19–22 Nov 2026 (Thu–Sun) · Busan · 해운대구
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| Dates | 19–22 Nov 2026 Thu–Sun |
|---|---|
| Region | Busan · 해운대구 |
| Place | 부산 벡스코(BEXCO) 제2전시장 / T1 베이스캠프 해운대점 |
| Address | 부산광역시 해운대구 APEC로 30 (우동) 1층 |
| Hours | 10:00~18:00 |
| Admission | 무료 |
| Organizer | 문화체육관광부 |
| Phone | 02-546-7378 |
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'2026 게임문화축제'는 게임의 문화적 가치를 확산하고, 남녀노소 누구나 즐겁게 몰입할 수 있는 다채로운 체험과 향유의 기회를 제공하는 대한민국 대표 게임 페스티벌이다. 올해 축제는 세계인의 마음을 사로잡은 K-컬쳐 대표 게임IP전시부터, 웅장한 국악 선율로 재탄생하는 감동적인 게임OST 라이브 공연까지 다채로운 볼거리와 즐길 거리를 선보인다. 또한, 온 가족이 함께 소통하며 추억쌓는 게임 체험존과 손에 땀을 쥐게하는 박진감 넘치는 e스포츠 대회, 누구나 참여할 수 있는 다양한 이벤트 프로그램이 현장을 가득 채운다. 단순한 플레이를 넘어 예술과 문화, 세대 간 소통으로 이어지는 특별한 경험! 즐거움 그 이상의 감동이 있는 '2026 게임문화축제'에서 느껴볼 수 있다.
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Checked 18 October 2026.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI), retrieved 31 October 2026. Shown as published, with formatting removed.
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