
The Haeundae Sand Festival is the nation's largest sand festival held annually in May and June. Its purpose is to promote the beauty of Haeundae, Korea's representative beach, and the value of sand as a marine resource. World-class sand sculptures, various hands-on programs, and performances are presented each year with new themes. In 2026, under the theme of 'Busan', it will showcase the city's dynamic changes from past to present and future, and its globally captivating charm.
The festival runs from May 15th to May 18th, 2026. Sand sculptures can be viewed until June 14th, 2026.
Haeundae Beach (280 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan)
The main programs are as follows: 1. World Sand Sculpture Exhibition: World-class sand artists present sand sculptures made with Haeundae sand. 2. Sand Experience Programs: 'Challenge! I'm also a Sand Sculptor' (sand sculpture workshop), 'Fly Sandboard' (sand sledding), Sand Observatory, Sand Playground & Rest Area are operated. 3. Ancillary Programs: Performances, sand art media art, and other experience and exhibition programs are provided. (Exhibition until June 14th)
Admission to the festival is free. However, some experience programs are operated for a fee.
As the nation's largest sand festival held annually in May and June, it promotes the beauty of Haeundae, Korea's representative beach, and the value of sand as a marine resource. World-class sand sculptures, various hands-on programs, and performances are presented each year with new themes. In 2026, the festival will be held under the theme of 'Busan', showcasing the city's dynamic changes from past to present and future, and its globally captivating charm. The festival runs from May 15th to May 18th, and sand sculptures can be viewed until June 14th.
1. World Sand Sculpture Exhibition: Sand sculptures created by world-class sand artists using Haeundae sand. 2. Sand Experience Programs: Challenge! I'm also a Sand Sculptor (sand sculpture workshop), Fly Sandboard (sand sledding), Sand Observatory, Sand Playground & Rest Area. 3. Ancillary Programs: Performances, sand art media art, other experience and exhibition programs, etc. *Exhibition until June 14th.
1. World Sand Sculpture Exhibition: Sand sculptures created by world-class sand artists using Haeundae sand. 2. Sand Experience Programs: Challenge! I'm also a Sand Sculptor (sand sculpture workshop), Fly Sandboard (sand sledding), Sand Observatory, Sand Playground & Rest Area. 3. Ancillary Programs: Performances, sand art media art, other experience and exhibition programs, etc. *Exhibition until June 14th.
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