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What to expect at 2025 Busan Sea Festival
Haps Magazine Korea
July 29, 2025
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(Image: City of Busan / Photo courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)
Busan’s signature summer celebration, the 29th Busan Sea Festival, returns to Dadaepo Beach from August 1 to 3, promising three exciting days of fireworks, music, food, and coastal experiences against the backdrop of Busan’s most romantic sunset.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s program:
Full Event Schedule at Dadaepo Beach
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(Photo courtesy of City of Busan)
Main Highlights
Dadae Fireworks Show (August 1, 19:45–20:35)
Held during golden hour with a water show and dramatic ocean-wide finale
Beach entry is capped at 35,000 people for safety—arrive early or view from Gouni Ecological Trail
Sunset Beach Club (August 2–3, 14:00–22:00)
New paid program for a limited audience
Includes yoga, paddleboarding, DJ parties, and live acts by Sunwoo Jung-a, George, Kardgarden, Ozone, and more
Dadae Pocha (August 1–3, 17:00–22:00)
Korea’s largest beach pocha, now expanded to 2,000 seats
Enjoy beer and street food under the stars
Dadaeyajang Market (August 2–3, 17:00–23:00)
Local market with street performances, food stalls, and cashless QR shopping
Dadae Forest & Sunset Lounge
Forestside concert space with drinks and relaxing benches
Lounge zone offering yoga, wellness activities, and seaside views
Fountain Pirates
Daytime fountain play zone for kids (13:20–17:20)
Sunset Mong Park (Pet Zone)
Flea market for pet products, agility course, photo ops for pets and owners
Safety & Transportation Notes
August 1 (Opening Night): Beach access limited to 35,000 people; traffic and three local parking lots will be controlled from 4 p.m.
Public transportation is strongly recommended