This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 ~ Sat, Oct 17
- Hours
- 10:00~18:00
- Venue
- Songdo Ocean Park (송도오션파크)36 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
- Fee
- Free
- Organizer
- Seo-gu, Busan Metropolitan City (Co-hosted by Pusan National University Hospital, Dong-A University Hospital, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Sahmyook Busan Hospital)
- 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★ Magic Show · ★ Opening Ceremony · An Seonghun Performance · Medical BusToday
- 10/17SatRetro Sports Day · Youth BuskingToday
🔁 Daily · Kids Doctor · Air Bounce · Food Zone · Flea Market · Seo-gu Marble · Wellness Class
2026 Busan Seo-gu Medical Tourism Festival Schedule · Performances · Kids Doctor Experience, Songdo Ocean Park with Kids
5th Busan Seo-gu Medical Tourism Festival poster — Oct 16 (Fri) to Oct 17 (Sat), 2026, Songdo Ocean Park (송도오션파크) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
In the cool autumn, a health-themed festival is coming to Songdo Ocean Park 🩺
The 5th Busan Seo-gu Medical Tourism Festival will be held at Songdo Ocean Park for two days, October 16 (Fri)~17 (Sat), from 10:00~18:00.
Admission is free.
This is a summary of the event leaflet and official notice posted by Seo-gu on October 2.
🎪 About the Festival
Seo-gu in Busan was the first in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region to be designated a ‘Medical Tourism Special Zone.’
This festival is hosted by Seo-gu together with Pusan National University Hospital, Dong-A University Hospital, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, and Sahmyook Busan Hospital.
There will be over 60 booths offering health consultations, checkups, and hands-on experiences. You can get your blood pressure and blood sugar checked, consult with an oriental medicine doctor, and get advice on taking medication.
For adults, there are health consultations, while for children, there are family experience and play booths.
✨ When are the stage events by date?
past festival — outdoor stage performance and audience seating (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
On the 16th (Fri), performances and the opening ceremony will take place on the special stage.
| 16th (Fri) | Stage & Side Events |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Children’s Magic & Balloon Show (Family Magic Show) |
| 14:30 | Pre-show Korean Traditional Music B-boy (Lastreet Crew) |
| 15:00 | Opening Ceremony |
| 15:30 | Celebration Performance Pop Flute (Seogabi) · Seo-gu Marble Giant Board Game |
| 16:00 | Health Talk Concert (Kosin University Gospel Hospital Plastic Surgery) |
| 17:00 | Celebration Performance An Seonghun (Mr. Trot 2 Winner) |
On the 17th (Sat), the stage continues at the same place with the Seo-gu Youth Festival.
| 17th (Sat) | Stage & Side Events |
|---|---|
| 10:30~12:30 | Retro Sports Day |
| 12:30 | Youth Popera (TEAM YUZ) |
| 13:00 | Youth Festival Opening Ceremony |
| 13:30 | Celebration Performance Band (Girin) |
| 14:00 · 16:00 | Youth Busking Part 1 · Part 2 |
| 15:00 | Seo-gu Marble Giant Board Game (Event Zone) |
| 15:30 | Celebration Performance Cheerleading Team |
Seo-gu Marble is a board game themed on Seo-gu’s attractions, where you roll dice and move around the board. There are lucky prizes to be won!
🩺 What Experiences Can Kids Enjoy?
past festival — children’s health experience activities (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
past festival — health experience booths and visitors (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)
From the leaflet’s ‘Family Experience & Play Booths’, here are some activities to enjoy with kids.
| Booth | Description |
|---|---|
| Kids Doctor Experience Hall | Children’s General Hospital Experience |
| Air Bounce Sports Experience | Soccer · Basketball · Baseball · Curling |
| Eco-friendly Wooden Playground | S-Line Racing · Rubber Band Shooting · Badminton Flying |
| Craft Booth | Shrinkles Keyring · Bottle Cap Keyring · Soap Slime |
| Decoration Booth | Face Painting · Nail Art · Decoden · Keycap Decorating |
| Book Booth | Fairy Tale Art Book Experience |
| Seo-gu Public Health Center | Proper Handwashing Experience · Making Herbal Sachets |
Operating hours and material fees for each booth are not listed in the leaflet.
🏃 Free Wellness Classes
Participation is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Date & Time | Class (Capacity) |
|---|---|
| 16th (Fri) 13:00~14:30 | Slow Jogging (100 people) · Special Stage |
| 17th (Sat) 11:00~12:00 | Silent Meditation Yoga (20 people) · Event Zone |
| 17th (Sat) 13:00~14:30 | CrossFit Experience & Competition (36 people) · Event Zone |
| 17th (Sat) 16:30~17:30 | Jumping Fitness (25 people) · Event Zone |
Advance registration is open until October 12 (Mon) via the Naver Form linked in the Seo-gu notice. On-site registration is also available, and you are advised to arrive 30 minutes before the start.
You will need an ID to borrow headphones for meditation yoga.
🍢 Food & Side Events
| Side Event | Date & Time · Location |
|---|---|
| Mobile Medical Bus (Pusan National University Hospital) | 16th (Fri) 10:00~18:00 · Entrance |
| Food Zone | 16th & 17th 10:00~19:00 · Next to Special Stage |
| Flea Market | 16th & 17th 10:00~18:00 · Entrance |
The medical bus offers body measurements, sarcopenia diagnosis, grip strength, body composition, and osteoporosis tests.
The food zone features pork & duck barbecue, beef brisket yakisoba, wood-fired pizza, chicken skewers, fried chicken, takoyaki, sundae, tteokbokki, and more. You can use the Munhwa Nuri Card at the food zone and flea market.
🚗 Directions & Parking
The address for Songdo Ocean Park is 36 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan. There are three entrances shown on the leaflet map.
There is no official information yet on parking lots, parking fees, or public transportation.
👨👩👧 Tips for Visiting with Kids
The children’s magic & balloon show is only once at 11:00 on the 16th (Fri).
If you visit on the weekend (17th, Sat), it’s great to enjoy the play booths and Seo-gu Marble (15:00) together.
The food zone next to the special stage is open until 19:00 for lunch.
17th (Sat) stage is the Seo-gu Youth Festival
The kids magic show is only on the morning of the 16th
⏳ Still to Be Announced
□ Parking lot & parking fees
□ Public transportation info
□ Operation in case of rain
□ Play booth hours & material fees
□ End time for the 17th stage
These are not yet in the official guide. I will update this post when they are announced.
If you have questions, call Seo-gu, Busan at 051-240-4017.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families with kids who love playing doctor
✔ Families looking for places to run and play on air bounce or wooden playgrounds
✔ Families where parents want health consultations and kids want hands-on experiences
A week later, on October 24 (Sat),
the 3rd Seo-gu Children’s Festival (서구 어린이 큰잔치)
is held at the Healing Plaza of the same Songdo Ocean Park.
Our guide → Busan Seo-gu Children’s Festival
It’s a festival where you can enjoy health consultations and kids’ experiences all in one place.
This post is organized from the official guide before visiting in person. Event photos are from the Korea Tourism Organization, released under KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives) and shown unedited. The character images are GPT-generated.
📷 The festival in photos 4
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🔄 Updates
- One-week check
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 한국관광공사 국문 관광정보(TourAPI) — 부산 서구 의료관광축제 행사 사진 (contentid 3532971) 한국관광공사 · 관공서
- 제5회 부산 서구 의료관광축제 행사장 및 행사 일정 안내(리플렛) 부산광역시 서구(의료관광) · 2026.10.2 · 관공서
- 「제5회 부산 서구 의료관광축제」 개최 (웰니스 원데이클래스 신청 접수) 부산광역시 서구(의료관광) · 2026.9.8 · 관공서
- 제5회 부산 서구 의료관광축제 행사 안내문 부산광역시 서구(의료관광) · 2026.10.7 · 관공서
- 제5회 의료관광축제 웰니스 원데이클래스 사전접수 안내 부산광역시 서구 · 2026.9.21 · 관공서
- 부산 서구 의료관광축제 (지역축제) 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. 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)