This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 18
- Hours
- Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00~22:00 / Sun 16:00~21:00
- Venue
- Hwamyeong Ecological Park Lotus Complex (next to Hwamyeong Auto Camping Site) (화명생태공원 연꽃단지)1425 Nakdonggang Bicycle Road, Buk-gu, Busan
- Fee
- Sunset picnic platforms free · Experiences/packages paid (Kids Cooking Class 8,000 won)
- Organizer
- Busan Metropolitan City (organized by Busan Tourism Organization)
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
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October 20262/2
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 8 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/11Sun★ Kids CookingToday
- 10/16–18Fri–SunGupo Naru FestivalToday
🔁 9/26~10/17 every Thu·Fri·Sat · 17~22h
🔁 9/27~10/18 every Sun · 16~21h
2026 Byeolbada Busan Night Market Dates, Hours, Kids Cooking Class at Hwamyeong Ecological Park with Children
As the sun sets over the Nakdong River,
a market opens at Hwamyeong Ecological Park 🌅
2026 Byeolbada Busan Night Market
’Golden Autumn Season’
is being held every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
from September 26 (Sat) to October 18 (Sun)
at the Hwamyeong Ecological Park Lotus Complex.
I’ve organized the official info from
Busan City’s press release (September 21) and
the Visit Busan and reservation pages.
🔴 It’s Happening Now
Including today, Thursday, October 8,
there are 8 days left to visit.
It’s not open on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays.
| Remaining Dates | Hours & Highlights |
|---|---|
| 10/8 (Thu) · 10/9 (Fri) | 17:00~22:00 |
| 10/10 (Sat) | 17:00~22:00 · Kids Cooking Class 18:00 (fully booked as of 10/8) |
| 10/11 (Sun) | 16:00~21:00 · Kids Cooking Class 18:00 final session |
| 10/15 (Thu) | 17:00~22:00 |
| 10/16 (Fri) · 10/17 (Sat) | 17:00~22:00 · Gupo Naru Festival at the same lotus complex |
| 10/18 (Sun) | 16:00~21:00 · Final day, Gupo Naru Festival also held |
The Busan City press poster
only lists 17:00~22:00.
The Visit Busan and reservation pages
say Sundays are 16:00~21:00.
Some details may change depending on the situation on site.
🎪 What Kind of Event Is This?
Hosted by Busan City and
organized by the Busan Tourism Organization,
this is Busan’s signature nighttime tourism event.
Last year, about 100,000 people visited
over 12 days.
This year, the event is centered around a traditional liquor pop-up booth
and features three main themes.
| Theme | Details |
|---|---|
| Starlight Tavern | Traditional liquor pop-up ‘SPIRIT Busan’, sunset picnic platforms, small business food stalls & food trucks ‘Starlight Food Zone’ |
| Starlight Kitchen | Jeon (savory pancake) making & makgeolli brewing experiences, yoga & running, kids cooking class |
| Starlight Plaza | Jangdolbaengi Market (flea market & kids flea market), stage performances & on-site events |
For the first time, a delivery zone is also being piloted.
Busan City announced that you can order food from Gupo Market and nearby shops
and pick it up near the event site.
🧁 What Can You Do with Kids?
The Kids Cooking Class
has a different menu each week.
This weekend is week 3,
Character Pretzel making.
| Kids Cooking Class | Reservation Page Info |
|---|---|
| Time | Sat & Sun 18:00~19:00 |
| Fee | 8,000 won |
| Remaining Sessions | 10/11 (Sun) · 10/10 (Sat) were fully booked as of 10/8 |
| How to Apply | Eventus ‘Byeolbada Busan Night Market’ channel, until 10/11 17:30 |
According to Visit Busan,
you can join experience programs
by advance reservation or on-site registration.
The Kids Flea Market
is a little market where children bring things from home
to share and sell themselves.
The seller (kid seller) fee is 5,000 won,
and the reservation page shows dates
up to October 11 (Sun).
🚇 Directions & Parking
The event is at the Hwamyeong Ecological Park Lotus Complex,
right next to the Hwamyeong Auto Camping Site.
The Visit Busan address is
1425 Nakdonggang Bicycle Road, Buk-gu.
Here are the subway directions
from the Gupo Naru Festival guide (Buk-gu),
which is held at the same lotus complex.
| Subway Line | Walking Directions |
|---|---|
| Line 2 Deokcheon Station | Exit 5, walk to ‘Geumbit Noeul Bridge’, about 10 minutes |
| Line 3 Gupo Station | Inside the station, take ‘Gamdon Narutgil Riverwalk’, about 5 minutes on foot |
Parking is not mentioned in the official night market info.
The Gupo Naru Festival guide
lists Hwamyeong Ecological Park P5~P2 parking lots,
but notes that parking is limited and recommends public transport.
From October 16 (Fri) to 18 (Sun),
the Gupo Naru Festival shuttle bus
runs between Line 2 Hwamyeong Station Exit 1 (in front of Lotte Mart)
and Hwamyeong Ecological Park P5 parking lot.
👨👩👧 If You’re Going with Kids
The sunset picnic platforms are
rest areas set up for you to enjoy the sunset and night view.
They are free to use,
with only a few spots as paid packages.
If you’ve reserved the cooking class (18:00),
you can arrive a bit early
and explore the market first.
Since it’s an evening event by the river,
it’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child.
so seats may run out.
You’re allowed to bring your own mat or camping chair
and set it up at the event.
⏳ Still Not Announced
□ Dedicated night market parking info
□ Stage performance dates & times
□ Age range for kids cooking class
□ Kids flea market hours by date
□ Operation in case of rain
These are not yet in the official info.
If you’re curious, contact Busan City Tourism MICE Industry Division
at 051-888-5212.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to enjoy a sunset picnic dinner with their kids
✔ Families whose children love cooking experiences or flea markets
✔ Families looking for an evening food market by the Nakdong River
With sunset picnic platforms and little chef experiences,
it’s a great market for a family evening outing on any of the 8 remaining days.
This post is organized from official info before visiting in person. Mascot illustrations are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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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. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)