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Busan Folk Arts Festival 2025 in Busan, South Korea

부산종합민속예술제 2025

Oct2025
25 –26
Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00
Past edition

25 October 2025 to 26 October 2025 · 11:00–17:00; opening ceremony 13:30 on 25 Oct

This edition has ended. It is kept as a record of what the 2025 festival offered. The current information is on the Busan Folk Arts Festival page (Expected Oct 2027).

Venue this year. Dasom Square, Busan Citizens Park

Dates25–26 Oct 2025
Hours11:00–17:00; opening ceremony 13:30 on 25 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
Previous edition2024: 26–27 Oct 2024
Next edition2026: 24–25 Oct 2026

Program

  • 25 OctSuyeong Yaryu, East Coast Byeolsingut, Dadaepo Hurisori, Saha threshing songs, Gudeok Manggaesori, Busan nongak; children's exam and a traditional-games contest
  • 26 OctDongnae Gomu, Ulsan Soeburi Sori, tightrope walking, Jwasuyeong Eobangnori, fusion gugak; trot singer Kim Soo-chan; Squid Game activity and a folk talent contest
  • Hanbok Culture Week programmes, including a free hanbok rental campaign with about 1,000 outfits

Prices

ItemPriceNote
EntryFree

Notes on the 2025 edition

5th edition; about 400 performers. The opening included a performance wishing success for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in Busan in July 2026.

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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