October 07, 2026 – October 16, 2026

Asia's largest film festival and the premier platform for new Asian cinema. Over 200 films from 70+ countries screen across the Busan Cinema Center, CGV, and Lotte Cinema venues. Opening ceremony tickets are hard to get but most screenings are publicly bookable from 7,000 KRW. The Haeundae beachfront BIFF Square fills with outdoor screenings and director Q&As every evening.

The Festival

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is Asia’s largest and most prestigious film festival, running ten days at multiple venues across Busan (October 1–10). Over 300 films from more than 70 countries screen annually, with a particular focus on new Asian cinema, international premieres, and emerging directors. BIFF attracts major industry figures — directors, producers, actors — alongside passionate audiences from across Asia and beyond. The centerpiece is the outdoor Biff Square open-air screening in Nampo-dong, one of the great movie-watching experiences in the world.

Tickets & Programming

BIFF tickets are sold online through the official BIFF website, typically opening about 2-3 weeks before the festival starts. Tickets are affordable (around 10,000–13,000 KRW per film) but popular screenings sell out quickly. The festival publishes a full program in advance — international visitors can browse the English-language program on the BIFF website. Walk-up tickets are sometimes available on the day but cannot be relied upon for in-demand screenings. Major venue: CGV BIFF Hill (the main festival cinema complex), plus multiplex screens at Lotte Cinema and CGV in Haeundae and Nampo.

Getting There & Around Busan

• Main venue: BIFF Hill, Haeundae — Haeundae Station (Line 2), then short taxi or bus ride
• Nampo-dong: Nampo Station (Line 1) — outdoor Biff Square and legacy screening areas
• From Seoul: KTX from Seoul Station to Busan takes about 2.5 hours; book in advance during festival period
• Accommodation: Book early — Haeundae hotels fill up fast during BIFF week, especially for weekend dates
• Red carpet events: Opening and closing ceremonies attract celebrities — public viewing areas are available near the venue