Busan Launches Trio of Autumn Festivals Across Songjong Beach, Cultural Center, and Arboretum
Busan’s Haeundae District is launching three distinct autumn festivals this month, pairing coastal recreation with jazz performances and community-led village events, ajunews.com reported. The seasonal lineup begins on October 17 with the second annual October N Songjong Festival at Songjong Beach, followed by the 2026 Haeundae Jazz Festival at the Haeundae Cultural Center from October 22 to 24, and concludes with the sixth Haeundae Dream Village Festival at the Haeundae Arboretum on October 24.
October N Songjong Festival Brings Coastal Camping and Watersports
The October N Songjong Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on October 17 at Songjong Beach. Visitors can utilize pre-reserved Indian tents for an urban camp-picnic overlooking the sea, join treasure hunts, or browse a residents’ sharing market. The daytime program features a marine leisure festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering surf, skimboard, and paddleboard lessons alongside beach yoga and children’s water play areas. Paid water sports require participants to stand at least 140 centimeters tall and cost 10,000 won per person, with an extra day of water activities scheduled for October 18. At 5:30 p.m., the Songjong Urban Beach Concert features performances by indie rock band Dragon Pony and singer Park Jae-jung against the backdrop of the autumn sea.
Haeundae Jazz Festival Features Three Nights of Performances
The 2026 Haeundae Jazz Festival runs from October 22 to 24 at the Haeundae Cultural Center Haeun Hall. The opening night on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. features the Yurang Jazz Band, starring vocalist Yurang alongside pianist Jeong Mose, drummer Kim Jeong-hoon, bassist Lee James, and guitarist Kim Young-min. On October 23 at 7:30 p.m., pianist Shin Kwan-woong leads a performance with vocalist Jang Yu-jung, saxophonist Kim Hyun-il, drummer Ju Hwa-jun, and contrabass player Oh Jung-taek. Tickets cost 20,000 won for R seats and 10,000 won for S seats, with discounts of 40% for members, 30% for students and artists, and 50% for people with disabilities, national merit recipients, and groups of 20 or more.
Haeundae Dream Village Festival Hosts Seventy Exhibition and Experience Booths
The sixth Haeundae Dream Village Festival opens at 10 a.m. on October 24 at the Haeundae Arboretum under the theme “Haeundae, Living, Loving, Learning.” Haeundae District’s 18 neighborhood resident councils, alongside 20 lifelong learning institutions and local welfare groups, have organized roughly 70 booths for exhibitions and hands-on activities. The event includes district-wide contests, drone demonstrations, poetry displays from older learners, and a family writing competition. Visitors can also explore designated photo zones across the arboretum grounds and shop at an on-site children’s market.
Frequently Asked Questions About Haeundae Autumn Festivals
How much do tickets cost for the Haeundae Jazz Festival?
Discounts are available for members, students, artists, people with disabilities, national merit recipients, and groups of 20 or more.
What is the minimum height requirement for water sports at Songjong Beach?
Participants must stand at least 140 centimeters tall to join the paid marine leisure programs on October 17 and 18. The participation fee is set at 10,000 won per person.
Where is the Haeundae Dream Village Festival located?
The sixth annual village festival takes place at the Haeundae Arboretum, marking the first time the event has been hosted at the venue.
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