Based on official announcements, not a firsthand visit. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 18
- Hours
- Varies by programme; weekend lotus-pond activities 10:00–18:00
- Venue
- Lotus pond area, Hwamyeong Eco Park (화명생태공원 연꽃단지)763 Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu, Busan (부산 북구 덕천동 763)
- Fee
- Free admission; some activities charged
- Organizer
- Busan Buk-gu
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 8 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/16Fri★ Opening & fireworksToday
- 10/17Sat★ Day activities · EDM partyToday
- 10/18Sun★ Day activities · Singing contestToday
🔁 Daily · Scenic displays 11:00–23:00
Gupo Naru Festival 2026 — Family Activities and Shuttles at Hwamyeong Eco Park
13th Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival poster — Oct 16 (Fri)–Oct 18 (Sun), 2026, Lotus pond area, Hwamyeong Eco Park (화명생태공원 연꽃단지) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
Discover Nakdong River ferry-port stories
alongside ecological activities.
The 13th Nakdong River Gupo Naru Festival
(낙동강 구포나루 축제) runs
October 16 (Fri)–18 (Sun)
around Hwamyeong Eco Park’s lotus ponds.
Busan Buk-gu’s festival guide and the ministry listing
were checked on October 8.
Choose Friday for opening performances
or weekend daytime for activities.
🎪 What kind of festival is it?
past festival — Riverside festival grounds and promenade at sunset (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
past festival — Visitors gathered at the outdoor event venue and hands-on activity booths (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
The slogan invites visitors to
connect, play and meet at Gupo Naru.
Busan Buk-gu hosts and organizes performances,
eco-friendly activities and noodle food stalls.
Venues are spread out. Major performances use
the baseball field B main stage;
bubble and magic shows and activities use the lotus ponds;
the noodle market is at Hwamyeong Auto Camping Ground.
Allow for moving between areas within the park.
✨ What can we see each day?
past festival — A nighttime performance stage and an audience filling the seats (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
This follows Buk-gu’s 2026 timetable.
The ministry overview gives 10:00–21:00,
but the detailed programme hours differ.
| Date and time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 10/16, 18:30–19:20 | Opening ceremony |
| 10/16, 19:20–20:30 | Celebration performances and fireworks |
| 10/17 (Sat) | Gupo EDM party |
| 10/18 (Sun) | Gupo Naru singing contest |
| 10/17–18, 10:00–18:00 | Lotus-pond activities |
| 10/16–18, 11:00–23:00 | Scenic displays |
Park Ji-hyeon and Kim Tae-yeon are listed
for the opening celebration, Choi Su-ho for Sunday.
Only a combined performance/firework time block is published;
19:20 is not a confirmed fireworks start. Check on the day.
Scenic displays finishing at 23:00
does not mean food and activity booths
stay open that late too.
🌿 What can kids try?
past festival — Visitors walking along a flower garden path (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
past festival — People enjoying food under outdoor lights (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
The lotus-pond guide lists these activities.
Check each one’s eligibility and fees separately.
| Type | Listed activities |
|---|---|
| Nature and play | Gupo Ecoland eco-friendly playground and ecological activities |
| Making | Gupo noodle making |
| Joining and exploring | Mission stamp tour and resident-participation parade |
| On the river | Nakdong River water sports |
| Viewing and photos | Thatched booths, ferry-port photo zone and Garden of Light wish tree |
The ministry lists free admission, some paid activities.
For water sports especially, check ages, equipment
and registration before adding them to your plan.
Free entry does not make every activity free.
Food options include the Gupo noodle market
and Starry Night in Busan market by the lotus ponds.
Buk-gu’s table lists market hours as 17:00–20:30 Friday
and 12:00–20:30 Saturday and Sunday.
Menu prices are not confirmed here.
See our Starry Night in Busan market guide (Korean) too.
🚌 Getting there and parking
The official address is 763 Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu.
The map points to Hwamyeong Auto Camping Ground,
where the food market is located.
Activities also take place at the adjacent lotus ponds.
| Route | District guidance |
|---|---|
| Deokcheon Station, Line 2 | Exit 5 via Geumbit Noeul Bridge; about 10 minutes on foot |
| Gupo Station, Line 3 | Gamdong Narutgil Riverwalk inside the station; about 5 minutes on foot |
| Shuttle route | Hwamyeong Station Exit 1, outside Lotte Mart ↔ park car park P5 |
| 10/16 shuttle | 16:00–22:00 |
| 10/17–18 shuttle | 09:30–22:00 |
Listed parking includes park car parks P2–P5,
the temporary folk-play area and Daericheon public car park.
Fees and waiting times when full are unconfirmed.
Buk-gu recommends public transport because parking is limited.
Lotus-pond activities run 10:00–18:00.
Friday's shuttle starts at 16:00.
⏳ What is still unconfirmed?
□ Activity ages, fees and reservations
□ Standalone fireworks start time and rain arrangements
□ Shuttle frequency and fare, and parking fees
These details were absent from the official guidance checked.
Check the district’s festival updates before leaving.
👍 Who might enjoy it?
✔ Families interested in eco-friendly play and noodle making
✔ Families watching Friday evening performances and fireworks
✔ Families planning a riverside outing by metro and shuttle
Choose your activities and performances first,
then plan the journey home too!
This guide was compiled from official announcements before a visit. Event photos are from the Korea Tourism Organization, released under KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives) and shown unedited. Character illustrations are GPT-generated images.
📷 The festival in photos 11
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🔄 Updates
- One-week check
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 한국관광공사 국문 관광정보(TourAPI) — 낙동강 구포나루 축제 행사 사진 (contentid 1719667) 한국관광공사 · 관공서
- 제13회 낙동강 구포나루 축제 올해 축제 소개 부산광역시 북구 문화관광 · 관공서
- 낙동강 구포나루 축제 2026 문화체육관광부 · 관공서
This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
AI-assisted translation of the Korean draft; numbers and structure checked on October 9, 2026. Individual activity requirements and last-minute changes remain unconfirmed. Original post (Korean)