2026 Pohang International Fireworks Festival Scheduled for November at Yeongildae Beach

The Pohang International Fireworks Festival, recognized as one of Korea's top three fireworks events, is scheduled to take place in November 2026 around Yeongildae Beach. The main international fireworks show is anticipated for Saturday, November 21st, and intense competition for accommodations is expected during this period. This festival is a major attraction for both Pohang residents and tourists from across the country.

The 2026 Pohang International Fireworks Festival will run for three days, from November 19th to 21st, with key events centered around Yeongildae Beach. This festival combines the 'light' symbolizing Pohang as a global steel city with the 'fire' representing its hot blast furnaces, showcasing a fusion of fireworks, drone shows, and various light art content. The festival's main venue has recently shifted from the Hyungsan River estuary to Yeongildae Beach.

Bloggers suggest that the beachfront of Yeongildae Beach offers the largest and clearest views of the fireworks, though it can be very crowded. For a more relaxed experience, they recommend considering promenades on either side of the beach or other locations with open views. The festival's storytelling, which recreates the Yeonorang and Seonyeo legend of Pohang through fireworks and drone shows, is highlighted as an additional charm.