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    What's on in Busan: October 19 to 25, 2026

    Updated Wednesday, October 7, 2026

    October 19 to 25, 2026: 21 events across Busan that week.

    Monday October 19

    Sports & Wellness

    HiBA × RNLC Monday Night Run

    Monday October 19, 8:00 p.m.Haeundae-guFreeEvery Mon through October 26

    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.

    Tuesday October 20

    Food & Drink

    Taco Tuesday

    Tuesday October 20, 6:00 p.m.Hideout, Geumjeong-gu (PNU)Every Tue through November 24

    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!

    Wednesday October 21

    Community & Social

    BUSAN Board game party!

    Wednesday October 21, 7:30 p.m.Cafe With, Suyeong-guEvery Wed through October 28

    [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!

    Thursday October 22

    Sports & Wellness

    Busan Bowling Club

    Thursday October 22, 8:30 p.m.Haeundae-gu₩14,000Every Thu through October 31

    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

    Busan Bowling League

    Thursday October 22, 10:00 p.m.Suyeong-gu₩12,500Every Thu through December 3

    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

    Friday October 23

    Food & Drink

    Busan Jagalchi Festival

    Friday October 23 to Monday October 26, 11:00 a.m.Jung-gu (Nampo)

    The Busan Jagalchi Festival is one of Busan's signature local food festivals, celebrating the history, people, and seafood culture of the city's famous Jagalchi Market.

    Music & Nightlife

    October Jazz Nights at The Old Man Jazz Lounge

    Friday October 23, 9:00 p.m.The Old Man Jazz Lounge, Busanjin-gu (Seomyeon)From ₩10,000Every Sat, Fri through October 31

    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.

    Arts & Culture

    10th LaLaLa Festival

    Friday October 23 to Sunday October 25Geumjeong-gu (PNU)

    The 10th LaLaLa Festival brings three days of coffee, bread, desserts, and culture to Oncheoncheon beneath Pusan National University Station.

    Saturday October 24

    Sports & Wellness

    Busan Fit Day: Workout Brunch

    Saturday October 24, 10:15 a.m.Buk-guFrom ₩35,000

    Run. Train. Brunch. Busan Fit Day teams up with Team Monster for Workout Brunch, a smaller social fitness experience built around movement, food, and meeting new people.

    Sunday October 25

    Learning & Networking

    Busan Build Sunday: Vibe Coding Buildathon

    Sunday October 25, 2:00 p.m.BASE21, Suyeong-guFree

    Busan Build Sunday is a monthly vibe-coding buildathon presented by OurBusan.life × Lovable and hosted at BASE21 in Gwangalli. Each edition begins with a surprise build brief revealed at 2 PM, meaning nobody can build ahead.

    Arts & Culture

    Paper Lamp Workshop

    Sunday October 25, 2:00 p.m.Arise Artspace, Suyeong-guFrom ₩50,000

    Join us for Hobby Hour in October! Build your own paper lamp to add to the ambience in your cozy homes! Explore structure and shape in our sculptural paper workshop~ October 25 ⏰ 2-6 PM Arise Artspace Inclusive of: rattan reed assorted mulberry paper LED lamp…

    On all week

    Learning & Networking

    Korean Culture Experience Village - KEV

    Monday October 19 to Friday October 23, 11:00 a.m.Haeundae-gu₩550,000–₩740,000

    About This Event Fifty people from around the world are coming to Busan this October for five days. If you already live here, you can be in the room without booking a flight or hotel. KEV 2026 is officially open to international residents in Busan.

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