Busan's Haeundae District will host a variety of autumn festivals starting mid-October at Songjeong Beach, Haeundae Cultural Center, and Haeundae Arboretum. The events will feature ocean leisure activities, music performances, and community participation experiences.
The festivities will kick off with the 'October N Songjeong Festival' at Songjeong Beach on the 17th, followed by the '2026 Haeundae Jazz Festival' at Haeundae Cultural Center from the 22nd to 24th, and the '6th Haeundae Dreaming Village Festival' at Haeundae Arboretum on the 24th.
Now in its second year, the 'October N Songjeong Festival' will take place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the 17th. The event will include an urban camping experience, ocean leisure festival, pet programs, and a community sharing market.
Attendees can enjoy board games in Indian tents set up at the venue, which will be available by reservation. Family-friendly activities such as recreation and treasure hunts will also be offered.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., the 'Songjeong Urban Beach Concert' will feature indie rock band Dragon Pony and singer Park Jae-jung, providing a lively atmosphere against the backdrop of the autumn sea. Additional activities include beach cinema, Songjeong film messages, wave ASMR therapy, life photo booths, and balloon art.
The ocean leisure festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering water sports experiences such as surfing, skimboarding, and paddleboarding, along with beach yoga and singing bowl lounges. Facilities for children, including a surfing bounce, water gun games, sailing boats, and a sand playground, will also be available.
Participation in water sports and marine healing programs requires prior registration, while other activities will accept on-site registration. Additional water sports experiences will be available on the 18th for anyone over 140 cm tall, with a participation fee of 10,000 won per person.
From the 22nd to the 24th, the '2026 Haeundae Jazz Festival' will take place at Haeundae Cultural Center's Haeun Hall. Over three days, performances will feature the Yoon Sa-rang Jazz Band, Shin Kwan-woong Quintet, and Kim Ji-seok Jazz Orchestra.
The festival will open on the 22nd at 7:30 p.m. with a performance by the Yoon Sa-rang Jazz Band, featuring vocalist Yoon Sa-rang, pianist Jeong Mo-se, drummer Kim Jeong-hoon, bassist Lee James, and guitarist Kim Young-min.
On the 23rd at 7:30 p.m., a performance led by veteran pianist Shin Kwan-woong will follow, featuring vocalist Jang Yu-jeong, saxophonist Kim Hyun-il, drummer Joo Hwa-jun, and contrabassist Oh Jeong-taek, showcasing traditional jazz.
The final performance on the 24th at 5 p.m. will feature the Kim Ji-seok Jazz Orchestra, composed of professional musicians from Hanyang University, concluding the festival with an orchestral ensemble.
Ticket prices are 20,000 won for R seats and 10,000 won for S seats. Discounts of 40% are available for members of the Nurim program, while middle and high school students and holders of the Artist Pass can receive a 30% discount. Discounts of 50% are offered to people with disabilities, veterans, and groups of 20 or more.
Tickets can be purchased through the Haeundae Cultural Center's website or by phone.
On the 24th at 10 a.m., the '6th Haeundae Dreaming Village Festival' will commence at Haeundae Arboretum.
This year's event, themed 'Living, Loving, Learning in Haeundae,' will be held for the first time in the arboretum area. Local residents' councils and organizations in lifelong learning and welfare have collaborated to set up over 70 diverse exhibition and experience booths.
The 18 local residents' councils in Haeundae will showcase unique community activities and provide visitors with engaging experience corners. A competition featuring participants from various programs will add to the festival's excitement.
In the lifelong learning sector, 20 related organizations and groups have come together to offer a variety of attractions, from drone experiences to exhibitions of poetry works created by seniors. The 'Dongbaek Family Word Contest' will further enrich the event for families.
Photo zones will be set up throughout the arboretum, allowing visitors to capture autumn memories, while a children's market, stage performances, and various events are expected to draw attendees.
Haeundae District aims to widely promote the achievements of lifelong learning, community autonomy, and welfare activities based on programs prepared by residents and participation from local organizations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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