Fireworks & Lights Festivals in Korea

7 happening or upcoming · 57 past editions tracked · updated daily

Korea does darkness well: lantern rivers, drone swarms, media-art facades, palace night openings, and fireworks over the water. Night festivals also double as the best way to dodge summer heat and catch city skylines at their best.

D-1

Nov 7, 2026

Busan Fireworks Festival

Busan

D-13

Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026

Pohang International Fireworks Festival

GyeongbukFree

Now

Oct 9, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Yeosu National Heritage Media Art Festival: Jinnamgwan Guesthouse

JeonnamFree

D-23

Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027

Haeundae Light Festival

BusanFree

D-35

Dec 11, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027

Seoul Lantern Festival

SeoulFree

Now

Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Unjeong Lake Park Fireworks Festival

GyeonggiFree

D-15

Nov 21, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

E-World Illumination

Daegu

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