Gijang Anchovy Festival (Gijang)
Apr. 24 to Apr. 26 | Check the post for daily program times | Daebyeon Port area, Gijang-eup | Free.
If you want something a little more local and classic this weekend, this is a strong pick. Expect festival energy by the water, seafood, performances, and a good excuse to get out to Gijang. Free shuttle buses are also running on Apr. 25 and 26.

K-Pet Fair Busan (Centum City)
Apr. 24 to Apr. 26 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Hall 4 | 10,000 won, or free with preregistration.
This one is for pet owners, pet lovers, and people who somehow always end up stopping to look at every dog they pass. Good indoor option if you want a weekend plan that is easy, cute, and very specific.

2026 International Outdoor Camping & Leisure Sports Festival (Centum City)
Apr. 24 to Apr. 26 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, Hall 3 | Check the post for ticket details.
A good pick if you like camping gear, outdoor hobbies, and big expo wandering. Easy one for people who want to browse, compare products, and pretend they are about to become outdoorsy.

Girls Night Out OL’55 ㅣ Thursday Karaoke Night
9 PM–Midnight (every Thursday). Free drink x3 for women, one at each bar.
This is basically a built-in plan for people who hate planning. Show up, collect your drinks, and let the night choose the direction.

Walking After U and The Vastards at HQ (Gwangan)
Apr. 24 | Doors 9:00 PM, music 9:30 PM | HQ Gwangan | 10,000 won cover.
A strong Friday pick if you want loud live music by the beach. Two Korean rock bands, all the cover money goes to the performers, and it feels like a proper start to the weekend.

So Hyun Kim Quartet at The Old Man Jazz Lounge (Seomyeon)
Apr. 24 | Part 1 at 9:00 PM, Part 2 at 10:00 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge | 10,000 won cover.
A polished Friday jazz option if you want something easy to settle into. Two sets, a strong lineup, and a good Seomyeon pick for people who want live music without the usual bar chaos.

BOOK’D DEEP SLEEP COFFEE Book Swap
Apr. 25 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Deep Sleep Coffee | 5,000 won.
A very easy Saturday daytime plan if you want something cozy and social. Bring an English book, swap it for something new, grab coffee and dessert, and decorate a DIY bookmark while you’re there.

Nomadic Sessions + 55 Jazz Collective at OL’55 (Kyungsung / Nam-gu)
Apr. 25 | 9:30 PM | OL’55 | Free entry.
If you want a Saturday night with live music and strong energy, this is a good one. Spoken word, vocals, funk, and jazz are all in the mix, and it costs nothing to show up.

Acoustic Music from Steve Marsh and Gabriel Motalena at Basement
Apr. 25 | Bar opens 7:00 PM, music 9:00 PM | Basement | Free.
A nice Saturday option if you want to slow things down a little without staying home. Laid-back live music, no cover, and a good pick for people who want something easy, local, and low pressure.

Tropical Prism: Yaman 14th Anniversary Party (Seomyeon)
Apr. 25 | 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM | Yaman Joint | Price TBA.
A late-night Saturday pick for people who want lights, movement, and full party energy. This looks like the go-out-and-stay-out option.

Chloe Jung Quartet at The Old Man Jazz Lounge (Seomyeon)
Apr. 25 | Part 1 at 9:00 PM, Part 2 at 10:00 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge | 10,000 won cover.
A good Saturday jazz pick if you want something a little smoother before the night gets messy. Strong vocals, two sets, and the kind of room that works well when you want actual music.

Free Kickboxing Class (Sajik)
Apr. 25 | 10 AM to 11:30 AM | Busan Sajik Station area | Free
An English-friendly, foreigner-welcoming kickboxing class with a fun, high-energy vibe. All levels are welcome, so whether it’s your first time or you want a solid sweat and sharper combos, just show up and jump in. Click the link and send a quick DM to join.

SALBRUN (Gwangalli)
Apr. 26 | 7:00 AM | Meet at Salmon Brothers, Gwangalli | 10,000 won.
This is a good one if you want to start Sunday feeling productive. It’s a 5K beach run with recovery after, and only 12 spots are available, so this is more small-group energy than big public event energy.

Constant Weekend Hotspots

Haeundae

Bellagio Haeundae

Billie Jean Haeundae

Gorilla Brewing Beach Branch

Gwangalli

Fisherman

Seomyeon

Hit The Beach

Yaman Joint

JEJE

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