Nakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival

The 13th Nakdonggang Gupo Naru Festival will be held from October 16 to 18, 2026, at Hwamyeong Ecological Park Baseball Field B, 1455 Nakdonggang Bicycle Road, Buk-gu, Busan Metropolitan City. Admission is free, while some activities require payment. Whether advance reservations are required was not confirmed in the information available on September 29, 2026. If the 12th festival in 2025 used the slogan “Golden Naru, Embracing Autumn,” this year’s slogan has changed to “Connect, Play, Meet! Gupo Naru.”

Gupo Naru Changes from the 12th “Golden Naru” to the 13th “Connect, Play, Meet”

The 12th festival in 2025 was held from September 26 to 28 around the lotus complex at Hwamyeong Ecological Park, with the slogan “Golden Naru, Embracing Autumn.” This year’s 13th festival will take place from October 16 to 18, and the venue has been specified more precisely as Hwamyeong Ecological Park Baseball Field B rather than the area around the lotus complex.

The 2026 festival is hosted by Buk-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, and will feature the Gupo Parade, Local Star in Gupo, Gupo EDM Party, Gupo Naru Song Festival, and Gupo Pop Artists as performances and competitions. The opening event includes a pre-opening performance, opening ceremony, themed performance, celebratory concert, and fireworks show.

This year’s information also includes ways to enjoy the natural surroundings of the Nakdonggang Bicycle Road. Wellness, ecology, water sports, a stamp tour, Gupo Noodle-making Experience, and the Nakdong Book Fair are included among the activities and exhibitions, while the Residents’ Self-Government Harmony Festival, Social Economy Market, Ecological Experience Festival, and Peaceful Reunification Walking Event are linked events.

Travel Variables to 1455 Nakdonggang Bicycle Road and Hwamyeong Ecological Park Baseball Field B

Enter Nakdonggang Bicycle Road 1455 as the destination on your map; it is located in Deokcheon-dong and includes Hwamyeong Ecological Park Baseball Field B. The venue’s official address is listed as 1455 Nakdonggang Bicycle Road, Buk-gu, Busan Metropolitan City (Deokcheon-dong).

As of September 29, 2026, information about subway stations and exit numbers, bus routes and travel times, temporary shuttles, traffic controls, and parking lots between downtown Busan and the festival venue had not been released. Since the festival’s closing time and the last transportation back to central Busan have also not been announced, do not assume a same-day trip is possible; instead, first check your return transportation and plan on the possibility that a same-day trip may not be feasible.

From Gupo Noodles at 5,000 Won to the Night Walk, What to Choose On-Site

At the 2026 venue, you can choose the Gupo Noodle-making Experience, ecological experiences, wellness activities, water sports, a stamp tour, and the Nakdong Book Fair. After sunset, the Gupo Naru Night Walk and Garden of Light will continue, along with the Starlit Sea Busan Night Market and food market.

According to the final update on September 28, food prices are 6,000 won for sirak-gukbap, 8,000 won for sundae, 10,000 won for chives pancake, 15,000 won for spicy squid salad, and 15,000 won for fried chicken. Beef soup with rice is 8,000 won, jokbal is 15,000 won, tteokbokki and Gupo noodles are 5,000 won each, and a bowl of rice is 1,000 won.

The Gupo Naru Song Festival and stages featuring local residents are easier to understand if you know Korean, while the parade, fireworks show, Garden of Light, and night market can be enjoyed visually even without knowing the language. However, information about English signs, English leaflets, interpretation, multilingual audio guides, and the locations of restrooms, luggage storage, and information desks for 2026 has not been released.

Gaps in the 2026 Gupo Naru Information to Confirm at 051-309-4522

Daily operating hours and program-specific times for 2026 have not yet been announced, and the full list of fees for individual activities has not been released. Operating, cancellation, and refund policies for rainy weather are also unavailable, so travelers whose plans may change depending on the weather should confirm these details first.

Travelers who choose performances such as the Gupo EDM Party, celebratory concert, and fireworks show will have different priorities from those who simply want to enjoy nature quietly. With only the currently available information, it is difficult to finalize an itinerary for visitors who want to see the nighttime content, are traveling with a stroller or wheelchair, require English assistance, or cannot return home late.

Before departing, check the official information again before October 16, 2026, and confirm operating hours, transportation, reservations, rainy-weather policies, and return transportation by contacting the Buk-gu, Busan inquiry line at 051-309-4522 before finalizing your visit.

Four Questions That Will Actually Arise at Gupo Naru in 2026

• Why are the venue descriptions different for the 12th festival in 2025 and the 13th festival in 2026? — In 2025, the venue was the area around the lotus complex at Hwamyeong Ecological Park; in 2026, it is listed as Hwamyeong Ecological Park Baseball Field B.
• Is the Gupo Noodle-making Experience separate from the admission fee? — Admission is free, but some activities require payment, and the detailed fee for the noodle-making experience has not been announced.
• What can I do if I arrive in the evening? — The Gupo Naru Night Walk, Garden of Light, Starlit Sea Busan Night Market, and food market are scheduled.
• How much should I prepare if I only want to eat sirak-gukbap? — According to the final update on September 28, 2026, sirak-gukbap costs 6,000 won.