This week in Busan
Updated Sunday, April 19, 2026
7 events across Busan this week, from community & social to arts & culture.
Mad Nomad is running their Language Exchange again this Friday and Saturday 8–10 PM. It’s still completely FREE, and after the session you can join the After Party — you’ll also get 1 Free Drink there.
Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Friday April 17, 8:00 p.m. | Free
Every Fri, Sat through June 30
A relaxed social art session where participants can enjoy drinks while drawing in a creative and casual environment. Suitable for all skill levels and a great way to meet others.
Arise Artspace, Suyeong-gu | Friday April 17, 7:00 p.m.
Have fun playing board games with other game-lovers! Tickets are 5,000won and include unlimited board games!
Golden Kim House in Gwangan, Other | Saturday April 18, 2:00 p.m.
A private yacht party featuring DJs, jet ski rides, ocean swimming, drinks, and food. A high-energy social event on the water with limited spots available.
Suyeongman Yacht Marina Busan, Haeundae-gu | Saturday April 18, 2:00 p.m.
Join us for hobby hour this April! KINUSAIGA: A Fabric Collage Workshop Explore this Japanese textile craft and get your creativity juices flowing!
Arise Artspace, Suyeong-gu | Saturday April 18, 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a guided meditation session designed to help you release stress, calm your mind, and gain insight into managing your thoughts more effectively.
4F, 10 Gwangbokjungang-ro 33beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea (48947), Jung-gu (Nampo) | Saturday April 18, 2:00 p.m.
There is a half-day temple stay program for foreigners. Free program provided in English~ During this free two-hour session, you can participate in: 🧘 Guided meditation practice with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim (📽 Video lecture) 🪴Mindfulness Class (Happiness 101)
575, Haeundae-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Haeundae-gu | Saturday April 18, 1:00 p.m.