1. Festival overview

Date. Saturday, November 15, 2025, evening show window around 20:00 to 21:00.

Main venue. Gwangalli Beach, with wider viewing along Dongbaek Island and Igidae Coastal Walk.

Why it matters. It is one of Korea's most beloved coastal festivals, matching world class choreography with bridge scale fireworks over the sea.

2. 20th anniversary highlights

Opening Fireworks. A narrative sequence that sets music, wave sound, and first bursts in sync.

Overseas guest team. Japan's Hibikiya brings precision shells and layered timing to the mid show showcase.

Busan Multi Fireworks Show. A large scale composition designed for ocean horizons and bridge silhouettes.

Curtain Call Finale. A wide, long, cascading finish, often called the curtain call fireworks.

3. Best viewing spots

1) Gwangalli Beach central stage area. Closest to the action and the loudest cheers. Free zones exist, but arrive very early. Bring a ground mat, warm layers, and a simple picnic. Early afternoon positioning helps secure beach space.

2) Dongbaek Island promenade by the APEC House entrance. Side angle views of the bridge with reflections on the water. Great for couples and families, with beautiful photo framing along the path.

3) Igidae Coastal Walk. Elevated views over the entire bay and Marine City. Quieter than the beach. The lookouts facing toward Oryukdo rock islets are especially popular.

4) Hwangnyeongsan Beacon Mound Observatory. A full city panorama that captures Gwangalli, the bridge, and the skyline in one frame. Cold wind exposure is higher; pack extra layers.

4. Transport and crowd strategy

Subway first. Traffic control closes roads around Gwangalli. Use Line 2, Gwang-an Station, Exit 3, then walk about 10 minutes to the beach.

Buses. Lines 38, 41, 42, 62, 83, 83-1, and 108 stop at Gwangalli Beach area. Expect detours and delays on festival night.

If you must drive. Consider Gimnyeonsan Public Parking or Suyeong Bay Yachting Arena Parking and then walk. Realistically, subway is the calmest choice.

Time plan. Arrive early afternoon if you want beach space; otherwise pick elevated spots later to avoid the densest crowds.

Essentials to pack. Ground mat, warm jacket, portable seat cushion, battery pack, water, simple snacks, and a trash bag for clean exit.

5. Night photo and vibe tips

For crisp bursts, use a fast shutter between 1/60 and 1/125 with wider apertures and moderate ISO. For trails, switch to 1 to 4 seconds and brace the camera on a railing. Avoid full tripods in tight crowds. Frame the bridge or Marine City skyline for context, and keep a few seconds of ambient crowd sound in your clips for memory.