This week in Busan
Updated Sunday, June 28, 2026
23 events across Busan this week, from music & nightlife to travel & exploration.
At HQ, They have their weekly pub quiz! A different host every week, always open to new people--bring a team or come alone and they'll introduce you to a team of intellectual peers.
HQ Bar, Suyeong-gu | Wednesday June 24, 9:30 p.m.
Every Wed
🎸 OVANTGARDE BLUES JAM DAY Bring the blues to your Wednesday nights in Busan. Our Blues Jam Day continues this May! Musicians and audience — everyone is welcome. 📍 Location: OVANTGARDE, Kyungsung Univ.
OVANTGARDE, Suyeong-gu | Wednesday June 24, 8:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000
Every two weeks
KARAOKE THURSDAYS AT OL55 Karaoke. Good drinks. A shot at karaoke gold. Every Thursday we’re bringing you live karaoke from 9:30 til late. Come early, stay late, and let the night take you somewhere good.
Ol' 55, Suyeong-gu | Thursday June 25, 9:30 p.m.
Every Thu
Basement's iconic Ladies Night is back tonight in PNU!!! They've got Happy Hour from 7-9, party music all night, and of course two free drinks for all ladies that come in from 9-11! And unlimited free water so you won’t be hungover the next morning!
Basement, Geumjeong-gu (PNU) | Thursday June 25, 9:00 p.m.
Every Thu
This June, The Old Man Jazz Lounge presents a diverse lineup of exciting live jazz performances. Several Quintet and Sextet ensembles will take the stage, filling the room with rich and powerful sounds.
The Old Man Jazz Lounge, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Friday June 26, 9:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000
The Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) is Busan's flagship Hallyu festival and one of Korea's largest K-culture events, bringing together fans from around the world to celebrate music, entertainment, and contemporary Korean culture.
Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Dongnae-gu | Saturday June 27 to Sunday June 28
This June, The Old Man Jazz Lounge presents a diverse lineup of exciting live jazz performances. Several Quintet and Sextet ensembles will take the stage, filling the room with rich and powerful sounds.
The Old Man Jazz Lounge, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Saturday June 27, 9:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000
Come color, grab dinner, have some drinks, and unwind!! Bring your friends or make new ones!! There will be lots of options for coloring, and there will be dinner specials & drink specials, too!! Tickets are 5K each & include all coloring supplies!!
HQ Bar, Suyeong-gu | Tuesday June 23, 7:00 p.m. | ₩5,000
Watch the acclaimed Japanese family drama Our Little Sister in Busan Cinema Center’s open-air theater. This touching story of family, connection, and everyday life is perfect for a peaceful summer evening.
Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater, Suyeong-gu | Tuesday June 23, 8:00 p.m. | Free
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Dongnae station, Exit 2, Dongnae-gu | Saturday June 27, 10:30 a.m. | ₩0
Every Sat
※ The “Best Cut” show on Saturday, June 27 will feature 1,500 drones and will be held only once at 8:00 PM.
Gwangalli Beach, Suyeong-gu | Saturday June 27, 8:00 p.m. | Free
🛍️ 2026 Dongcheon Ginkgo Tree Street Art Free Market 📅 Every Friday - Sunday, June - August, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 Dongcheon Ginkgo Tree Street (In front of Norimaru) 📷 @tabletimes.kr
Dongcheon Ginkgo Tree Street, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Friday June 26, 3:00 p.m. | Free
Every Fri, Sat, Sun through August 30
The Busan Food Film Festa (BFFF) is Korea's premier festival dedicated to celebrating the relationship between food and film.
Busan Cinema Center, Suyeong-gu | Friday June 26 to Sunday June 28
Traditional performances, Korean traditional clothing, dance and music experience, craft kit making, Korean tea and snacks
195-46, Ujangchun-ro, Dongrae-gu, Busan, Dongnae-gu | Sunday June 28, 1:00 p.m. | Free
Every Sun through November 10
The 44th International Theater Directors Festival returns to Busan from June 17 to June 28, 2026, bringing together visionary directors and groundbreaking productions from across the globe.
Busan Citizens Hall Small Theater, Nam-gu | Wednesday June 17 to Sunday June 28 | From ₩20,000
A real-world data and AI hackathon where participants form teams to define, analyze, and build solutions for actual problems provided by public institutions and private companies.
Bexco, Haeundae-gu | Thursday June 25 to Friday June 26
The 2026 New Zealand Wine Festival returns to Busan for its 28th edition on June 27 at Park Hyatt Busan. Organized by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea (The Kiwi Chamber), this year's theme, "Where Wine Meets Art," celebrates the craftsmanship…
Park Hyatt Busan, Haeundae-gu | Saturday June 27, 6:00 p.m. | ₩180,000–₩220,000
🧸 Toy Story 5 POP-UP Busan 📅 06.05.-06.30. (7F, Samjung Tower) / 07.01.-07.12. (B2F, Connect Hyundai Busan) 📍 Samjung Tower & Connect Hyundai Busan 📷 blog.naver.com/dda_say
Samjung Tower, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Friday June 5 to Tuesday June 30
150 companies and around 2,200 booths covering future mobility, electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and everything in between. Last weekend of the show.
BEXCO Exhibition Center 1 and 2, Haeundae-gu | Friday June 26 to Sunday July 5
**ENGLISH BOOK SWAP!!** When: Saturday June 27, from 2pm to 4pm Where: Deep Sleep Coffee at Suyeong Station Exit 10 Who: Anyone with a ticket!! (DM to purchase) What: A book swap!!
Deep Sleep Coffee, Suyeong-gu | Saturday June 27, 2:00 p.m. | ₩5,000
**COOKIES & COLORING!!** When: Sunday June 28th from 3pm-5pm Where: Cafe HanDee in Jeonpo What: Come enjoy the best cookies in Busan & delicious drinks while coloring and hanging out!! It's a fun way to relax & unwind before the week starts!!
Cafe HanDee, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Sunday June 28, 3:00 p.m. | ₩5,000
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 June 26, All day
Every Fri, Sat, Sun through October 5
Millak Waterside Park transformed into an outdoor seaside library! 📚🌊 Soak up the cool sea breeze and dive into Bibliotheca BUSAN —where books, the ocean, and romance come together. 💙✨ ✔ A unique, romantic escape harmonizing Busan, books, and the ocean.
Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu | Saturday June 27, 3:00 p.m.
Every Sat, Sun through July 5