Seasonal
Pohang International Fireworks Festival Visitor Guide — Hyeongsan River, Summer Spectacle
Witness dazzling fireworks displays by international teams choreographed to music along the Hyeongsan River. Enjoy food, performances, and a vibrant atmosphere.
*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*The Pohang International Fire & Light Festival is an internationally renowned event themed around the images of “light,” symbolizing the global steel city of Pohang, and “fire,” representing the hot blast furnaces. Performers and local citizens dress up in all sorts of costumes and masks to join in the Fire & Light Parade, which marks the colorful beginning of the festival. The festival culminates in the International Fireworks Show, the highlight of the evening. The world’s best teams participate in the festival every year to give a spectacular show of fireworks against the backdrop of Yeongilman Bay. The festival began in 2004 to commemorate Pohang Citizens Day with a fireworks show and has since become a beloved celebrated annual festival, showcasing the pride of Pohang to its citizens.◎ TipYou can see the fireworks from Yeongildae Beach and Songdo Beach. Although you can’t hear the music from the show, you can watch the fireworks show peacefully at a less crowded seashore. After the show, you can move to Hyeongsangang Sports Park, the festival venue, to enjoy the rest of the festival’s programs.
Why Pohang International Fireworks Festival matters
The summer sky above Pohang ignites with a breathtaking spectacle, the Pohang International Fireworks Festival. Held annually along the scenic Hyeongsan River, this event transforms the riverbanks into a vibrant canvas of light and color. It's more than just a fireworks show; it's a celebration of artistry, bringing together teams from across the globe to compete in a dazzling pyrotechnic display set to music, drawing thousands of spectators to witness its splendor.
At the heart of the Pohang International Fireworks Festival lies its core attraction: the competitive fireworks displays. Each year, talented teams from South Korea and various international locales gather to showcase their pyrotechnic prowess.
Official visitor information
Official address: Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
The official source does not publish fixed visiting hours; check the linked official website before departure.
No fixed closure day is listed in the current official record.
Parking availability is not stated in the current official record.
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How to use this guide
Use the official information above as the planning baseline. Opening arrangements, programs, admission conditions, and access rules can change after this review. Follow the official source links before traveling, especially when your visit depends on a particular exhibition, performance, seasonal activity, or facility.
The remaining recommendations on this page are editorial guidance for understanding the setting and organizing a visit. They are not a substitute for instructions issued by the venue, local government, cultural-property authority, or transport operator.
Responsible visit checklist
Before leaving
- Open the official venue page and confirm the latest operating notice.
- Check weather and transport conditions on the day of travel.
- Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where applicable.
- Allow flexibility rather than relying on an exact minute-by-minute schedule.
- Use the official information contact when accessibility or reservation details are essential.
Where is Pohang International Fireworks Festival?
Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Where should I confirm current hours and closures?
Use the official source links in the reviewed-for-accuracy panel on this page.
When was this information checked?
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