Last checked: October 29, 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
Pohang calls itself the city of fire and light, a nod to its steel industry. The festival began in 2004 with a fireworks show and has grown into an international event with media facades and night parades.
Key info
- Dates: November 19-21, 2026
- Place: Yeongildae Beach, Haean-ro 48, Buk-gu, Pohang
- Entry: Free
- Organizer contact: Pohang City / Pohang Foundation for Arts and Culture, +82-54-289-7852 to 6
Highlights
- International fireworks show with teams from Korea, Japan and France.
- Media facade and a night carnival (parade and night walk).
- Fringe and busking, EDM after-party, light radio, citizens’ choir, citizens’ fireworks and a light countdown.
- Food stalls and local produce sales.
Tips
- The food details on the listing are from 2025 and were still being updated for 2026.
- Showtimes for each night were not listed. November evenings by the sea are cold, so dress warmly.
- I could not confirm transport details.
Another big fireworks night this month: Busan Fireworks Festival on November 7.