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The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will be held for 10 days from October 6 to 15, 2026, drawing significant interest in its screening schedule and ticket booking methods. As a leading film festival in Asia, BIFF features screenings and various events across Busan, centered around the Busan Cinema Center in Centum City, Haeundae-gu. Popular films often sell out within minutes of ticket release, making it crucial to check the schedule in advance and plan for travel time between venues to avoid missing desired screenings.
The festival's screening schedule was released on the official website (biff.kr) in September, allowing viewers to browse by date, venue, and section. Ticket reservations are made through the official website, with separate dates for opening/closing ceremony tickets and general screenings. New user registration is mandatory each year, even for previous attendees, and a maximum of two tickets can be purchased per screening code. Sessions including GV (Guest Visit/Q&A with audience) are marked on the schedule, adding 20-40 minutes to the total time, so ample buffer should be planned for subsequent activities.
If online booking is unsuccessful, attendees can explore on-site ticket booths or look for cancellation tickets. On-site purchases are only possible for remaining seats not sold online or tickets that have been canceled; there are no separate on-site sales for sold-out films. Cancellation tickets frequently become available one to two days before the screening and on the morning of the event. Therefore, it is advisable to check for alternative dates and times or continuously monitor the online booking system for seat availability.
