Food
The 17th Busan Mackerel Festival runs Oct 30 - Nov 1 at Songdo Beach
Edited from verified facts. This is not a visitor review.
Local information
Address
Songdo Beach area, Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan
How to get there
The venue is Songdo Beach in Seo-gu, Busan. Buses from the Nampo and Jagalchi area are the usual way to get there.
The 17th Busan Mackerel Festival runs Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Songdo Beach in Busan - a seaside event in Seo-gu themed on seasonal mackerel.
Admission is free. Programs and hours can change, so please check the official notice before you go.
Songdo Beach has a walkway that crosses the water and viewing spots, offering a calmer sea view than Haeundae or Gwangalli. A stroll along the coast fits nicely before or after the festival.