Busan Pork Soup Rice Festival

The 2026 Busan Pork Soup Festival will be held from October 16 to 18, 2026, at NOW ARRIVING, 3rd floor of BIFC2, 128 Namdongcheon-ro, Munhyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, and admission is free. Whether advance registration or ticketing is required was not disclosed in the official announcement as of October 13, 2026. Although no changes from the previous edition are listed in the official materials, this edition will allow visitors to taste 20 pork soups selected by Busan citizens in one place.

The 2026 Busan Pork Soup Festival Built Around 20 Soups

The 2026 Busan Pork Soup Festival is hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Tourism Organization. A Busan City announcement dated August 25, 2026, describes a four-stage participation process: Soup Recommendations, Soup Forum, Soup Week, and Soup Showcase.

The 2026 official announcement explains that citizens and tourists recommend pork soup restaurants in Busan, visit them in person to taste the food, and then vote. Because the format is designed to select Busan’s representative pork soup, visitors can include visits to soup restaurants throughout Busan in their itinerary, rather than only sampling food at one event venue.

Check the Address First When Traveling to the 3rd Floor of BIFC2

The event venue is the 3rd floor of BIFC2, 128 Namdongcheon-ro, Munhyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan Metropolitan City. The building is listed as NOW ARRIVING, so entering both 128 Namdongcheon-ro and BIFC2 in news searches or map apps is more accurate.

The nearest urban railway station, exit number, bus routes, and walking time from the station to the venue were not disclosed in the October 13, 2026 announcement. The same materials also do not provide travel times from Busan Station or other major cities to the venue, or information on temporary shuttle bus services.

Daily operating hours, closing times, and schedules for individual programs have not yet been announced, so it is difficult to determine whether a same-day trip is possible while coordinating with the last train. For current itinerary planning, treat a same-day trip as impractical and call 070-4129-1082 before departure to confirm operating hours and transportation options.

From KRW 5,000 Pork Soup to KRW 20,000 Half-and-Half Boiled Pork

The prices listed in the October 13, 2026 announcement are KRW 5,000 for pork soup with rice mixed into the broth, KRW 5,000 for pork soup with rice served separately, and KRW 5,000 for pork, sundae, mixed, and offal soups. The jar barbecue set meal is listed at KRW 7,000, while a tasting portion of jar barbecue is KRW 9,000.

A full head-meat platter and a full body-meat platter each cost KRW 15,000, while a half-and-half platter combining head and body meat costs KRW 20,000. Spicy green-onion topping costs KRW 1,000, so although admission is free, food and toppings incur separate charges.

The official food list includes Uri Pork Soup, Sikbok Pork Soup, and Subyeon Best Pork Soup. A pork soup pop-up store called Soup Market, the Soup Awards, a soup talk concert, and soup slime making will also be held.

It has not been disclosed whether English signs, leaflets, interpretation, or multilingual audio guides will be available. The languages used for the Soup Forum and soup talk concert have not been confirmed either, and visitors should ask on-site whether soup slime making can be enjoyed without Korean.

It has also not yet been announced whether cards and mobile payments will be accepted, whether any booths will accept cash only, or where restrooms, information desks, and storage facilities are located. Rather than visiting without knowing which payment methods to prepare, it is advisable to call 070-4129-1082 and ask about both payment and amenities.

Considerations for the October 16–18, 2026 Schedule

The festival will run from October 16 to 18, 2026, but daily operating hours, admission closing times, and detailed stage schedules have not been announced. Operations during rain and cancellation or refund policies have also not been confirmed, so visitors should inquire before departure if rain is forecast.

Public information does not indicate whether wheelchair and stroller routes reach the 3rd floor of BIFC2, nor does it provide details about temporary parking, parking fees, or traffic controls. Travelers seeking only quiet sightseeing may find the format unsuitable because it centers on the Soup Forum, talk concert, and citizen voting. Travelers who require English guidance should confirm language support in advance.

If you plan to visit on October 16, 2026, confirm operating hours, program schedules, transportation, payment methods, rainy-weather operations, and accessibility by calling 070-4129-1082 before departure.

• Can I compare 20 soups in one place? — The 2026 official announcement introduces the event as an opportunity to taste 20 pork soups selected by Busan citizens in one location.
• Does Soup Week involve traveling outside BIFC2? — Soup Week is a program that involves visiting soup restaurants throughout Busan.
• How much do the broth-mixed and rice-served-separately soups cost? — According to the October 13, 2026 price announcement, both menu items cost KRW 5,000.
• Is soup slime making a dining program? — Soup slime making is classified as a consumer participation program.