Busan International Film Festival Opens Today — A 2026 Visitor Guide to BIFF’s 10-Day Cinema Week
Dates Oct. 6–15, 2026 · Opening ceremony Oct. 6, 6 PM · Main hub Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae · Tickets Official selection tickets are on sale online; availability varies by screening The 31st Busan International Film Festival opens today, turning Busan into one of Asia’s major cinema destinations for ten days. The official program spans films from across Asia and beyond, alongside outdoor stage greetings, open talks, master classes and neighborhood screenings. Why this matters now BIFF is not a one-night opening event. It is a city-scale cultural week with international guests, world and international premieres, and programs spread across the Busan Cinema Center and surrounding venues. For travelers already in Korea, this is one of October’s strongest reasons to make a dedicated Busan trip. Booking and sold-out screenings Official selection tickets remain available through BIFF’s online ticket system, but popular screenings and guest events can sell out. Check the official timeta...