| Dates | 20–21 Nov 2021 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Yeongildae Beach and other sites in Pohang경상북도 포항시 북구 해안로 48 (항구동) |
| Admission | Free. KTO lists free entry, and no paid ticket was documented for any edition checked. |
| Previous edition | 2019: 31 May – 2 Jun 2019 |
| Next edition | 2023: 26–28 May 2023 |
Program
- Sat 20 Nov 18:00opening ceremony (499 pre-booked, fully vaccinated guests; also streamed on YouTube)
- A mini fireworks show of about 20 minutes instead of the international show; light theme zone with 14 photo spots, street performances and a metaverse tour
Notes on the 2021 edition
Hybrid edition moved to the second half of the year because of COVID-19 vaccination rates and government guidelines (the festival's designated slot was the last weekend of May). About 70,000 visitors over two days. A 300-drone show and a Black Eagles flypast were cancelled.
About the festival
The Pohang International Fireworks Festival (포항국제불빛축제) is a free three-day festival on the waterfront of Pohang, Korea's steel city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, held since 2004 and built around an international fireworks show over the sea, with a street parade and, in recent years, drone shows and concerts. The 2026 edition runs Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 November, moved from its planned June slot because of the local elections: an opening media-art lighting ceremony at Songdo Pier on 19 November, a fireworks street parade on 20 November and the international fireworks show over Yeongildae Beach on 21 November, 20:00–21:00, with teams from France, Japan and Korea. From Seoul, take the KTX to Pohang Station (about 2 h 20 m–2 h 30 m) and a taxi or bus to the beach, and plan to stay the night, as a train back after the 21:00 finish is not reliable.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Pohang International Fireworks Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
Facts checked
27 October 2026, against the sources listed below.