Pokémon Mega Festa 2026 in Busan: A Summer You Can’t Miss

This summer, Busan is turning into a real-life Pokémon adventure. To mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Busan Transportation Corporation, BEXCO, and Lotte Department Store Busan are teaming up for Pokémon Mega Festa 2026 in Busan, themed “A Laid-Back Pokémon Vacation,” running July 17 to August 9, 2026 (24 days).

📅 Schedule at a Glance

Date	Location	What’s Happening
Jul 17 – Aug 9	Lotte Department Store Busan, B1 Kinetic Stage	“Laid-Back Vacation” pop-up store
Jul 10 – Aug 9	Metro Lines 1 & 2	Pokémon-themed trains (day/night designs), limited-edition paid QR tickets
Ongoing	Busan Station, Beomnaegol, Jeonpo, Gwangan, Centum City stations	Metro stamp rally — collect stamps for exclusive merch at Lotte Busan
Ongoing	Busan Station Plaza	Large official photo zone
Ongoing	Jeonpo, Gwangan, Centum City stations, etc.	“Pokémon School” (card game lessons), activity zones
Ongoing	Bus routes 100, 17, 3	Pokémon-themed buses
Jul 25, 8pm & 10pm	Gwangalli Beach area	Pokémon drone light show (free, ~12 min per show)
Aug 1	BEXCO	“Pokémon TCG Busan Transportation Corporation Battle Tournament”

🌃 Don’t Miss the July 25 Gwangalli Drone Show

If you can only pick one day, make it July 25. A large-scale Pokémon drone light show lights up the night sky over Gwangalli Beach, with two free screenings at 8pm and 10pm. Grab dinner nearby, stake out a spot on the beach beforehand, and consider staying overnight in Gwangalli or Haeundae so you can sleep in the next day.

🎴 Card Fans: Head to BEXCO on August 1

Trading card game fans shouldn’t miss the “Pokémon TCG Busan Transportation Corporation Battle Tournament” at BEXCO on August 1 — one of the festival’s biggest draws. Check official channels closer to the date for entry details.

🚇 Collect Stamps, Grab Limited Tickets

Two easy extras worth knowing about:

• Metro stamp rally: Collect themed stamps at Busan Station, Beomnaegol, Jeonpo, Gwangan, and Centum City stations, then redeem them for limited merch (sun visors, QR ticket holders, clear files) at Lotte Department Store Busan
• Limited-edition paid QR tickets: Available at participating stations — last year’s version sold over 210,000 units, making it a nice collectible

💡 Tips for International Visitors

• Base yourself in Gwangalli/Haeundae or Seomyeon for easy access to most event locations
• Grab an eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi at Gimhae Airport so you can check stamp rally locations and announcements on the go
• Schedules and program details may change depending on organizer circumstances — check official social channels before you go

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