Korea Festivals

Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest

Oct 15 – Oct 17, 2026 · Busan

The 2026 edition ran Oct 15 – Oct 17, 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.

Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest. Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest takes place in October at the outdoor space of Hotel Nongshim in Busan. The festival aims to create a fun experience for visitors of all ages, despite the main theme of the festival being beer. Enjoy special brews made by the brewmasters of Hurshimchung, as well as the tasty foods prepared by the chefs of Hotel Nongshim while watching a range of performances.

Why go

Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest is a Busan-style beer festival held outdoors at Hotel Nongshim, featuring special brews from Hurshimchung's brewmasters alongside food from the hotel's chefs. Despite the beer-focused theme, the festival is designed to be enjoyable for visitors of all ages, with live performances as part of the program.

Getting there from Seoul

Take the KTX from Seoul Station to Busan Station (roughly 2.5-3 hours), then transfer to Busan Metro Line 1 toward Dongnae or the Geumgangnodong Park area, near Dongnae-gu. From the nearest station, it's a short taxi or walk to Hotel Nongshim's outdoor space and beer garden.

Tips

  • Admission is 34,000 won at the gate, or 31,000 won with the early bird discount, so book ahead if possible.
  • Performances run 19:00-21:00 within the festival's 17:00-22:00 hours, so arrive early if you want a good spot for the concerts.
  • It's an outdoor venue in mid-October, so bring a jacket for cooler evening temperatures.

Best for: beer lovers, families, live music, foodies.

  • Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
  • Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest
    Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

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