Splash Festival Special Day at ClubD Oasis (Centum City)
July 11 | 4:00 PM-11:00 PM | ClubD Oasis | Check the post for ticket details.
A one day special preview of the Splash Festival, with pool time, a warm-up stage, and a night DJ set to close it out. The full multi-day festival runs July 16-24 for anyone who misses Saturday. Tickets via Yes24 or Naver booking, linked in the post.


My take: I have never actually been to ClubD Oasis myself, but I keep hearing good things, and a one day pool and DJ event feels like a solid excuse to finally check it out.

Busan Brand Festa 2026 (Centum City)
July 10-12 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (Sunday until 5:00 PM) | BEXCO | Free.
Three days of Busan-made brands, products, and local goods at BEXCO. Free to enter and an easy browse if you want to support local makers.

16th Hydrangea Flower Culture Festival (Yeongdo)
July 9-12 | Check the post for times | Taejongsa Temple Grounds and Sports Park, Taejongdae | Free.
Final weekend. Hydrangea garden concerts, busking, photo spots, a photography exhibition, flea market, and food trucks across the Taejongdae grounds. A beautiful outdoor option for the whole family.

21st Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival / BIKY (Centum City / Myeongji)
July 8-14 | Check the post for showtimes | Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, and Myeongji International New Town | Check the post for ticket details.
One of the best festivals giving kids and teens a space to connect through films from around the world. A great pick for families. Check biky.or.kr for the schedule.

CARMEN at Busan North Port Landmark Site (Jung-gu / North Port)
July 11-12 | 8:00 PM | Busan North Port Landmark Site | Check the post for ticket details.
An outdoor staging of Bizet's CARMEN closes out the Busan Concert Hall 1st Anniversary Festival. Opera under the open sky at the North Port waterfront. Check classicbusan.busan.go.kr for tickets.

2026 Busan Million Show (Centum City)
July 9-12 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM | BEXCO Exhibition Hall 2, Hall 4 | 5,000 won (free with pre-registration).
A household goods and lifestyle brand expo at BEXCO. Good browse if you like home and living products.

2026 PET&MORE Busan (Centum City)
July 10-12 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM | BEXCO Hall 4 (A-C) | Free with pre-registration, 5,000 won on-site.
A pet lovers expo for dogs and cats, with vendor booths and pet-friendly activities.

41st Busan Baby Fair and Infant Education Expo (Centum City)
July 9-12 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM | BEXCO Hall 1, Hall 3 | Free with pre-registration, 5,000 won on-site for adults. Pregnant and parenting families enter free.
A baby and early childhood education fair with gear, classes, and family activities.

Modernsounds Unit Jazz Night at The Old Man Jazz Lounge (Seomyeon)
July 10 | Part 1 at 9:00 PM, Part 2 at 10:00 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge | 10,000 won (includes both sets).
The unit band of the Modernsounds Big Band brings everything from classical jazz to popular tunes, with vocals, drums, bass, piano, sax, and flute. DM or call to reserve.

Dive Into the Tide @ Busan (Gijang, Imnang Beach)
July 10 | 3:00 PM-6:00 PM | Near Imnang Beach, Gijang | 15,000 to 35,000 won depending on package.
A beach day mixing a run, yoga with live guitar and handpan music, sauna, and an ocean plunge. My take: sign-ups closed July 6 and one package is already sold out, so treat this as one to watch for next time.

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Strength and Serenity Day by Book'd Events (Multiple Venues)
July 11 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Aura.J Poledance Studio, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at Neuro In Body Studio | 45,000 won (includes all classes, activities, and a gift set).
A full day of wellness and movement across two studios with five classes plus an activity: Yoga Nidra, Pole Dance, Pilates, Vinyasa Yoga, Sound Healing, and Journaling and Discussion. Tickets are limited. DM @bookd_events for inquiries.

Splash Festival Special Day at ClubD Oasis (Centum City)
July 11 | 4:00 PM-11:00 PM | ClubD Oasis | Check the post for ticket details.
A one day special preview of the Splash Festival with an influencer lineup, pool time, and a night DJ set. The full multi-day festival runs July 16-24 for anyone who misses Saturday. Tickets via Yes24 or Naver booking, linked in the post.

Unique Run by Sydney Yogurt Lab and UniqueGym (Gwangalli)
July 11 | 9:00 AM | UniqueGym, Gwangalli | Check the post for entry details.
A Saturday morning social pairing a 3km beach run with yogurt and hangout time after. A relaxed, community feel pick for anyone who wants to start Saturday active.

Nomadic Sessions at OL'55 (KSU)
July 11 | 7:00 PM | OL'55 Lounge, Kyungsung | Free.
An open creative space for spoken word, art, music, and statements of gratitude. Bring your art, poems, and songs, or just come to take it in. All art, all voices. Free entry.

Choi Band Jazz Night at The Old Man Jazz Lounge (Seomyeon)
July 11 | Part 1 at 9:00 PM, Part 2 at 10:00 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge | 10,000 won (includes both sets).
Funk and fusion jazz with sophisticated piano, steady bass, rhythmic sax, and expressive drums. Two full sets and a proper Saturday night in Seomyeon. DM or call to reserve.

ILHOON New Glory Release Tour at JEJE (Busanjin)
July 11 | 9:30 PM-6:00 AM | JEJE, Busanjin-gu | Check the post for entry. No minors. ID required.
Rapper ILHOON brings his Glory release tour to JEJE for a late night set. Runs until 6AM. Reservion needed.

New Wave Garage Show at Ovangarde (Namgu)
July 12 | 6:30 PM | Ovangarde, Namgu | Check the post to confirm price.
An indie garage lineup with Suspix, Sally Everywhere, Old Car Collection, and headliner Oysters. Tickets through the Google Form linked in the venue's profile.

The Soul Experiment at HQ Gwangan (Gwangalli)
July 17 | Doors 7:00 PM, music at 9:30 PM | HQ Gwangan | Free.
A new three piece bringing a live fusion of jazz, neo-soul, hip hop, and R&B, joined by guest vocalists and MCs Vivienne and A-Sic. A fresh act worth catching early. Check @hqbar_busan for updates.

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