| Dates | 24–25 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00–17:00 both days (KTO, Ministry of Culture); stage timetable and opening-ceremony time not published as of 18 October 2026 |
| Weather | October average 23/15 °C (73/58 °F), 80 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Busan station. |
| Venue | Dasom Square, Busan Citizens Park부산광역시 부산진구 시민공원로 73 (범전동) |
| Admission | Entry: Free · Pre-booked classes (artisan crafts, tiled-roof class, Dongnae crane dance, children's exam): Free |
| Previous edition | 2025: 25–26 Oct 2025 |
| Next edition | 2027: A Saturday–Sunday weekend in mid to late October 2027 (7th edition) if the pattern holds: 14–15 Oct 2023, 26–27 Oct 2024, 25–26 Oct 2025 and 24–25 Oct 2026. Not announced as of 18 October 2026. |
Program
- Pungnyu Madang (stage)opening ceremony, Busan and guest intangible-heritage performances, heritage-school performances, a global performance (Philippine traditional dance), special shows and citizen programmes
- Stage line-up named by KTOBusan nongak, East Coast Byeolsingut, Daegu Nalmoe drum dance, Dongnae and Suyeong Jisinbalbi, Chilam Elementary School nongak, Saha threshing songs, tightrope walking, Busan Arts High School gugak ensemble, Dadaepo Hurisori, fusion gugak
- Sat 24 Oct 12:30–13:30children's royal civil-service exam (advance sign-up)
- Somssi Madang (hands-on)craft classes with heritage artisans from 11:00 each day (embroidered phone grips, scroll painting, potter's wheel, rattle drums, fans, flower shoes, knotted bag charms), Dongnae crane dance class, traditional food tasting
- Sat 24 Oct 11:00–17:00heritage-care class, making a traditional tiled roof
- Janchi Madangtraditional games (tuho, tug-of-war, hoop rolling, plate spinning, palanquin ride), Busan Intangible Heritage Art Fair, Hanbok Culture Week craft market, stamp tour and wish papers, hanbok rental and hair accessories, programmes with Busan mascots Bumi and Sumi
Prices
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free | |
| Pre-booked classes (artisan crafts, tiled-roof class, Dongnae crane dance, children's exam) | Free | Free on the Event-us sign-up pages; applications closed 23 October 2026 at 17:00 |
| Hanbok rental and other on-site booths | — | Fees not published as of 18 October 2026 |
Notes on the 2026 edition
6th edition. Host Busan Metropolitan City; run by the Busan Intangible Cultural Heritage Association; inquiries 051-714-1508. The ministry listing says the schedule may change. Linked to Hanbok Culture Week.
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.