The 21st Busan Fireworks Festival takes place on Saturday 7 November 2026 around Gwangalli Beach, Igidae and Dongbaekseom Island. The show runs from 19:00 to 20:00, with an intermission planned for 19:15–19:25. Reserved seating comes in two types: R seats with a table and chairs at ₩100,000, and S seats (chair only) at ₩70,000. Busan residents get 10% off, paying ₩90,000 and ₩63,000.
If you have a reserved seat, the timing rule matters most. Entry opens at 15:00, and if you are not at your seat by 18:00 you will be refused entry and cannot get a refund.
How much are reserved seats at the Busan Fireworks Festival?
The international booking page on NOL World lists two seat types for 2026: R seats at ₩100,000 and S seats at ₩70,000. Busan Citizen tickets, 10% cheaper at ₩90,000 and ₩63,000, are sold as separate ticket types. The Busan city government announced that the seating areas will be set up on the sand in front of Hotel Aqua Palace and Homers Hotel at Gwangalli Beach.
| Seat | What you get | General price | Busan Citizen price (10% off) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R seat | Table + chairs | ₩100,000 | ₩90,000 |
| S seat | Chair | ₩70,000 | ₩63,000 |
Two R seats at the general price come to ₩200,000. A family of four living in Busan buying S seats with the resident discount pays ₩63,000 × 4 = ₩252,000, which is ₩28,000 less than the general ₩280,000.
Who qualifies for the Busan Citizen discount?
Discounted tickets are limited to 4 per person and can only be collected on the day at the NOL Ticket on-site booth; there is no advance delivery. The buyer and everyone using the tickets must go to the booth together and show ID plus proof of a Busan address.
Foreign nationals must present an Alien Registration Card or a Domestic Residence Report Card showing a Busan address. If you cannot prove eligibility, you have to pay the difference up to the general price before the ticket is issued, and without paying you will be refused entry. A general-price ticket cannot be switched to the discount price on site.
Wheelchair seating is booked by phone
Wheelchair spaces can only be reserved through NOL customer service on 1544-1555. Companions book separately through the normal process, no chairs are provided in the wheelchair area, and wheelchair users enter through a dedicated gate.
Where and until when can you book?
Foreign visitors book on NOL World, which is for international visitors only and checks your passport, with a maximum of 4 regular tickets per person. Regular sales on NOL Ticket and NOL World close at 17:00 on Friday 6 November. The other official channel, BNK Busan Bank, closes earlier and sells mainly through a Korean banking app and its branches.
| Channel | Sales period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NOL Ticket / NOL World (regular) | Fri 4 Sep 14:00 – Fri 6 Nov 17:00 | R and S seats |
| BNK Busan Bank mobile banking | Fri 4 Sep 14:00 – Sun 1 Nov 23:59 | Online |
| BNK Busan Bank branches | Fri 4 Sep 14:00 – Thu 5 Nov, close of business | S seats only |
| Hotel package (NOL) | Fri 4 Sep 14:00 – Sun 25 Oct 23:59 | Hotel stay + R seat |
The sales schedule comes from the festival’s official ticketing page. The hotel packages cover Shilla Stay Seobusan, Wyndham Grand Busan, and Fairfield by Marriott Busan Songdo Beach, and quantities are limited, so they may sell out early.
Delivery or on-site collection depends on when you book
General tickets booked by Sunday 11 October are posted in one batch between 12 and 16 October. From bookings made on Monday 12 October, tickets can only be collected on site. Someone else can collect for you if they bring a copy of the buyer’s ID and the booking confirmation.
What about tickets bought elsewhere?
The organiser says losses from tickets bought outside the official channels are the responsibility of the people trading them. If resale or other improper trading is found, the booking account can be sanctioned and the ticket cancelled, and you may be refused entry on the day even while holding the ticket.
What are the cancellation fees?
For tickets bought on NOL, fees rise as the show date (7 November) gets closer. Up to 10 days before, the fee is ₩2,000 per ticket; after that it is 10%, 20% and then 30% of the ticket price. Cancelling before midnight on the day you booked costs nothing, and the booking fee is refunded too.
| When you cancel | 2026 dates | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 days before | Until 28 Oct | ₩2,000 per ticket (max 10% of price) |
| 9 to 7 days before | 29–31 Oct | 10% of ticket price |
| 6 to 3 days before | 1–4 Nov | 20% of ticket price |
| 2 days before until the deadline | 5 Nov until the deadline | 30% of ticket price |
The NOL Ticket product page also mentions a full refund (excluding the booking fee) for cancellations within 7 days of booking, but states that the date-based fee schedule above takes priority. Your exact cancellation deadline appears in the booking details after you buy.
Worked examples
Cancelling two R seats on 20 October costs ₩2,000 × 2 = ₩4,000. Cancelling one R seat on 2 November costs 20% of ₩100,000, or ₩20,000. Cancelling two S seats on 5 November costs 30% of ₩70,000 × 2, or ₩42,000. Booking fees are separate.
When and where should you arrive on the day?
Reserved-seat holders can enter from 15:00 and must be seated by 18:00. For Gwangalli Beach, the organiser’s directions point to exit 3 of Gwangan Station on Busan Metro Line 2. No parking is provided near the venue, so plan to use public transport.
Nearest subway stations for each viewing area
The festival’s directions page lists the three venues separately. For Gwangalli Beach, use Gwangan Station exit 3, and for Dongbaekseom, Dongbaek Station exit 1, both on Line 2. For Igidae, get off at Kyungsung Univ.·Pukyong Nat’l Univ. Station on Line 2 and change to a bus.
The NOL page gives Gwangalli Beach’s address as 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan. When checked on 6 October, the Traffic menu on the official site still said the page was being prepared, so look again for road closures and times once they are announced.
Planning the afternoon around the deadlines
Busan Citizen tickets and anything booked from 12 October onwards must be collected as paper tickets at the on-site booth. NOL expects the booth to be very crowded and says it is not responsible for late entry caused by ID checks or queues. The safe order is to go to the booth as soon as entry opens at 15:00, then take your seat well before the 18:00 cut-off.
The Busan city government says this year’s programme centres on invited international fireworks shows and the Busan Multi Fireworks Show. The programme menu on the official site was marked “to be updated” as of 6 October. For festival questions, call the Busan Festival Organization on 051-713-5000 (09:00–18:00); for bookings and cancellations, NOL customer service on 1544-1555 (09:00–18:00).
Frequently asked questions
Q. When is the 2026 Busan Fireworks Festival and what time does it start?
A. Saturday 7 November 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00, with an intermission planned for 19:15–19:25.
Q. How much are the reserved seats?
A. R seats (table and chairs) cost ₩100,000 and S seats (chair) ₩70,000. Busan residents pay ₩90,000 and ₩63,000, up to 4 tickets per person.
Q. Can foreign tourists buy tickets?
A. Yes, on NOL World, which is for international visitors and requires passport verification, with up to 4 regular tickets per person.
Q. What does it cost to cancel in early November?
A. From 1 to 4 November (6–3 days before) the fee is 20% of the ticket price, and from 5 November it is 30%. Cancelling one R seat on 2 November costs ₩20,000.
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