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Shining Nights Await—Find Your Best Spot at the 2025 Busan Fireworks Festival!

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In November, Busan glows even brighter as night falls. The autumn breeze turns crisp and the night sky over Gwangalli is ready to burst into color.
Each fall, the Busan Fireworks Festival transforms the sea in front of Gwangandaegyo Bridge into a dazzling stage. This year, the show returns on Saturday evening, November 15, filling the sky with brilliant light and energy.
Now firmly rooted as a signature autumn event, the festival’s breathtaking fireworks feel like a grand finale to the year. Wherever you choose to watch—and whoever you watch with—this unforgettable night will spark pure excitement and awe.
Check out Visit Busan’s recommended viewing spots and find your own perfect place to enjoy the magic of the 2025 Busan Fireworks Festival.

1. Up Close and Unforgettable: The Official Viewing Seats

The official viewing area at the heart of Gwangalli Beach puts you right in the middle of the action, offering a front-row experience from the very first burst to the finale.
Here, the main show unfolds just steps away—music, lights, and fireworks blending into one seamless performance. With designated seating, it’s a safe and comfortable place to relax and enjoy the festival, making it especially popular with families and visitors from overseas.

With Gwangandaegyo Bridge right in front of you, the fireworks spreading across the sky feel even more spectacular. Their glow reflecting on the water brings an added sense of romance to Busan’s night. Each burst sets off waves of cheers, and the lights dancing across the sea turn the evening into something truly artistic—a night that feels like one sweeping open-air installation along the shore.

2. Make the Night Yours: Hotels & Restaurants with Fireworks Views

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If you’d like a quieter, more relaxed way to enjoy the festival, booking a hotel or restaurant with a fireworks view is a great option. Open your window and you’ll see Gwangandaegyo Bridge and the sea spread out in front of you, with each flare of fireworks filling the room with light.
Rooftop bars and ocean-view restaurants offer an easygoing way to watch the show—good food, a glass of wine, soft music, and fireworks rising across the sky.
The mix of the sea air, shimmering reflections on the water, and the excitement shared by everyone around you creates a setting that feels truly special, turning the place you stay into its own part of the celebration.
Fireworks-view rooms sell out early, so reserving at least six months ahead is recommended. Make sure to request a “fireworks view” when you book. For restaurants, check their social media or notices in advance to see if reservations are available.

3. A Different World at Sea: Fireworks from a Yacht

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If you want a truly memorable way to enjoy the festival, try watching the fireworks from a yacht out on the water. The moment you step aboard, the night view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge feels remarkably close, and every blaze of fireworks scatters across the surface like shimmering jewels.
With the ocean breeze on your face and the sound of the waves beneath you, the fireworks take on a whole new kind of magic, leaving a lasting impression.
Yacht operators have different prices and options, so check the details before booking. And since November nights can be quite cold, be sure to dress warmly.

4. Where City Lights Meet Fireworks: Busan’s Nightscape Spots

Hwangnyeongsan Beacon Fire Station, Jangsan Mountain, Geumnyeonsan Mountain, and Igidae Park all offer sweeping views of Gwangalli—perfect places to watch the city lights and fireworks blend into one stunning night scene.
From these viewpoints, the fireworks feel more like broad strokes of color across the sky, and the bursts over Gwangandaegyo Bridge sparkle against the city backdrop in a way no photo can truly capture.
If you'd rather avoid the crowded beach, these quieter hillsides are a calmer, more reflective way to enjoy the show.
Arrive early to avoid congestion on the way up, and make sure to bundle up as it gets chilly at night.

5. Joining the Festival from Afar: Online Live Broadcast

Even if you can’t be there in person, you can feel the same excitement from wherever you are. Busan’s official YouTube channel, 'Busan is good', will broadcast the entire show live.
The glow of Gwangalli, the reactions from the crowd, and the fireworks filling the night sky come through clearly on screen, bringing the festival’s energy to you wherever you are.
Whether you’re at home, at a café, or watching with friends, you can look up at the same night sky and share the moment together.

The 2025 Busan Fireworks Festival will take place on Saturday, November 15, along Gwangalli Beach under the theme “The Lights of Busan Blooming in the Sky.” This year’s fireworks aren’t just a performance—they’re a story shaped by the city, the people who gather, and the sky that holds it all.
Some will watch from the beach, others from a yacht, and many from places farther away. Wherever you find yourself that night, we hope the fireworks become a memory you’ll cherish in your own way. And with that, Busan’s autumn once again comes to life, finished in a glow of light.