Bay High Social Club Official Party #1 at Edge993 (Haeundae)
August 22 | 6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Edge993 rooftop, Haeundae-gu Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil 78 | Check the post for entry, RSVP required.
Busan's first oceanfront rooftop party series debuts with sets from DJ Supbass, Andrew Jeon, and Moo$, spanning Afro house, tech house, hip hop, and R&B against a sunset view of Gwangan Bridge. Dress code is white on top or bottom only, no full white. RSVP via @luv_yoo, link in their bio.

My take: I've never actually been to Edge993, but the rooftop view and the DJ lineup have me curious, so I'm giving it a try this weekend.

14th Busan International Comedy Festival (BEXCO and around Busan)
August 21-30, opening ceremony August 21 at 7:00 PM | BEXCO Auditorium and venues around Busan | Paid performance, check the site for individual show pricing.
Busan's international comedy festival kicks off its run with an opening night at the BEXCO Auditorium before spreading across venues citywide for the rest of the month.

7th Jeil Startup Fair in Busan (BEXCO)
August 20-22 | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Hall 2B | Free with pre-registration, 5,000 won on-site.
A franchise and startup fair connecting prospective business owners with franchise brands and startup opportunities.

Food Show Busan 2026 (BEXCO)
August 21-23 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, last admission 5:30 PM daily | BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Hall 4 (C, D) | Free with pre-registration through August 19, 5,000 won on-site, kids 13 and under free with a guardian.
A food industry showcase covering ready meals, meal kits, specialty foods, and local and health foods all under one roof.

2026 Book & Contents Fair: Busan Book Fair (BEXCO)
August 21-23 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, last admission 5:30 PM daily | BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Hall 4 (AB) | 3,000 won pre-registration through August 20, 5,000 won on-site, kids 13 and under free with a guardian.
Busan's first specialized book and content fair, built around the theme "Connecting Books, People, and Lives."

2026 4th Busan Nerdinary Festival (BEXCO)
August 21-22 | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Hall 4E | 2,000 won.
A regional AI and IT festival with project exhibitions, company and institution booths, and networking with Busan-based developers and creators.

CHOI BAND Jazz Night at The Old Man Jazz Lounge (Seomyeon)
August 21 | Part 1 at 9:00 PM, Part 2 at 10:00 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge | 10,000 won (includes both sets).
A sophisticated set blending funk and fusion jazz, with saxophone, bass, piano, and drum. DM or call 051-803-2775 to reserve.

Benjamin Righetti Organ Recital (Busan Concert Hall)
August 21 | 7:30 PM | Busan Concert Hall | Check the site for ticket pricing.
An organ recital from Swiss organist Benjamin Righetti, running through works by Bach, Vivaldi, Guilmant, and Bizet. Call 051-640-8888 for more info.

Bay High Social Club Official Party #1 at Edge993 (Haeundae)
August 22 | 6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Edge993 rooftop, Haeundae-gu Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil 78 | Check the post for entry, RSVP required.
Busan's first oceanfront rooftop party series debuts with sets from DJ Supbass, Andrew Jeon, and Moo$, spanning Afro house, tech house, hip hop, and R&B against a sunset view of Gwangan Bridge. Dress code is white on top or bottom only, no full white. RSVP via @luv_yoo, link in their bio.

Chloe Jung Quartet Jazz Night at The Old Man Jazz Lounge (Seomyeon)
August 22 | Part 1 at 9:00 PM, Part 2 at 10:00 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge | 10,000 won (includes both sets).
Elegant vocals from Chloe Jung backed by a tight ensemble, blending classic jazz with a modern, polished touch. DM or call 051-803-2775 to reserve.

2026 Study in Japan Fair (BEXCO)
August 22 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, 4F Hall | Free, no reservation needed.
Japan's largest study-abroad fair, with schools and institutions on hand for direct consultations on programs, scholarships, and student life in Japan.

Brush & Brew at Space To (Busanjin)
August 23 | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM | Space To Cafe, near Busanjin Station | 12,000 won, includes a 22cm canvas and all painting supplies.
A Book'd x Space To painting afternoon with desserts, paninis, and coffee, come solo or bring friends. DM @bookd_events to reserve, sign-up deadline is August 20, tickets are limited.

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show: Naver Webtoon in Gwangalli (Gwangalli)
August 22 | 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, each show runs about 12 minutes | Gwangalli Beach | Free.
This week's theme brings popular Naver Webtoon characters to the night sky, including Maru is a Puppy, Yumi's Cells, Nyahannam, and The Reborn Hwasan's Warrior, viewable from anywhere along the beach.

HQ Gwangan 12th Birthday (Gwangan)
August 28 | Doors 8:30 PM, music starts 9:00 PM | HQ, Gwangan | Advance 25,000 won, door 30,000 won.
HQ turns 12 with a full night of live indie and rock from Erotic Worms Exhibition, ddbb, and Dangamjah. Advance tickets strongly recommended, this one is expected to sell out. Reserve at forms.gle/H4tgjUJto2X8y7S87.

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