Events by week
Updated Thursday, October 8, 2026
October 12 to 18, 2026: 34 events across Busan that week.
Sports & Wellness
HiBA × RNLC Monday Night Run Run with locals. Make friends. Experience Busan. Looking for Korean friends who love running? Join around 30 runners in Haeundae every Monday.
Food & Drink
Taco Tuesday at Hideout! 3 Tacos with a Special Sauce of the month for 10,000 won 3 Tacos with a Special Sauce of the month AND 1 Draft Beer for 14,000 won Come enjoy and hang out at Hideout at PNU!
Other events
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 of options to color, plus awesome dinner & drink specials, too!!
Arts & Culture
Internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang performs a solo recital at Busan Concert Hall.
Community & Social
[BUSAN Board game party!] Do you wanna enjoy Board game? Do you wanna meet a new friend? Let's hang out with BOARD GAME NIGHT! We prepared variety and fun board games. There are 2-30 koreans and foreigners come and hang out!
Music & Nightlife
The 2026 Hurshimchung Bräu Oktoberfest brings three nights of beer and festivities to Hotel Nongshim in Oncheonjang.
Markets & Shopping
The 2026 Starry Night Busan Night Market returns for its fall season, filling the Lotus Flower Complex at Hwamyeong Eco Park with food, shopping, outdoor relaxation, and hands-on experiences.
Community & Social
The Offshore Korea 2026 International Networking Evening brings together professionals from Korea and the international offshore, maritime and energy communities for an informal evening of networking in Gwangalli.
Sports & Wellness
A casual, welcoming weekly bowling club in Centum City for Koreans and internationals of all skill levels. Whether you're an experienced bowler, a complete beginner, or just looking for a fun new hobby, everyone is welcome.
Community & Social
Twenty-four people wanting to release stress, have fun, and meet new people. Join the Busan Bowling Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/172566578126/ Contact Lewis at 010-6722-4455 Contact Jason at 010-7222-8803
Arts & Culture
The 2026 Citizens' Courtyard Festival brings a varied lineup of performing arts into accessible outdoor spaces around Busan.
Arts & Culture
Join us for hobby hour this October! Photo Embroidery Workshop Let’s thread our memories into art through embroidery in our relaxing Friday night workshop! Add your whimsical details that will make your photos shine with your own personal touch!
Arts & Culture
The Busan Philharmonic Orchestra presents its 634th regular concert, Ars Nouveau, featuring works by two major figures of the Romantic era. Conducted by Yeo Ja-kyung and joined by pianist Lee Kwan-wook, the orchestra performs Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No.
Other events
Carve & Chill!! Friday October 16th ⏰ 7:30pm-9pm Pumpkin Carving 9pm-11:30pm Movie Dububiji in Gwangalli Come carve a pumpkin!! Tickets include a pumpkin & all carving materials for ₩25,000!! Cozy up for a scary movie!! We'll be showing Halloween!
Music & Nightlife
lineup of vocalists, quartets, ensembles, and special guests. Each evening features two sets at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM, making it an easy late-night stop for live music alongside a whiskey or cocktail.
Food & Drink
The 2026 Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge brings breweries from Busan and across Korea together at Busan North Port for three evenings dedicated to craft beer, food, and live entertainment.
Arts & Culture
The 2026 Geumjeongsanseong Festival returns for three days around Geumjeongsanseong Fortress and Geumjeongsanseong Square, combining the area's historic fortress heritage with contemporary community festivities.
Arts & Culture
The 32nd Dongnae Eupseong History Festival brings Dongnae's long history to life across three days of performances, cultural experiences, and community celebrations.
Arts & Culture
The Dongnaeeupseong History Festival offers an immersive experience of the history and culture of Dongnaeeupseong Walled Town, where the Battle of Dongnaeseong Fortress took place against the Japanese army during the Imjin War in 1592.
Learning & Networking
The KOTESOL Well-Being SIG and Research SIG invite you to participate in a workshop and networking event in vibrant Busan this autumn.
Markets & Shopping
The 10th Jeonpo Coffee Festival returns to Jeonpo Cafe Street for a weekend celebrating the neighborhood's thriving coffee and café culture.
Sports & Wellness
The 2026 Moonlight Exercise Busan Challenge is a seven-session outdoor fitness festival held at parks and waterfront spaces across Busan.
Arts & Culture
Dalmaji Culture Festa is a Saturday cultural-tour program combining Haeundae's scenic Dalmaji-gil with hands-on arts, local galleries, walking, and evening entertainment.
Travel & Exploration
A journey beyond the dimensional gate, with futuristic drone formations creating a colorful sci-fi world above the night sky of Gwangalli.
Arts & Culture
The 23rd Sasang Riverside Festival brings two days of music, culture, and community activities to Samnak Ecological Park along the Nakdong River.
Arts & Culture
A special artist talk and workshop.
Markets & Shopping
The 2026 Starry Night Busan Night Market returns for its fall season, filling the Lotus Flower Complex at Hwamyeong Eco Park with food, shopping, outdoor relaxation, and hands-on experiences.
Arts & Culture
Korean pianist Son Min-soo presents a solo recital at Busan Concert Hall.
Community & Social
Rainbow Mafia hosts its first-ever Bingo Night at HQ Bar in Gwangan. Hosted by Danee, the evening brings together bingo, games, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to meet and hang out with the community.
Arts & Culture
In the Labyrinth of Love is French contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel's first solo exhibition in Busan and his largest solo presentation held in Korea to date.
Arts & Culture
A duo exhibition by Lim Heejung and Niall Ruddy at Arise Art Space, with a special artist talk and workshop on October 18.
Arts & Culture
Running Together: The Horses in Our Lives is a special exhibition commemorating the 30th anniversary of Bokcheon Museum.
Food & Drink
The 2026 Busan Dwaeji Gukbap Grand Fair celebrates one of the city's most iconic local foods through a participatory food and tourism festival taking place across Busan.
Arts & Culture
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) returns for its 31st edition, bringing filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, and movie lovers from around the world to Busan.
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