This week in Busan
Updated Sunday, July 19, 2026
23 events across Busan this week, from arts & culture to learning & networking.
📽️ 21st Busan International Kids & Youth Film Festival 📅 07.08.-07.14. 📍 Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Myeongji International City Area 📷 @biky_filmfest
Busan Cinema Center, Suyeong-gu | Wednesday July 8 to Tuesday July 14
Enjoy an uplifting evening of music, culture, and inspiration at the Busan Summer Concert. The program features vibrant multicultural dance performances, a classical choir concert by Gracias Choir, and an engaging talk on happiness and meaningful…
BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Haeundae-gu | Monday July 13, 6:30 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 July 17, 3:00 p.m. | Free
Every Fri, Sat, Sun through August 30
The 2026 GMC Summer Music Festival returns to F1963 for its fifth edition, bringing ten days of world-class chamber music to Busan from July 17 to 27.
F1963, Suyeong-gu | Friday July 17, 10:00 a.m. | Free
Every Tue, Thu, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun through July 27
Join a wonderful workshop with co-excavator Anu.
Dububiji, Suyeong-gu | Saturday July 18, 11:00 a.m.
Every Sat
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 July 19, 1:00 p.m. | Free
Every Sun through November 10
Visiting Gwangalli for the weekend and want to have some English fun? Come meet new friends and play games with us on the beach. Mwwt at Dububiji at 4PM each Sunday!
Dububiji, Suyeong-gu | Sunday July 19, 4:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000
Every Sun
Join Busan Cinema Center for a free outdoor screening of the charming Japanese comedy The Chef of South Polar. A warm and humorous story paired with a relaxing summer night makes for the perfect movie outing.
Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater, Suyeong-gu | Tuesday July 14, 8:00 p.m. | Free
Hey everyone we are "The Innovators in Korea", we founded this community to create skill exchange opportunities and real collaborations among people who are thinking about starting their own venture, people who are working on one or people who already have…
Dongnae station, Exit 2, Dongnae-gu | Saturday July 18, 10:30 a.m. | ₩0
Every Sat
Registration required through Arise Linktree An evening of drawing, drinks, and meeting fellow creatives. No experience needed—just come as you are and spend a relaxed night making together.
Arise Artspace, Suyeong-gu | Saturday July 18, 7:00 p.m. | From ₩9,998
🌍 Hey everyone! 👋😊 We’re WITHLY, a university startup in Busan building a community for internationals in Korea. 🇰🇷💚 So far, people from 22 different countries have joined our community, and we’re excited to host our first official WITHLY event!
Holiday on City, Geumjeong-gu (PNU) | Sunday July 19, 1:00 p.m. | Free
🌍 Hey everyone! 👋😊 We’re WITHLY, a university startup in Busan building a community for internationals in Korea. 🇰🇷💚 So far, people from 22 different countries have joined our community, and we’re excited to host our first official WITHLY event!
Holiday on City, Geumjeong-gu (PNU) | Sunday July 19, 9:00 p.m. | Free
HQ’s proud to present The Soul Experiment, a new trio of friends/super-talented musicians who are bringing a live fusion of jazz, neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B. They’ll be accompanied by a few guest vocalists and MCs including Vivienne and A-Sic.
HQ Bar, Suyeong-gu | Friday July 17, 9:30 p.m.
This Saturday, July 18th at Dububiji, an awesome new venue for cinema, art, and more in the Geumnyeonsan/Gwangan area–Sound and Vision, a monthly film and music series put on in collaboration with HQ Gwangan.
Dububiji, Suyeong-gu | Saturday July 18, 5:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000
Two bands. One stage. Saturday July 18th. OL55 welcomes back two favorites for a night of heavy grooves and rock energy. All the way from Seoul, we got Reasco a two-piece alternative heavy rock outfit with big big sound.
Ol' 55, Suyeong-gu | Saturday July 18, 9:30 p.m.
Based in the United States, @mydjnana delivers top-tier excitement and a blockbuster club experience. -Drawing heavily from Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, and R&B, he has built an undeniable reputation for executing relentless, back-to-back bangers!
Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Saturday July 18, 9:00 p.m.
Come color, grab dinner, have some drinks, and unwind!! Bring your friends or make new ones!! Everyone is welcome & the more, the merrier!! There will be lots to color, plus awesome dinner & drink specials, too!!
HQ Bar, Suyeong-gu | Tuesday July 14, 7:00 p.m. | ₩5,000
Come on out and pick up some new reads to enjoy this summer!! There will be tons of different English books available as well as plenty of bookish items!! Stay and enjoy a delicious bevvy and sweet treat with your new read!!
Le Temps, Suyeong-gu | Saturday July 18, 11:00 a.m. | Free
GORILLA RUNNING CLUB 🏃♀️ @gorilla_beach_ 🗓 When: every Monday at 7PM 📍 Where: Depart together from Gorilla Beach going towards the beach for typically a 5-10 Km run ☀️ Benefits: • Healthy and fun!
Gorilla Brewing Co., Haeundae-gu | Monday July 13, 7:00 p.m.
Every Mon through July 27
Pole in English: Gwangalli/KSU 🦋 Start your Sunday like a fairy with soft, flowy movement 🦋 This is a single drop-in session taught fully in English, designed for complete beginners. Come with your besties, it's always more fun together!
Aura J Pole Dance, 7th floor, 19 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, Suyeong-gu | Sunday July 19, 11:30 a.m. | From ₩20,000
Every Sun through August 30
If you're planning a trip to Busan this summer, don't miss the Pokémon Mega Festa period. To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, a month-long mega festival will be held with the theme 'Pokémon Relaxed Vacation.' Pokémon will be active throughout Busan…
206, Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan, Dong-gu | Friday July 10 to Sunday August 9
Embracing the Colors and Charm of Korea
Gwangalli Beach, Suyeong-gu | Saturday July 18, 8:00 p.m. | Free
What you'll see The exhibition was created to celebrate Busan hosting the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee. It is a joint exhibition between the Busan Museum and the National Palace Museum of Korea.
Busan Museum, Nam-gu | Tuesday July 14, 9:00 a.m. | Free
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun through August 30