This week in Busan
Updated Sunday, May 3, 2026
16 events across Busan this week, from community & social to music & nightlife.
A festive King’s Day (Koningsdag) celebration at Hideout Busan, bringing Dutch vibes to the city with drinks, music, and a lively crowd. Wear orange and enjoy special perks, including discounted Heineken for those dressed in theme.
Hideout, Geumjeong-gu (PNU) | Monday April 27, 7:00 p.m.
Our weekly pub quiz! A different host every week, always open to new people--bring a team or come alone and we'll introduce you to a team of intellectual peers. Quiz starts at 9:30 sharp, and it's usually done with plenty of time to catch the subway home.
HQ Gwangali, Suyeong-gu | Wednesday April 29, 9:30 p.m.
Every Wed through May 31
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 May 1, 8:00 p.m. | Free
Every Fri, Sat through June 30
THE GOLDEN MIC KARAOKE CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCH PARTY!! OL55 is crowning Busan’s karaoke royalty, and it could be you! For 6 weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday Karaoke Night our judges will be watching.
Ol' 55, Suyeong-gu | Saturday May 2, 9:00 p.m. | Free
Spring Flea Market @BASE21 Brought to you by BiP (Bitcoin in Pusan - https://bitcoinpusan.space) The market day has arrived where you can turn even the unused items in your closet into Satoshi! The perfect day for Bitcoin Pizza Day!
BASE21, Suyeong-gu | Saturday May 2, 12:00 p.m. | Free
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 May 2, 2:00 p.m.
Every month
The Busan International Short Film Festival is a major annual film event held in Busan that showcases a diverse selection of short films from Korea and around the world.
Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae-gu | Thursday April 23 to Tuesday April 28
(한국어) 매주 금요일, 두부비지에서 부산의 멋진 영화를 영어 자막과 함께 상영합니다. 티켓은 1인당 10,000원이며, 네트워킹과 교류의 장에 여러분을 초대합니다! (English) Every Friday at Dububiji, we screen great Busan films with English subtitles.
Suyeong-gu | Friday May 1, 6:00 p.m. | ₩10,000
Join us for the opening reception of a powerful photographic exhibition by Moayed Abu Ammouna, capturing life and resilience from within Gaza.
Arise Artspace, Suyeong-gu | Saturday May 2 to Sunday May 17 | Free
The Gwangalli Marvelous Drone Light Show is a weekly nighttime spectacle held at Gwangalli Beach in Busan, featuring synchronized drone formations combined with lighting and laser effects.
Gwangali Beach, Suyeong-gu | Saturday May 2, 8:00 p.m. | Free
The Culture Exchange Day is finally happening this Saturday, May 2nd, starting at 3 PM! Venue: Busan Youth Center, 3F 'Mannal-Maru' Address: 3F, 52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan How to get there: A 5-minute walk from Jagalchi Station (Line 1), Exit 10.
52, Jagalchihaean-ro, Jung-gu, Busan, Jung-gu (Nampo) | Saturday May 2, 3:00 p.m. | Free
The earliest party in Busan 🌅 6AM. Running shoes on, coffee brewing, DJ playing — that’s Morning Rave. We run. We journal. We talk to strangers over drip coffee while the DJ doesn’t stop.
Suyeong-gu | Thursday April 30, 6:00 a.m. | ₩5,000
Early Birds Busan is a global running community that wakes up the city at dawn. We go beyond just running; we share morning energy and transform our mindset toward life.
Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu | Sunday May 3, 6:00 a.m.
Every Sun through May 25
Weekend camping vibes right on the water at Millak. Relaxation spaces, hands-on activities, and live performances all summer long. An easy, free way to spend a chunk of your weekend by the sea.
Millak Waterfront Park, Suyeong-gu | Friday May 1, All day
Every Fri, Sat, Sun through October 5
Busan Dream Job Fair is a large-scale career and recruitment expo designed for international students and global job seekers preparing to work in Korea.
BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, 30 APEC-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Haeundae-gu | Thursday April 30, 11:00 a.m. | Free
Every Thursday @ Basement Two Free Drinks for Ladies from 9-11 Wildest Night in PNU Open 7:00 'Til LAAAAATE
Basement, Geumjeong-gu (PNU) | Thursday April 30, 7:00 p.m.
Every Thu through May 29