⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Marking its 19th year, this festival is all about celebrating family, love, and connection. With over 40 programs including robot workshops, family quizzes, counseling booths, and performances, it’s a safe and fun space for families of all kinds.
7. Haeundae Sand Festival 2025 🏖️🎨
Add: Haeundae Beach & Gunam-ro Square
Contact: 051-749-4064
Festival Dates: May 16–19, 2025 (Sand exhibit until June 8)⏰ Varies by event
This year’s theme is “K-Culture in Sand”, and it’s going big! You’ll see over 20 giant sand sculptures featuring K-pop, dramas, movies, and Korean traditions.
Don’t miss hands-on activities like:
Sandboarding
Sand sculpting workshops
Speed sculpting competitions
Traditional games & K-pop dance sessions
Bonus: Admission is free! (Some experiences may require a small fee.)
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