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Busan Folk Arts Festival 2024 in Busan, South Korea

부산종합민속예술제 2024

Oct2024
26 –27
Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00
Past edition

26 October 2024 to 27 October 2024 · 11:00–17:00; opening ceremony 13:30 on 26 Oct

This edition has ended. It is kept as a record of what the 2024 festival offered. The current information is on the Busan Folk Arts Festival page (Expected Oct 2027).

Venue this year. Reported as Sarang Plaza (사랑광장) in Busan Citizens Park

Dates26–27 Oct 2024
Hours11:00–17:00; opening ceremony 13:30 on 26 Oct
WeatherOctober average 23/15 °C (73/58 °F), 80 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Busan station.
VenueDasom Square, Busan Citizens Park부산광역시 부산진구 시민공원로 73 (범전동)
AdmissionEntry: Free · Some craft workshops (kite making, traditional-pattern crafts): ₩1,000
Previous edition2023: 14–15 Oct 2023
Next edition2025: 25–26 Oct 2025

Program

  • StageDongnae Jisinbalbi, Dongnae Yaryu mask drama, Dadaepo Hurisori, Busan nongak, tightrope walking, Suyeong Nongcheong-nori
  • Crafts with heritage artisans (ceramics, flower shoes, seal carving, kites and others), Dongnae crane dance costume try-on, quiz and singing contests

Prices

ItemPriceNote
EntryFree
Some craft workshops (kite making, traditional-pattern crafts)₩1,000Most hands-on programmes were free

Notes on the 2024 edition

Billed as 2024 부산민속예술제; theme "가을바람, 민속 바람, 어깻바람". 4th edition by count (not stated in the sources read).

About the festival

The Busan Folk Arts Festival (부산종합민속예술제) is a free two-day showcase of Busan's intangible heritage, with folk performances, shaman rituals, farmers' music, traditional games and craft classes led by heritage artisans, held on Dasom Square in Busan Citizens Park. The 6th edition runs 24–25 October 2026 (Saturday–Sunday), 11:00–17:00, hosted by Busan Metropolitan City. Take Busan Metro Line 1 to Bujeon Station, Exit 5 or 7, and walk about 5–10 minutes to the park.

Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Busan Folk Arts Festival page, which covers every edition.

Source

Facts checked
22 October 2026, against the sources listed below.

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