This week in Busan
Updated Sunday, August 23, 2026
16 events across Busan this week, from other events to music & nightlife.
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
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, Suyeong-gu | Tuesday August 25, 7:00 p.m. | ₩5,000
**Movie Night!!** August's movie = Howl's Moving Castle Come cozy up, watch a movie, and unwind from the week! Grab some popcorn, a panini, dessert, and a drink too!! Tickets to watch the movie are ₩5,000 each! DM to reserve your spot!
Space To, Dong-gu | Friday August 28, 8:00 p.m. | ₩5,000
**ENGLISH BOOK SWAP!!** When: Saturday August 29, from 11am to 1pm Where: Le Temps in Gwangalli Who: Anyone with a ticket!! (DM to purchase) What: A book swap!! Bring at least one English book that is new or pre-loved, and swap for something new-to-you!!
Le Temps, Suyeong-gu | Saturday August 29, 11:00 a.m. | ₩5,000
**COOKIES & COLORING!!** When: Sunday August 30th from 3pm-5pm Where: Cafe HanDee in Jeonpo What: Come enjoy the best cookies in Busan & delicious coffees, teas, and ades while coloring, hanging out, and making new friends!!
Cafe HanDee, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Sunday August 30, 3:00 p.m. | ₩5,000
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 26, 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 26, 7:30 p.m. | ₩20,000–₩50,000
Every Wed
Experience Latin dance in the heart of one of Busan's biggest summer festivals as Bravio Bachata brings social dancing to the Jeonpo Beer Festival.
Jeonpo Café Street, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon) | Friday August 28, 7:30 p.m.
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 30, 11:30 a.m. | From ₩20,000
Every Sun through August 30
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
Busan Biennale 2026 is Busan's largest international contemporary art exhibition, bringing together artists from around the world across multiple venues throughout the city.
Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Saha-gu | Saturday August 29 to Thursday October 1 | ₩5,000–₩16,000
Enjoy the award-winning musical romance Once at Busan Cinema Center’s outdoor theater. Filled with heartfelt music and intimate storytelling, this screening is a perfect late-summer movie night.
Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater, Suyeong-gu | Tuesday August 25, 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 26, 9:30 p.m.
Every Wed through August 31
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 25, 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 30, 3:00 p.m. | Free
Every Sun through August 30
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.
OVANTGARDE, Suyeong-gu | Wednesday August 26, 7:00 p.m. | From ₩10,000