2026 Busan Sea Library

The Busan Sea Library is an outdoor reading and culture festival set against the backdrop of the ocean—a symbol of Busan, the maritime city—and offers a unique experience where books, culture, and the arts come together. In collaboration with Busan’s public libraries, bookstores, publishers, and cultural institutions, the festival presents a variety of reading experiences and cultural programs, encouraging people to incorporate books into their daily lives. For more details, please visit the Busan Sea Library website or Instagram page.

- Dates: Sept. 19 (Sat) – Oct. 11 (Sun) / Every Saturday and Sunday - Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Location: Dadaepo Beach Park area [Main Programs] 1. Reading Zone - An outdoor reading space where visitors can freely read books and relax by the sea 2. Book.Talk.Poetry : Meetings with authors to share life insights inspired by books - Sept. 20 (Sun): Author Jeong Ji-ah - Sept. 27 (Sun): Author Heo Hwi-su (Exclusive session for Busan Sea Library members) - Oct. 4 (Sun): Author Oh Seong-eun - Oct. 11 (Sun): Author Kim Min-jeong × Poet Park Jun 3. Switch OFF, Reading Party ON : A time to put down your smartphone for a while and immerse yourself in music and books - Sept. 26 (Sat) Reading Party with Fusion Traditional Korean Music - Oct. 10 (Sat) Reading Party with Jazz 4. Human Books - September 19 (Sat): An interactive reading experience where you meet people as if they were books 5. Mungdok Munggeul - October 3 (Sat): A special reading program to read and bond with your pet 6. Speaker’s Corner - An open mic event where citizens personally introduce their “life-changing book” and share a favorite quote from it ※ For more details on other programs, such as the Art Book Exhibition and Science Lounge, please visit the official website or Instagram ※ The Busan Sea Library Passport is available in limited quantities and offers various membership benefits [Registration and Information] - Official website: https://bb.bscf.or.kr/bb/main.do - Instagram: @bibliotheca_busan - Inquiries: ☎ 051-745-7286–8