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Haeundae Sand Festival
- 📅 Dates
- May 15, 2026 – May 18, 2026
- 📍 Location
- 280, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- ☎️ 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).