This week in Busan
Updated Sunday, August 23, 2026
13 events across Busan this week, from community & social to arts & culture.
Spend a summer evening watching Night on Earth, the iconic anthology film directed by Jim Jarmusch. This free outdoor screening brings together cinema lovers for a unique and atmospheric movie experience.
Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater, Suyeong-gu | Tuesday August 18, 8:00 p.m. | Free
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 19, 9:30 p.m.
Every Wed through August 31
Taco Night + Language Exchange 4:30 PM | Language Exchange | BCBL Coffee Roasters Start the afternoon with a Korean language exchange at BCBL Coffee Roasters.
Mi Casa Tu Casa, Suyeong-gu | Sunday August 23, 4:30 p.m.
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 19, 8:00 p.m.
Every Wed through August 30
Learn the fundamentals of bachata in a fun and welcoming environment with instructors Sonjoo and Robin at Club Yaman.
Yaman, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Wednesday August 19, 7:30 p.m. | ₩20,000–₩50,000
Every Wed
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 23, 11:30 a.m. | From ₩20,000
Every Sun through August 30
MARGARITA WORKSHOP — Behind the Bar Experience Ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the bar? Join us for an intimate, hands-on Margarita workshop at Hideout!
Hideout, Geumjeong-gu (PNU) | Saturday August 22, 5:00 p.m. | From ₩40,000
A special night featuring 4 Margaritas, each with its own twist. From creamy and smooth to fruity, spicy, and smoky — find your favorite and enjoy a taste of Mexico at Hideout.
Hideout, Geumjeong-gu (PNU) | Saturday August 22, 6:00 p.m.
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 18, 9:00 a.m. | Free
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun through August 30
⚠️ 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 23, 3:00 p.m. | Free
Every Sun through August 30
The Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF) is Asia's largest comedy festival, bringing together Korea's biggest comedians alongside international performers for ten days of laughter across Busan.
BEXCO, Haeundae-gu | Friday August 21 to Sunday August 30
**BRUSH & BREW!!** **SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS AUGUST 20TH!!** **TICKETS ARE LIMITED!** When: Sunday August 23th from 3-5pm Where: Space To near Busanjin Station Who: Anyone that wants to have fun painting and hanging out!!
Space To, Dong-gu | Sunday August 23, 3:00 p.m. | ₩12,000
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