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Haeundae Sand Festival
- 📅 Dates
- May 15, 2026 – May 18, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 280, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- 🎫 Admission
- Free (fees vary by programs)
- 🕘 Hours
- 10:00~21:00
- 🎪 Venue
- Haeundae Beach
- 🏛️ Organizer
- Haeundae-gu, Busan · Haeundae-gu, Haeundae Cultural Center
- ☎️ Contact
- +82-51-749-4064
⚠️ This festival's listed dates have passed
The dates above are from the most recent official schedule. Many Korean festivals are annual events held around the same time each year, but the next date has not been officially confirmed yet — please check the official website or a Google search below before planning a trip.
Overview
Held every year between May and June, the Haeundae Sand Festival is Korea’s largest sand festival. Set on Haeundae Beach, one of the nation's most iconic seaside destinations, the festival celebrates the beauty of Haeundae and highlights the value of sand as an important marine resource. Each year, world-class sand sculptures, hands-on programs, and performances are presented under a new theme. In 2026, the festival will be held under the theme “Busan,” showcasing the city’s dynamic transformation from past to present and into the future, while highlighting the unique charm that has captivated
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (official English translation, TourAPI).
What happens at Haeundae Sand Festival
- World Sand Sculpture Exhibition
- Sand Sculpture Experience Class
- Sand Sledding
- Sand Observatory
- Sand Playground & Rest Area
Official programme as registered with the Korea Tourism Organization for the most recent edition. Details can change — check with the organizer before you go.
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📊 How busy this area gets
Visitor-volume index for 해운대구, from Korea Tourism Organization big data. 1.00 = that area's own yearly average, so this compares the area against itself — not against Seoul.
The index covers the whole district, not the festival ground itself. Use it to pick a month, not a day. · Oct 1.07 / Aug 1.14
🅿️ Nearby attractions — with actual parking capacity
Most sites only say "parking available." These are official figures from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, so you can judge before you drive.
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🏮 Traditional market days during the festival
Korean country markets open only on days ending in fixed digits — every 5 days. These are the actual dates they open while the festival runs, so you can add one to the same trip.
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Nearby Attractions
Places within 12 km of the festival venue (straight-line distance), described in English by the Korea Tourism Organization. Travel time depends on roads and traffic, so only distance is shown.
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SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium씨라이프부산아쿠아리움 Cultural facilityapprox. 0.1 km
SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium takes visitors into the exciting world of life under the sea. The aquarium covers an area of 36,000 ㎡ and is spread over three underground levels…
Korean address for map apps부산광역시 해운대구 해운대해변로 266 -
Paradise Casino Busan파라다이스 카지노 부산 Travel courseapprox. 0.2 km
Paradise Casino Busan is located right on the coast, offering a range of casino games. Located on the first floor of the main hotel building, the casino offers games…
Korean address for map apps부산광역시 해운대구 해운대해변로 296 -
Ocean Spa Cimer오션스파 씨메르 Attractionapprox. 0.2 km
Ocean Spa Cimer is famous for its scenery where the open sky meets the emerald sea, like its name, Cimer, which combines the French words "ciel" meaning sky, and "mer"…
Korean address for map apps부산광역시 해운대구 해운대해변로 296 -
Haeundae Tourist Information Center해운대관광안내소 Cultural facilityapprox. 0.2 km
Haeundae Tourist Information Center, located next to the Busan Aquarium, provides information about tourist attractions and programs. Visitors can obtain leaflets,…
Korean address for map apps부산광역시 해운대구 해운대해변로 264 -
Haeundae Beach해운대해수욕장 Attractionapprox. 0.2 km
Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline…
Korean address for map apps부산광역시 해운대구 해운대해변로 264
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