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    What's on in Busan: August 17 to 23, 2026

    Updated Sunday, August 23, 2026

    August 17 to 23, 2026: 14 events across Busan that week.

    Tuesday August 18

    Wednesday August 19

    Sports & Wellness

    HQ Gwangan Non-Running Club

    Wednesday August 19, 8:00 p.m.HQ Bar, Suyeong-guEvery Wed through August 30

    Stay active and meet new people with the HQ Gwangan Running Club, a weekly social run along Busan's beautiful Gwangalli waterfront.

    Community & Social

    HQ Trivia Night

    Wednesday August 19, 9:30 p.m.HQ Bar, Suyeong-guEvery Wed through August 31

    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.

    Friday August 21

    Other events

    Busan International Comedy Festival

    Friday August 21 to Sunday August 30BEXCO, Haeundae-gu

    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.

    Saturday August 22

    Food & Drink

    MARGARITA THEME NIGHT AT HIDEOUT

    Saturday August 22, 6:00 p.m.Hideout, Geumjeong-gu (PNU)

    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.

    Sunday August 23

    Sports & Wellness

    🦋 Pole in English: Gwangalli/KSU

    Sunday August 23, 11:30 a.m.Aura J Pole Dance, Suyeong-guFrom ₩20,000Every Sun 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!

    Other events

    Brush & Brew

    Sunday August 23, 3:00 p.m.Space To, Dong-gu₩12,000

    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!!

    Learning & Networking

    Korean & Japanese Language Exchange

    Sunday August 23, 3:00 p.m.Cafe With, Suyeong-guFreeEvery Sun through October 31

    [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!

    Community & Social

    Taco Night

    Sunday August 23, 4:30 p.m.Mi Casa Tu Casa, Suyeong-gu

    Taco Night + Language Exchange 4:30 PM | Language Exchange | BCBL Coffee Roasters Start the afternoon with a Korean language exchange at BCBL Coffee Roasters.

    On all week

    Arts & Culture

    France Art Space at the Goeun Museum of Photography

    Monday August 17 to Sunday August 30Haeundae-gu

    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

    Tuesday August 18, All dayNam-gu₩12,000–₩18,000Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun, Fri through October 25

    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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