UN Peace Festival
Oct 23 – Oct 25, 2026 · Busan
Overview
The 28th UN Peace Festival is a peace and culture festival held for three days, from October 23 to 25, 2026, in and around Peace Park in Nam-gu, Busan. Under the slogan 'Open Memory, Open Future,' the event is organized to remember the sacrifices and dedication of the UN's participating nations and to share the value of peace with citizens. Under the theme 'Peace Completed by Many Pieces (Pieces Make Peace),' the festival operates six themed zones — the Memory Zone, Participation Zone, Performance Zone, Connection Zone, Healing Food Zone, and Future Zone — presenting a variety of exhibitions, cultural performances, world culture experiences, and citizen-participation programs. In particular, a peace parade bringing together citizens of various generations and nationalities conveys the meaning of harmony and communication, giving everyone a chance to directly feel and empathize with the value of peace. It is a citizen-participation festival that connects memories of the past with today's peace, bringing different people together as one to build a peaceful future.
Why go
A three-day peace and culture festival held in and around Peace Park in Nam-gu, Busan, marking its 28th edition in 2026. Six themed zones cover exhibitions, performances, world culture experiences, and citizen-participation programs, with a peace parade bringing together people of different generations and nationalities.
Getting there from Seoul
Take the KTX from Seoul Station to Busan Station (roughly 2.5-3 hours). From Busan Station, continue to Nam-gu/Daeyeon-dong by subway or taxi to reach Peace Park. An express bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan is also an option, taking around 4-4.5 hours depending on traffic.
Tips
- Check the parade and performance schedule on arrival since exact timings aren't listed here.
- Late October in Busan is generally mild by day but can turn cool in the evening, so bring a light jacket.
- Use public transport to reach Peace Park, as parking near the venue may be limited during the festival.
Best for: families, culture lovers, international visitors, photographers.
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