Busan · Beach art festival
Haeundae Sand Festival
May 15–18, 2026
- Dates
- May 15–18, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Selected activities
- Separate fees may apply
- Venue
- Haeundae Beach
- Address
- 280 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate Busan stop · about 15 km awayGupo MarketThis five-day market is in Buk-gu. Market days end in 3 and 8.View market details Coastal walkWest of the beachDongbaekseom IslandFollow the shoreline path for views of Haeundae, Gwangan Bridge, and the APEC House.View details Food streetNear the beachHaeundae Traditional MarketBrowse seafood, snacks, and casual meals a short walk from the sand sculptures.View details
Hotels near the festival
Haeundae Beach and Haeundae Station
View staysSee the sculptures in daylight and after dark
Visit twice
Daylight shows the carving detail; evening lighting changes the mood of the main sculptures.
Expect an exposed beach
Bring sun protection and a wind layer for long periods on the sand.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm new themes, lighting hours, and activity bookings.
Large-scale sand art fills Haeundae Beach
At a glance
Haeundae Sand Festival turns Busan’s best-known beach into an outdoor gallery of monumental sand sculptures.
What to expect
Artists build themed works along the beach, joined by lighting, performances, family activities, and hands-on sand programs.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran May 15–18 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Entry was free; selected activities cost extra.
