# Busan Fireworks Festival 2026: Tickets, Times and Getting There
The Busan Fireworks Festival 2026 is on Saturday, November 7, at Gwangalli Beach, Igidae and Dongbaekseom Island. The main show runs 19:00–20:00, and reserved beach seats cost KRW 70,000 or 100,000.
If you are planning to see fireworks in Busan in November, two rules are easy to miss. Seat holders must be in their seats by 18:00 or lose both entry and refund, and foreign visitors book on a separate English page that asks for a passport.
This guide follows the festival the way you will live it: where to watch, how to book a seat, and what happens from 15:00 to the end of the night. Every date, price and time below comes from the festival's official website or its official ticket seller, checked on October 20, 2026.
Contents Plan ahead: Key facts · No ticket? · Want a seat? | On the day: 15:00–18:00 · 19:00–20:00 · After 20:00 · Bring a warm layer | Help: Help in English · FAQ · Checklist
Key facts at a glance
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| What | The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival (제21회 부산불꽃축제) |
| When | Saturday, November 7, 2026. Main show 19:00–20:00, with a 10-minute break (intermission) |
| Where | Gwangalli Beach, Igidae and Dongbaekseom Island areas, Busan |
| Tickets | Sold only for reserved seats on Gwangalli Beach, from KRW 70,000 (as of October 2026) |
| Seat entry | From 15:00. Be seated by 18:00 |
| Organizer | Busan Festival Organizing Committee, +82-51-713-5000 (09:00–18:00) |
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Gwangalli Beach, Igidae and Dongbaekseom Island areas. Original (Korean): 2026. 11. 7.(토), 광안리해수욕장, 이기대, 동백섬 일원 — Busan Fireworks Festival · Overview
Two ways to read this guide. No ticket: go straight to No ticket? below, then On the day. Want a reserved seat: read Want a seat? first, because sales close on November 6.
No ticket? Gwangalli, Igidae or Dongbaekseom on November 7
The organizer names three festival areas, and tickets are sold only for the reserved seats on Gwangalli Beach. Each area is reached from a Busan Metro Line 2 station, so choose one before you set out and you will know which station and exit to head for.
The routes differ in effort. Gwangalli is reached from Gwangan Station, Exit 3. Igidae needs a bus after the train. Dongbaekseom needs about a 20-minute walk from Dongbaek Station, Exit 1.
Which parts of each area are open for viewing is Unverified for 2026: the official seating chart menu still showed "page in preparation" on October 20; check busanfireworks.com or call 1330. Until it opens, treat the boxes below as where each area is, not as confirmed viewing zones.
Practical info: Gwangalli Beach
| Item | Gwangalli Beach |
|---|---|
| Korean name | 광안리해수욕장 (show this to taxi drivers) |
| Address | 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan (부산광역시 수영구 광안해변로 219) |
| Nearest station | Gwangan Station (Line 2), Exit 3 |
| Reserved seats | Yes, the paid seats are on this beach |
| Official site | Busan Fireworks Festival · Directions |
The festival's directions page gives this route: Metro Line 2, get off at Gwangan Station, Exit 3 (Korean original: "도시철도 : 2호선 광안역 하차 (3번출구)").
Practical info: Igidae
| Item | Igidae |
|---|---|
| Korean name | 이기대 |
| Address | Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan (부산 남구 용호동 일원) |
| Nearest station | Kyungsung Univ.·Pukyong Nat'l Univ. Station (Line 2), then bus 20, 22, 24, 27, 39 or 131 |
| Bus stop | Igidae Eogwi Samgeori (이기대어귀삼거리) or Igidae Entrance (이기대입구) |
| Reserved seats | None listed |
| Official site | Visit Busan · Igidae Coastal Trail |
The station and bus numbers come from Visit Busan. The festival's directions page prints the Igidae stop names (이기대어귀삼거리 또는 이기대입구 정류장 하차) under its Gwangalli entry, next to buses 24, 27, 39, 131. Those are the same buses Visit Busan lists for Igidae. The two entries on the festival page look switched, so use the details above and confirm the stop on a map app.
Practical info: Dongbaekseom Island
| Item | Dongbaekseom Island |
|---|---|
| Korean name | 동백섬 |
| Address | 99 Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan (부산 해운대구 동백로 99) |
| Nearest station | Dongbaek Station (Line 2), Exit 1, then about a 20-minute walk |
| Reserved seats | None listed |
| Official site | Visit Busan · Dongbaekseom walking tour |
The festival's directions page lists Dongbaek Station Exit 1 for this area, and Visit Busan adds the 20-minute walk from that exit. Budget that walk into your timing, because it comes after the train ride.
Leave the car at home
The organizer asks visitors to use public transport and says no parking will be provided:
Please understand that no nearby parking will be provided. Original (Korean): 인근 주차 장소는 제공되지 않는 점 양해 부탁드립니다. — Busan Fireworks Festival · Directions
The same page expects heavy traffic on the day (Korean original: "교통 정체가 예상되오니"), so plan the whole trip around Line 2 rather than a car or taxi.
Want a seat? Busan Fireworks Festival tickets on NOL World
The festival's ticket page links to NOL Ticket, and NOL has a separate English page for visitors from abroad (NOL World · The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival).
Available for international visitors only. Passport verification is required, so please have your passport ready. — NOL World
Keep your passport next to you when you book. The same page says you can buy up to 4 regular tickets per person.
Seat types and prices
| Seat | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| S Seat | Chair | KRW 70,000 |
| R Seat | Table and chairs | KRW 100,000 |
Prices are as of October 2026 and are listed in KRW only. The NOL World page also lists 10% cheaper Busan Citizen prices (KRW 63,000 and KRW 90,000). Those are not for short-term visitors: foreign nationals must show an Alien Registration Card or a Domestic Residence Report Card with a Busan address. If you book the discount without that card, you pay the difference at the booth or you are refused entry.
When ticket sales close
The festival's official ticket page lists four sales channels and their closing times (Busan Fireworks Festival · Tickets):
- Regular tickets on NOL Ticket: until November 6 (Fri), 17:00
- BNK Busan Bank mobile banking: until November 1 (Sun), 23:59
- BNK Busan Bank branches: until the branches close on November 5 (Thu)
- Stay packages with hotels on NOL Ticket: until October 25 (Sun), 23:59
If you are visiting from abroad, use NOL World: the two bank channels run through BNK Busan Bank's mobile banking app or its branches.
Cancelling costs more the closer you get to November 7
NOL charges a cancellation fee based on how many days remain before the show (NOL Ticket):
| When you cancel | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 days before | KRW 2,000 per ticket (no more than 10% of the price) |
| 9 to 7 days before | 10% of the ticket price |
| 6 to 3 days before | 20% of the ticket price |
| 2 days before to the deadline | 30% of the ticket price |
KRW 2,000 per ticket, no more than 10% of the price … 30% of the ticket price. Original (Korean): 장당 2,000원(티켓 금액의 10% 이내) … 티켓금액의 30% — NOL Ticket
The cheapest step lasts until 10 days before the show, which is October 28. A cancellation made before midnight on the day you booked has no fee, as long as it is within the cancellation deadline.
15:00–18:00: seat holders must be in their seats by 18:00
This window decides whether your ticket gets used. Tickets booked by October 11 were posted out in advance. From October 12, NOL says tickets must be collected on site, so anyone booking now picks up the ticket at the NOL Ticket booth at the venue. Bring your booking confirmation and your passport; the page warns the booth will be very crowded on the day.
Seat entry opens at 15:00, and the official seller states a hard cut-off:
Visitors may enter starting at 15:00. (Due to the nature of the festival, if you do not arrive at your assigned seats by 18:00, entry and refunds will not be allowed.) — NOL World
In plain words: arriving at 18:05 means no entry and no money back, even though the show starts at 19:00. You have three hours to collect your ticket and sit down.
If a delayed train makes you miss 18:00, your seat is gone, but the festival is not. Igidae and Dongbaekseom Island are festival areas too, and they have no reserved-seat gate.
Wheelchair seats are booked by phone only
NOL World says wheelchair seats "can only be reserved by phone through Customer Service (1544-1555)". Companions book a regular ticket in the normal way. The wheelchair area has no separate chairs, and wheelchair users enter through a dedicated gate. Rules for strollers in the seating area are Unverified — neither the festival site nor NOL mentions them; ask NOL Customer Service at 1544-1555 (09:00–18:00).
19:00–20:00: the main show, with a 10-minute break
The show time comes from the official ticket seller's event page:
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 19:00–20:00, with a planned intermission from 19:15 to 19:25. Original (Korean): 2026년 11월 7일(토) 19:00 ~ 20:00 (인터미션: 19:15 ~ 19:25 예정) — NOL Ticket · The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival
If you step away at 19:15, you are not leaving early; the second half follows the break. Any pre-show program is Unverified: the official Program menu still showed "page in preparation" on October 20; we will re-check on October 27 and November 2.
After 20:00: getting home is not announced yet
Road closures and any subway changes for the night are Unverified: the official Traffic control menu still showed "page in preparation" on October 20; check busanfireworks.com or call 1330 before you head out. Last year's arrangements may not repeat, so do not plan around them.
What you can plan now: return the way you came. Your station and exit are in your area box above, and there is no parking to go back to.
Bring a warm layer: the sea gets windy after dark
Visit Busan's own festival guide puts warmth first on its list of things to bring: "It's warm during the day but very windy and cold in the sea" (Visit Busan · Busan Fireworks Festival). With seat entry from 15:00 and the show ending at 20:00, you may be outside for five hours.
- A windproof jacket and a hat
- A small mat or cushion if you will sit on sand or rocks
- A charged phone and power bank for your ticket and map
- Water and a snack for the long wait
Help in English: the 1330 Korea Travel Hotline
If something goes wrong, call 1330. The Korea Tourism Organization runs it, and Busan Metropolitan City's English guide describes it like this:
Information provided 24 hours a day in Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (other languages: 8:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.) — Busan Metropolitan City · Foreigner support
Dial 1330 inside Korea or +82-2-1330 from overseas. For ticket questions, NOL Customer Service is 1544-1555 (09:00–18:00, open every day).
Before you fly, check whether you need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization). The rules depend on your passport and temporary exemptions change, so check the official K-ETA website rather than a blog.
Three phrases you can say, or show on your phone:
- 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida): thank you
- 화장실 어디예요? (hwajangsil eodiyeyo?): where is the restroom?
- 광안역 3번 출구 (Gwangan-yeok sambeon chulgu): Gwangan Station, Exit 3
FAQ
Do I need a ticket to watch the fireworks? Only for a reserved seat. Tickets are sold for seats on Gwangalli Beach; for Igidae and Dongbaekseom Island the organizer sells no seats (Overview).
What time does the show start? 19:00, and it ends at 20:00 after a planned 10-minute intermission. Pre-show program times are not announced yet.
Can foreigners buy tickets? Yes, on the NOL World page for international visitors, with passport verification.
Can wheelchair users book a seat? Yes, but only by phone, not online: call NOL Customer Service at 1544-1555 (09:00–18:00). Companions book regular tickets.
Can I drive and park near Gwangalli Beach? No parking is provided near the venue, and the organizer expects heavy traffic, so take Line 2.
Before you go: checklist
- Pick your area and save its station and exit in your map app
- Want a seat? Book on NOL World by November 6, 17:00, with your passport ready
- Might cancel? Decide by October 28 (the KRW 2,000 fee step ends then)
- Seat holders: arrive after 15:00 and be seated by 18:00
- Pack a windproof layer and a power bank
- Check the official site for the program and traffic control pages
- Save 1330 in your phone
If you want a seat, open the NOL World page with your passport next to you today; if you do not, choose your area tonight and save its exit number.
Official sources
Festival and ticket pages
- Busan Fireworks Festival · Overview: date, venue, organizer (checked October 20, 2026)
- Busan Fireworks Festival · Tickets: sales channels and closing times (checked October 20, 2026)
- Busan Fireworks Festival · Directions: subway exits, Igidae stop names, parking (checked October 20, 2026)
- Busan Fireworks Festival · English home: menus still in preparation (checked October 20, 2026)
- NOL World · The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival: prices, passport verification, ticket collection, 15:00 entry and 18:00 rule, wheelchair seats (checked October 20, 2026)
- NOL Ticket · The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival (Korean): show time, intermission, cancellation fees (checked October 20, 2026)
Tourism and government pages
- Visit Busan · Igidae Coastal Trail: Igidae address and buses (checked October 20, 2026)
- Visit Busan · Dongbaekseom walking tour: Dongbaekseom address and walk from Dongbaek Station (checked October 20, 2026)
- Visit Busan · Busan Fireworks Festival: what to bring (checked October 20, 2026)
- Busan Metropolitan City · Foreigner support: 1330 Korea Travel Hotline (checked October 20, 2026)
- K-ETA official website: entry authorization (checked October 20, 2026)
Every fact in this guide was taken from the pages above and compared word for word with the original text on October 20, 2026. Values that may change are marked "as of October 2026".
Photo credits
- Cover photo: Busan Metropolitan City, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons (source)
- Fireworks over Gwangan Bridge: ah64dka52 via Pixabay, Pixabay Content License (Pixabay photo ID 9202902)
- Gwangan Bridge at dusk: lumoplank, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons (source)
- View from Igidae Park: The Big Cat from Shanghai, China, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons (source)
- Dongbaekseom Island: Brit in Seoul, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons (source)
- Timeline and area cards: made for this guide from the official sources above
This article was researched and drafted with the help of AI tools. Every fact was checked one by one against the official sources listed above.