About this festival
The Gwangalli Eobangg Festival revives the Jwasuyeong Eobangg Nori, the fishing-village communal tradition of the old Left Naval Headquarters, designated a national intangible cultural heritage. Against the backdrop of Gwangan Bridge lit up at night, the festival mixes historical drama with the beach-city energy Gwangalli is known for. More than 20 folk exhibitions and hands-on activities run alongside the main musical performance. The festival was newly designated to the MCST 2026-2027 list as one of Busan's three recognised Cultural Tourism Festivals.
Getting there
Take Busan Metro Line 2 to Gwangan Station, then walk 10 minutes to Gwangalli Beach. From Busan KTX Station, take Metro Line 1 to Seomyeon, transfer to Line 2 to Gwangan (total about 40 minutes).
Tips
The main evening show, including the drone display and fireworks, is best viewed from the beachfront promenade. Gwangalli Beach is one of the most foreigner-friendly areas of Busan with many multilingual restaurants nearby. Confirm exact 2026 dates via Visit Busan or the Suyeong-gu website closer to the event, as they were unannounced at time of research.
Dates by year
- confirmed
2026
June 12 – 14, 2026
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Last verified 2026-05-09.