This week in Busan
Updated Sunday, August 9, 2026
30 events across Busan this week, from music & nightlife to travel & exploration.
The Grasshoppers Jazz Night showcases a talented trio blending guitar, trombone, and bass for an evening of intimate live jazz.
The Old Man Jazz Lounge, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Friday August 7, 9:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000
Spend your Friday night at HQ Gwangan with two international touring acts making special stops in Busan. Canada's Janice Jo Lee & The QTs blend folk storytelling, blues, and Korean musical influences, while Mexico's Nereidas delivers atmospheric psychedelic…
HQ Bar, Suyeong-gu | Friday August 7, 8:00 p.m. | ₩5,000–₩10,000
Catch Japanese artist POSER as they bring their 2026 Summer Club Tour: "WATCH OUT" to Busan for a one-night performance at Ovantgarde.
OVANTGARDE, Suyeong-gu | Friday August 7, 8:00 p.m. | ₩44,000–₩49,000
Keep the WATERBOMB excitement going at the official WATERBOMB BUSAN 2026 After Party at Fisherman Lounge Bar. Experience one of Busan's popular nightlife venues with DJs, late-night entertainment, and a lively atmosphere alongside fellow festivalgoers.
Suyeong-gu | Saturday August 8, 7:30 p.m.
Experience ENHYPEN's BLOOD SAGA world tour as the global K-pop group returns to Busan for two nights of live performances.
Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, Dongnae-gu | Saturday August 8, 6:00 p.m.
Every Sat, Sun
Two of Korea's standout indie acts share the stage for a special OVGD LIVE performance at Ovantgarde. Seoul-based Wah Wah Wah brings their energetic blend of psychedelic and garage rock, while Busan's beloved indie rock band Say Sue Me delivers their…
OVANTGARDE, Suyeong-gu | Saturday August 8, 7:00 p.m.
Escape the summer heat at Heat + Bass + Ice, a special edition of Luke's popular Saturday International Party in Seomyeon.
Luke's, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Saturday August 8, 8:00 p.m. | From ₩11,000
Experience a night of Latin rhythms at Saturday Society as Mexican guest DJ Nasstya makes her Busan debut at Yaman Joint.
Yaman, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Saturday August 8, 9:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000
Beat the summer heat at WATERBOMB BUSAN 2026, one of Korea's biggest summer music festivals. Combining live performances from top K-pop, hip-hop, and EDM artists with massive water fights, immersive stage effects, and high-energy entertainment, WATERBOMB…
42 Dongbusangwangwang-ro, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, Gijang-gun | Saturday August 8, 1:00 p.m. | From ₩121,000
Stand-Up Comedy Night brings together performers from Seoul Comedy Club 198 and Busan Comedy Club for an evening of live Korean stand-up at The Old Man Jazz Lounge. Enjoy a lineup of six comedians delivering fresh sets in an intimate venue in Seomyeon.
The Old Man Jazz Lounge, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Sunday August 9, 8:00 p.m. | From ₩20,000
Discover Korean Buddhist culture at the 2026 Busan International Buddhism Expo, a four-day exhibition featuring meditation experiences, traditional and contemporary Buddhist art, temple cuisine, crafts, cultural goods, and interactive programs.
BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Hall 3, Haeundae-gu | Thursday August 6 to Sunday August 9
Mark the date! * 6th of August exhibition opening! * France Art Space at the Goeun Museum of Photography (고은사진미술관) * "Archaeology of the present 현재의 고고학", multidisciplinary exhibition by Collective Nuances (@nuancesartistes) bringing together 16 French and…
Haeundae-gu | Thursday August 6 to Sunday August 30
Experience an evening of independent Korean cinema at Film Fridays at Dububiji Busan. The event features screenings of several short films, including No Diving (잠수금지), followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers, offering audiences a chance to hear directly…
Dububiji, Suyeong-gu | Friday August 7, 7:00 p.m.
Join a wonderful workshop with co-excavator Anu.
Dububiji, Suyeong-gu | Saturday August 8, 11:00 a.m.
Every Sat
Sophia Rosenthal Solo Exhibition Recurring Image August 8 (Sat) – August 21 (Fri), 2026 Opening Reception: August 8, 3–5 pm Artist Talk: 3:20 pm PROJECT HERMON is pleased to present Recurring Image, the first solo show in South Korea by Sophia Rosenthal, an…
Rodeo Outlet B dong 2F, 473, Jwadongsunhwan-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea, Haeundae-gu | Saturday August 8, 3:00 p.m. | Free
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 August 9, 1:00 p.m. | Free
Every Sun through November 10
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 August 4, 9:00 a.m. | Free
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun through August 30
Practice your Spanish or Korean in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at Talktail: Noche de Habla Hispana, a casual language exchange and social night hosted at Luke's Busan.
Luke's, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Friday August 7, 7:00 p.m. | From ₩11,000
Romantic Tonight Jazz Night features a talented quintet performing an evening of romantic jazz with saxophone, guitar, piano, bass, and drums.
The Old Man Jazz Lounge, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Saturday August 8, 9:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000
Explore the future of robotics at the 2026 Busan Robotics Competition, where students and innovators compete across a variety of challenges including AI autonomous vehicles, robot curling, logistics robots, creative AI robotics, marine robotics, and more.
BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Hall 4 (E-F), Haeundae-gu | Saturday August 8 to Sunday August 9 | Free
⚠️ Please note: The event poster contains an error. This language exchange is held every Sunday, not Saturday. [Japanese - Korean language exchange] Hello~ Do you wanna praticing Japanese & Korean?
Cafe With, Suyeong-gu | Sunday August 9, 3:00 p.m. | Free
Every Sun through August 30
At HQ, we have 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.
HQ Bar, Suyeong-gu | Wednesday August 5, 9:30 p.m.
Every Wed through August 31
The Busan Sea Festival is one of the city's signature summer celebrations, transforming Dadaepo Beach into a vibrant destination for music, food, and seaside entertainment.
Saha-gu | Friday August 7 to Thursday August 13
Join Dububiji Busan for a special screening of Zombie-Free Test Day (좀비-프리 수능 데이), an independent Korean film that imagines a zombie apocalypse colliding with Korea's college entrance exam day.
Dububiji, Suyeong-gu | Saturday August 8, 7:00 p.m.
Nothing says 'Korean Summer' quite like a beach hop in dynamic Busan. Explore two of Busan's best beaches with the BGD community, and join a well-being session with the KOTESOL Well-Being & Personal Development SIG first thing in the morning (yoga and…
Songjeong Station, Haeundae-gu | Saturday August 8, 10:00 a.m. | Free
Escape the summer heat at Bukhang SUP FESTA 2026, a 10-day waterfront festival celebrating outdoor recreation and marine leisure in Busan's North Port.
Dong-gu | Friday July 31 to Sunday August 9
Stay active and meet new people with the HQ Gwangan Running Club, a weekly social run along Busan's beautiful Gwangalli waterfront.
HQ Bar, Suyeong-gu | Wednesday August 5, 8:00 p.m.
Every Wed through August 30
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 August 9, 11:30 a.m. | From ₩20,000
Every Sun through August 30
**BEAT THE HEAT!! FroYo Social** When: Saturday August 8th from 2pm - 4pm Where: Sydney Yogurt Lab in Gwangan Summer is here and it's HOT outside!!! 🌞🏖🥵 Come cool off with some froyo and games in the aircon!!
Sydney Yogurt Lab, Suyeong-gu | Saturday August 8, 2:00 p.m. | ₩5,000
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