Buan Red Sunset Festival
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026 · Jeollabuk-do
Overview
The '2026 Buan Red Sunset Festival,' held over three days from October 16 to 18 at Byeonsan Beach, is a signature autumn festival themed around Buan's beautiful sunset that dyes the Yellow Sea red. Against a backdrop of the open sea and the crimson sunset, a Red Wine Festa and a Jazz Festival come together to create the romantic atmosphere unique to Byeonsan Beach. There will also be a variety of programs for the whole family to enjoy, including the Buan Red Sunset Children's Song Festival, filled with children's clear voices, and the Kite Carnival (large kites) decorating the autumn sky. A special three days where the cool sea breeze, music, wine, and the red sunset of the Yellow Sea come together. The 'Buan Red Sunset Festival' will offer families joyful memories and couples romantic moments, giving visitors to Byeonsan Beach this autumn a special time they will remember for a long time.
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Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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