March is finally calming down, and Busan is starting to feel like spring again. It is also St. Patrick’s Day season, which means the city is about to turn green for a weekend. Here are the moves.
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This Entire Weekend
CAMFAIR 2026 BEXCO
CAMFAIR 2026 (Busan Camping and Leisure Vehicle Expo) is coming to BEXCO for a weekend of camping gear, outdoor gadgets, and leisure vehicles. It runs March 13 to March 15, 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry 5:30 PM), at BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Hall 2.
2026 PET&MORE Busan (Pet Expo)
2026 PET&MORE Busan (Pet Expo) is hitting BEXCO for a spring weekend built for pet people. Expect booths for pet food, treats, supplies, and services, plus a lot of “I did not plan to buy this, but my dog deserves it” moments. Runs March 13 to March 15, 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry 5:30 PM), at BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Hall 4 (A to C). Pre registration is free, and on site registration is 5,000 won.
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✨ THURSDAY, EASY WINS ✨
Girls Night Out OL’55 ㅣ Thursday Karaoke Night
21:00–00:00 (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.
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💃 FRIDAY, AFTER HOURS ENERGY💃
The Sons of Finn (Gwangalli/HQ)
Doors 7 PM | Music 9:30 PM | HQ Gwangalli | Free Entry
HQ is kicking off Saint Patrick’s Day weekend with a rowdy Irish rock and roll set from The Sons of Finn. Expect singalong energy, a packed room, and Irish drink specials all night, including Shamrock Shots and Baby Guinness shots.
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🥳 DO NOT WASTE THIS SATURDAY🥳
St Patrick’s Day Party (Gwangalli)
Doors 5 PM - Late | HQ Gwangalli | Free Entry
HQ is going full green for the biggest Paddy’s Day party, with heavy drink specials on green beer, Jameson, Guinness, and Irish shots. There’s food too (Irish cheddar mac and cheese and beef Guinness stew), plus Six Nations rugby on screen, including Ireland vs Scotland late night.
Russell’s Live Jazz + Late Night Karaoke Birthday Bash (KSU)
7 PM - Late | OL’55 Busan | Free Entry
Come celebrate Russell with a live jazz set from the 55 Jazz Collective, then stick around for late night karaoke when the band wraps. It’s an easy, friendly night that feels more like a community hang than a formal show.
White Day Romantic Mission Party (Seomyeon)
Mar 13 (Fri) and Mar 14 (Sat) | Billie Jean Seomyeon | Free Entry
Billie Jean is running a White Day “mission” party where staff play cupid and hand out random romance challenges at the door (think eye contact, couple shots, and playful dares). Clear the mission and you can draw a surprise prize, plus groups of 3 women or anyone celebrating a birthday can score free champagne.
Constant Weekend Hotspots
Haeundae
Gwangalli
Seomyeon