Busan Film Festival 2026 Ticket Dates and Prices ================================================ Ticket sales for the 31st Busan International Film Festival begin by program at 2 p.m. Korea time on September 17 and 21, 2026. General screening tickets cost KRW 10,000 each. Be ready to register as a new user and verify your mobile phone through the official ticketing site. - Check the official screening schedule for your desired screening time and screening code. - Complete new-user registration and mobile phone verification through the official ticketing site. - Book at 2 p.m. on either September 17 or 21, 2026, depending on the program. - Select up to two tickets per screening code, confirm the price, and complete payment. - Check your mobile ticket in your booking history, and review the cancellation deadline and entry rules before the screening. The 31st Busan International Film Festival will be held from October 6–15, 2026 (Republic of Korea), around the Busan Cinema Center. Official ticket sales will open in two phases at 2:00 p.m. on September 17 and 21. Before booking, prepare to complete a new registration and mobile phone verification. The schedule is based on the September 2, 2026 (Republic of Korea) announcement, and the prices and policies follow the ticketing guide for the 31st festival. How do I book tickets? Register through the official ticketing site, then select your desired screening. Even if you booked tickets last year, you must register again this year. Check the rating for each film before payment. Note the date and screening code from the official screening schedule. Complete mobile phone verification during new ticket-buyer registration. Log in using your registered mobile phone number and six-digit numeric password. Select Book Tickets when sales open for the relevant program. Choose up to two tickets per screening code, confirm the price, and pay. Payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payment services. When traffic is high, users are admitted according to their queue number. If you book an additional screening code, you will be assigned a new queue number. Using Chrome and disabling pop-up blocking are recommended. Simultaneous booking from multiple devices, browsers, or tabs under the same account is restricted. See the BIFF Ticketing Guide for detailed instructions. Festival Schedule and Ticket Sale Dates Ticket sale dates vary depending on the program you wish to attend. Tickets for general screenings are available beginning September 21 (South Korea). Be sure to distinguish between the screening schedule release date and the ticket sale start date. Item 2026 Schedule or Details Event 31st Busan International Film Festival Festival period Tuesday, October 6–Thursday, October 15 Main venues Busan Cinema Center, CGV Centum City, Lotte Cinema Centum City, and others Screening schedule release Friday, September 11, 17:00 Opening and Closing Ceremonies ticket sales Thursday, September 17, 14:00 Open Cinema and Midnight Passion ticket sales Thursday, September 17, 14:00 Actors’ House and Community BIFF ticket sales Thursday, September 17, 14:00 General screenings, Master Class, and Cine Class ticket sales Monday, September 21, 14:00 Programs available on each date follow the September 2 ticketing schedule announcement. Ticket Price Comparison by Program Tickets for general screenings cost KRW 10,000 each. Film screenings and separate lectures have different prices. The amounts below apply to the 31st festival in 2026. Program Price per Ticket Selection Criteria General screening KRW 10,000 Select a screening of the film you want Cine Class KRW 10,000 Listen to talks by creators and experts Actors’ House KRW 15,000 Attend a conversation with an actor Master Class KRW 15,000 Attend a lecture on filmmakers’ creative experiences and philosophies Midnight Passion KRW 20,000 Attend an overnight screening Opening and Closing Ceremonies KRW 30,000 Attend the opening or closing event Check the price for Open Cinema and Community BIFF during the relevant screening. The common price list reviewed does not specify separate prices for them. See the BIFF Ticketing Guide for the scope of the price list. What Kind of Film Festival Is It? The 31st Busan International Film Festival features both film screenings and conversations with filmmakers. The official selection includes 246 films from 59 countries. A total of 315 films will be screened, including 69 Community BIFF films. The opening film is director Kim Jong-kwan’s Day and Night Are for Each Other. Its running time in the official film listing is 80 minutes. Distinguish this running time from the total duration of the Opening Ceremony when planning your schedule. The scale of the event is described in the Overview and Features. Information about the opening film is available in the official opening film listing. Highlights Compare your film choices with the schedules for conversations with filmmakers. The September 11 announcement included the lecture and discussion lineup. Check the date and venue of each event you wish to attend separately. The Master Class features director Na Hong-jin and others. The Cine Class features director Zhang Lu, actor Shim Eun-kyung, and others. Special Talks offer discussions about the films being screened. GV on the screening schedule means a guest visit. The organizers also announced Academy submission eligibility for the Busan Award winner. They explained that the winning film now has a pathway for submission to the International Feature Film category. Do not interpret this as eligibility applying to every invited film. See the September 11 event announcement for the event lineup. The submission eligibility explanation appears in the festival overview. Choosing a Screening Based on Subtitles and GV Even for the same film, check the GV notation and subtitle information for each screening. GV details may change without prior notice. English interpretation is not provided at some GVs. Schedule Notation Meaning What to Check Before Booking GV Guest visit Whether an event is scheduled for that screening KE Korean and English subtitles or dialogue Languages understood by your companion KN Korean subtitles or dialogue, with non-English dialogue that has no English subtitles Whether the screening can be understood using English alone KK Audio description and descriptive subtitles Whether an accessibility-supported screening is needed 묶 Package screening Films included under one screening code When choosing a screening, also consider travel after the film ends. Leave enough time in your schedule to move to another theater. Check the precise meanings of the notations in the official schedule by date. Cancellation Deadlines and Fees Cancellations are available until 60 minutes before the screening begins. Fees vary according to the cancellation date. The amounts below are charged per ticket. Cancellation Timing Except Opening and Closing Ceremonies Opening and Closing Ceremonies Same-Day Booking Cancellation Up to 6 days before the screening date None None No fee 5–3 days before the screening date KRW 1,000 KRW 3,000 No fee 2 days before the screening date–60 minutes before the start KRW 3,000 KRW 9,000 Fee charged A fee is charged even when canceling on the same day as booking — Busan International Film Festival FAQ, Ticket Cancellations and Refunds This statement applies to the period beginning two days before the screening date. A fee is charged during this period even if you cancel immediately after purchase. If the schedule is changed or canceled due to festival circumstances, refunds are issued without a fee. For a mobile ticket, open the relevant booking under Booking Confirmation/Cancellation. Select the seat to cancel under Details. Check the fee, then complete the cancellation. Paper tickets must be physically returned to a BIFF box office. See the official BIFF FAQ for cancellation rules. On-Site Box Office Periods and Purchase Conditions Remaining seats and canceled tickets may be purchased on site. General seats are sold online. Visiting a box office does not guarantee that your desired seat will be available. Box Office 2026 Operating Period Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Box Office October 6–15 Busan Cinema Center Cinemountain, 6th Floor October 7–15 CGV Centum City, 7th Floor October 7–14 Lotte Cinema Centum City, 8th Floor October 7–14 Korean Film Council, 2nd Floor October 7–14 Busan Community Media Center, 1st Floor October 7–14 Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall October 8–14 Megabox Busan Theater, 4th Floor October 8–11 The Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Box Office operates from 08:30–20:30. Hours for other box offices vary according to their screening schedules. Before visiting, check the box office operating schedule. Discounts and Support for Digitally Disadvantaged Groups Discounted tickets may be used only after supporting documents have been verified. The discount for seniors, people with disabilities, and national merit recipients is KRW 3,000. Those who purchase discounted tickets online must have their documentation verified on site. Category Required Item or Eligibility Senior discount for those aged at least 65 ID Disability discount Welfare card National merit recipient discount Proof of national merit recipient status Support desk for digitally disadvantaged groups For people aged at least 65 or people with disabilities The support desk handles general screenings taking place that day or the following day. Paid events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are excluded. Seats are limited, so first check the official support information. Mobile Ticket Admission and Preparing for Early Screenings Present an actual mobile ticket or paper ticket when entering. Screenshots and booking confirmation notifications are not accepted as admission tickets. Open and check your mobile ticket screen before leaving. Log in to the ticket booking page. Open your booking under Booking Confirmation/Cancellation. Press the Mobile Ticket button to display your ticket. Admission to general screening venues is available in principle beginning 15 minutes before the screening. Admission is restricted once 15 minutes have passed after the start. Your reserved seat may not be guaranteed after the screening begins. For screenings before department stores open, also check the entrance. Visitors walking to CGV Centum City are directed to Gates 3 and 4 of the department store. Visitors to Lotte Cinema Centum City are directed to the leftmost entrance at the main entrance on the first floor. Children under age 4 may not enter even when accompanied by a guardian. For screenings restricted to adults, check the separate age requirements. Follow the screening venue operations guide for admission and entrance information. FAQ Q. When does ticketing for regular screenings at the 2026 Busan International Film Festival begin? A. It begins at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026. Ticketing for Master Classes and Cine Classes also opens at the same time. Q. Which programs can be booked on September 17? A. You can book the opening and closing ceremonies, Open Cinema, and Midnight Passion. Actors' House and Community BIFF are also included. Ticketing begins at 2:00 p.m. Q. How much is a ticket for a regular screening? A. Tickets for regular screenings at the 31st edition in 2026 are 10,000 won each. Q. How many tickets can I book per screening code? A. Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 2 tickets per screening code. Q. Do ticket buyers who registered last year need to register again? A. You need to register as a new ticket buyer this year. Please register through the official ticketing site. Q. Can I also book tickets through the CGV or Lotte Cinema website? A. Tickets for festival screenings must be booked through the Busan International Film Festival's official ticketing site. Q. Is it always free to cancel on the day of booking? A. Starting two days before the screening date, a fee applies even if you cancel on the day of booking. Q. Can I enter using a screenshot of my mobile ticket? A. You cannot enter with a screenshot. Please present the actual mobile ticket or a paper ticket. Q. Is a guest's attendance guaranteed for screenings marked GV? A. GVs are subject to change without prior notice. Please check the official screening schedule again before attending. Q. What should I check when attending with a foreign-language audience member? A. Check the screening's subtitle information and whether interpretation is available for the GV. English interpretation is not provided for some GVs. Q. Can I enter after the film has started? A. For regular screenings, you may enter up to 15 minutes after the start. If you enter late, your reserved seat may not be guaranteed. Q. Can young children enter with a guardian? A. Children under age 4 cannot enter even when accompanied by a guardian. All other audience members must also check the age rating for each film. 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