Haeundae Light Festival
Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027 · Busan
Overview
The Haeundae Light Festival features light sculptures, media art exhibitions, and various performances, creating healing spaces and urban art spaces in the city center.
Why go
The Haeundae Light Festival turns Haeundae Beach into an outdoor art space with light sculptures, media art exhibitions, and live performances. It runs nightly from 18:00 to 23:00, and admission is free.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul Station to Busan Station (roughly 2.5–3 hours), then transfer to the Busan subway or a taxi to reach Haeundae. Alternatively, an express or intercity bus from Seoul's bus terminals runs directly to Busan's terminals, with onward subway or taxi access to Haeundae Beach.
Tips
- Dress warmly — the festival runs through late November to mid-January and the beach gets windy after dark.
- Arrive before 18:00 to find a good spot as lights and performances begin.
- Admission is free, so no advance tickets are needed.
Best for: families, photographers, couples.
Program
主な内容：光のオブジェ、メディアアート、体験プログラム（18:00～22:00）
点灯時間：18:00～23:00
点灯式：2025年11月29日（土）18:00～19:40海雲台海水浴場
・18:00～18:30 オープニング公演（キム・ジェヒ）
・18:30～19:00 挨拶・お祝いの言葉と点灯式パフォーマンス
・19:00～19:05 花火ショー
・19:10～19:40 祝賀公演（December DK）
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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