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First published
Oct 3, 2026
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Oct 3, 2026

2026 Starry Night in Busan: Autumn Night Market

A recurring night market runs at Hwamyeong Ecological Park every Thursday through Sunday from September 26 to October 18, 2026. Hours are 17:00–22:00 Thursday through Saturday and 16:00–21:00 Sunday. The program combines traditional Korean liquor, food stalls, picnic/campnic space, self-cooking and hands-on activities, a flea market and selected wellness/kids programs. Fees vary by activity and pre-registration is recommended for some hands-on sessions.

Why it matters now

Unlike a one-night festival, this market repeats across several autumn weekends, giving visitors a flexible after-dark option on the Nakdong River while showing how Busan is building nighttime tourism outside the beach districts.

Related places

Find the location and visit conditionsHwamyeong Ecological Park
A large Nakdong River ecological park in Buk-gu, Busan, with walking and cycling routes, sports facilities, lotus fields and seasonal public programs. Its riverside landscape is also used for recurring nighttime events.

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Understand the context and what to noticeBusan’s autumn night market shows nightlife moving beyond the beach districts
A recurring market at Hwamyeong Ecological Park mixes traditional liquor, food, self-cooking and riverside leisure on the Nakdong River, making Busan’s after-dark map feel wider than Haeundae or Gwangalli.

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