Busan · Seaside reading festival

Bibliotheca Busan

September 19–October 11, 2026

Dates
September 19–October 11, 2026
Open
Saturdays and Sundays only
Hours
3–9 p.m.
Admission
Free
Weather
Programs may pause in rain
Venue
Dadaepo Beach Park
Address
14 Molundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan
Outdoor reading space beside the sea in Busan
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
AROUND THE FESTIVAL

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STAY IN BUSAN

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Pair books with a Dadaepo sunset

Visit on a weekend

The autumn edition operated only on Saturdays and Sundays across eight dates.

Check the weather

The outdoor library may pause during rain or unsafe seaside conditions.

Reserve special sessions

Author talks and member programs may have limited capacity. Check the official program page before visiting.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

An outdoor library beside the Busan sea

At a glance

Bibliotheca Busan’s autumn edition ran on weekends from September 19 through October 11, 2026, at Dadaepo Beach Park.

What to do

Visitors could read by the sea, join author talks, attend music-and-reading sessions, explore art books, and share favorite books at an open microphone.

Before you go

The reading space was free and open from 3 to 9 p.m. Rain could interrupt the outdoor program, and some sessions required advance registration.