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Festival Shiwol Brings 22 major events across Busan this October
Haps Magazine Korea
September 30, 2026
(Illustration by City of Busan/courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)
Busan will turn October into a month-long celebration as Festival Shiwol 2026 brings together 22 festivals, cultural events, exhibitions and industry gatherings across the city from October 1 to 31.
Under the slogan “When You Go to Busan in October,” this year’s program connects events in three main categories: music and culture, film and arts, and business and innovation. Major highlights include the Busan International Rock Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Busan Biennale, Busan International Food Expo and FLY ASIA.
A Festival Shiwol information hub will also operate at Busan Eurasia Platform from October 1 to 18, providing event information and a stamp tour connecting participating venues.
2026 Festival Shiwol Event Schedule Music & Culture
One Month Festival October 1–31 Various venues across Busan
Starry Sea Busan Night Market October 1–4, October 8–11, October 15–18 Hwamyeong Eco Park
Busan Park Concert October 2–3 Busan Citizens Park
Busan International Rock Festival October 2–4 Samnak Eco Park
Balcony Music Show & Street Festa October 10 & 24 Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu
Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge October 16–18 North Port Landmark Site
Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Festival October 16–18 BIFC2
Busan Wellness Festa October 23–24 Beomeosa Temple and other locations
Taejongdae BEAT-ON Zombie Race October 31 Taejongdae Drive-in Theater
Film, Arts & Food
Busan International Performing Arts Market October 1–7 Dongseo University Centum Campus and other venues
Busan Street Arts Festival October 3–5 Busan Citizens Park
Busan International Film Festival October 6–15 Busan Cinema Center and other venues
Busan Gourmet Selection October 1–31 Participating restaurants and cafés across Busan
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show Every Saturday in October Gwangalli Beach
Busan Biennale August 29–November 1 Museum of Contemporary Art Busan and other venues
Business, Food & Innovation
FLY ASIA – Asia Startup Expo October 7–8 BEXCO
Busan International Food Expo October 9–11 BEXCO
Meet in Busan October 26–27 The Westin Josun Busan
Global City Tourism Summit October 26–28 Paradise Hotel Busan
Global Gastronomy Forum October 26–28 Park Hyatt Busan and locations across the city
Busan Fashion Week October 29–31 BEXCO
PFB – Busan International Footwear, Textile & Fashion Exhibition October 29–31 BEXCO