Busan International Rock Festival
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026 · Busan
The 2026 edition ran Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026. 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this page is updated automatically when the organizer publishes them. Check the official site for the latest.
Overview
First held in 2000, the Busan International Rock Festival is Korea’s first and longest-running international rock festival. In 2026, the 27th edition will take place over three days, from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, at Samnak Eco Park, featuring a diverse lineup of Korean and international artists. Stages set throughout the park will showcase everything from emerging talent to world-renowned headliners. Beyond the performances, visitors can also enjoy a variety of festival attractions, including interactive games, food court lounges, camping zones, and other special side events.
Why go
Now in its 27th year, the Busan International Rock Festival is Korea's first and longest-running international rock festival, bringing Korean and international acts to multiple stages at Samnak Eco Park over three days. Beyond the music, the site has food court lounges, camping zones, and interactive games and side events, so it plays as much like a riverside festival weekend as a concert.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul Station to Busan Station, then continue by local subway or bus to Samnak-dong in Sasang-gu, where the park is located. An express or intercity bus from a Seoul bus terminal to one of Busan's bus terminals is a slower, cheaper alternative worth considering if you're travelling with camping gear.
Tips
- Admission is paid, so sort out tickets before you travel.
- Gates run 10:00-22:00 across the three days (Fri Oct 2 - Sun Oct 4, 2026); check last subway/bus times back into central Busan if you aren't using the on-site camping zone.
- Samnak Eco Park is an open-air riverside site with stages spread across the grounds, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a layer for cooler October evenings.
Best for: rock music fans, festival-goers, campers, photographers.
Program
Busan International Rock Festival, Rookies on the BU-ROCK, Road to BU-ROCK
Photos
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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Dates and programs can change. Check the official site before you go. Official site