Gijang, Busan · Seafood festival
Gijang Anchovy Festival
April 24–26, 2026
- Dates
- April 24–26, 2026
- Admission
- Free
- Selected activities
- Paid
- Venue
- Daebyeon Port
- Address
- 605 Gijanghaean-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate Busan stop · about 21 km awayGupo MarketThis five-day market in Buk-gu opens on dates ending in 3 and 8.View market details Fishing portAt the festival siteDaebyeon PortWalk the harbor and watch the working seafood district behind the festival.View details Seaside templeFor a nearby coastal stopHaedong Yonggungsa TempleVisit the cliffside temple south of the port before the evening concert and fireworks.View details
Hotels near the festival
Gijang, Daebyeon Port, and Songjeong
View staysCome for the harbor and stay for the evening show
Check activity times
Boat rides, fish catching, auctions, tastings, and performances ran in separate sessions.
Expect seafood purchases
Entry was free, while food and selected hands-on activities cost extra.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm future hours, boat operations, and fireworks.
Gijang celebrates the spring anchovy catch
At a glance
The 30th festival brought anchovy tastings, seafood auctions, boat rides, fish catching, concerts, a parade, and fireworks to Daebyeon Port.
Why the port
Daebyeon is one of Busan’s active fishing harbors and a center for the seasonal anchovy catch.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran April 24–26. Entry was free, but selected activities and food cost extra.
