Events by week
Updated Sunday, August 16, 2026
August 10 to 16, 2026: 23 events across Busan that week.
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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!!
Music & Nightlife
Whether you're a seasoned blues musician or simply enjoy live music, OVANTGARDE Blues Jam Day is an open jam session where performers and listeners come together to celebrate the blues.
Sports & Wellness
Stay active and meet new people with the HQ Gwangan Running Club, a weekly social run along Busan's beautiful Gwangalli waterfront.
Community & Social
Enjoy the nostalgic French coming-of-age classic La Boum 2 during Busan Cinema Center’s free outdoor movie series. Perfect for fans of romance, retro films, and relaxing summer evenings.
Community & Social
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.
Music & Nightlife
The Baybolova Sisters' Stand Up Tour in Korea makes its first stop in Busan for a night of live Russian-language comedy.
Music & Nightlife
Please note: The event poster incorrectly lists Saturday. This performance will take place on Friday, August 14, 2026. JP Trio & Vocal Park Hye-ji Jazz Night features the JP Trio joined by vocalist Park Hye-ji for an evening of elegant live jazz.
Music & Nightlife
Dance the night away at Bachata Friday Night, a welcoming Latin social in the heart of Seomyeon. Hosted by Bravio Bachata Crew and Club Yaman, the evening features mostly bachata with a touch of salsa, making it perfect for both experienced dancers and those…
Community & Social
Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC) is Korea's premier indie game festival, bringing together independent developers, publishers, and gaming enthusiasts from around the world.
Other events
Writers & Readers Spoken Word Event featuring Mante Molia, South African poet & author Come read your favorite work, perform a personal piece, or just come to listen and enjoy the spoken word performances!
Music & Nightlife
This is the music event which is dedicated to Russian-Korean rock legend. There will be 3 acts of performance featuring musicians from Busan, Geojedo Island and Daejeon.
Other events
Keep the summer party going at the official KCK Annual Summer & Sands After Party at Yaman Joint in Seomyeon.
Music & Nightlife
Get ready to be soaked at PSY SUMMERSWAG 2026 as Korea's ultimate summer concert returns to Busan. Expect explosive performances, giant water cannons, surprise guest appearances, and an unforgettable festival atmosphere that has made SUMMERSWAG one of the…
Sports & Wellness
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!
Arts & Culture
The KOTESOL Well-Being & Personal Development SIG and the Busan Movie Club have partnered up to give you a Sunday to remember.
Community & Social
FREE Global Language Exchange in Busan! 부산에서 무료 글로벌 언어교류에 참여해 보세요! Meet Koreans and internationals through fun rotation networking and make new friends! 로테이션 네트워킹으로 한국인과 외국인이 함께 새로운 친구를 만드는 글로벌 교류 행사입니다!
Learning & Networking
[Japanese - Korean language exchange] Hello~ Do you wanna praticing Japanese & Korean? Every Sunday 3pm, a meetup is held where you can meet a variety of people and study Japanese & Korean!
Other events
Sunday Funday!! Exactly what it sounds like - a bunch of fun things happening on Sunday Aug 16!! Come out and play some games, eat some food, have some drinks, join the Puzzle Challenge, and have a blast!!
Community & Social
Sara’s turning 25 — and we’re celebrating with a FEUD! Join us at HQ on Sunday, August 16th for a special Family Feud-style Game Show packed with fun, competition, drinks, food, and prizes — all while supporting a great cause!
Learning & Networking
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.
Community & Social
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.
Arts & Culture
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…
Arts & Culture
Michel Henry: The Greatest Colorist presents the work of French figurative painter Michel Henry through an extensive exhibition at the Busan Cultural Center.
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