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The 31st Busan International Film Festival runs October 6–15, 2026 at Busan Cinema Center and nearby venues. Here's everything you need to know about tickets.

🎬 Key dates:

September 11 · 5pm — Full screening schedule released
September 17 · 2pm — Opening & closing ceremony tickets on sale · Open Cinema · Midnight Passion · Actors' House · Community BIFF
September 21 · 2pm — General screenings · Cine Class · Master Class

🎟️ How to book:

Official BIFF website — biff.kr
Maximum 2 tickets per screening code
Unsold and cancelled tickets also available at BIFF ticket boxes on site

♿ Accessibility:

Dedicated onsite ticketing for ages 65+ and people with disabilities
Same-day and next-day tickets available at all BIFF ticket boxes
Barrier-free screenings of 11 films — audio descriptions and closed captions available

↩️ Cancellations:

Refunds available up to 60 minutes before screening
Cancellation fees may apply

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Some of the biggest concerts coming to Seoul this September — K-pop, Korean ballads, Japanese rock, and more.

September 2026 Concert Lineup:

Donghae 1st Solo Encore Concert 'ALIVE' — September 4–6 · Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

ARTMS World Tour 'Art of BLUE BLOOD' — September 5–6 · YES24 Live Hall

SOUND PLANET FESTIVAL 2026 — September 5–6 · Paradise City, Incheon

Sung Si Kyung with Friends 'So, today' — September 5–6 · 88 Garden, Olympic Park

back number 'Grateful Yesterdays Tour 2026' — September 12–13 · KINTEX, Ilsan

RIIZE 3rd Anniversary Fan Meeting 'Ch. RIIZE: ON AIR' — September 12–13 · Inspire Arena, Incheon

PLAVE World Tour 'KEEP IT MANIC' — September 12–13 · Incheon Munhak Stadium

Vaundy Asia Arena Tour 2026 'HORO' — September 19–20 · Inspire Arena, Incheon

izna Concert Tour 'WHO DAT GIRL?' — September 19–20 · Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

Silica Gel Asia Tour 'Syn.THE.Size' — September 26–27 · KSPO Dome, Olympic Park

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🔗 Full Seoul concert listings → https://www.hapskorea.com/upcoming-concerts-in-seoul/

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⚠️ Always check official ticketing platforms before purchasing — dates and venues subject to change. Tickets available through Yes24, Interpark, and Melon Ticket.

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Best Events in Busan this September

Here are 5 of the best events happening around Busan this week.

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5 Events in Busan This Week: August 31-September 6 #korea #busan #shorts

This week in Korea: the 2026 Busan Biennale opens with "Dissident Chorus," a yacht dispute stalls redevelopment of Suyeong Bay's marina, Seoul Art Week returns with 159 exhibitions across the city, Bruno Mars announces a four-night Goyang Stadium run for 2027, and Gyeongnam moves ahead with rail upgrades to Busan and Seoul.

Plus, a closer look at the Namhae German Village Beer Festival as it expands for international visitors this October, and the best events happening across Busan and Seoul this week.

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