Comic World 331 Busan (Centum City)
Mar 28 (Sat) to Mar 29 (Sun) | 11 AM to 4:30 PM (early entry 10:30 AM) | BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Hall 4 | 10,000 KRW (advance discount 7,000 KRW)
Busan’s big cosplay and fandom market day. Expect artists, merch, photo ops, and a crowd that actually commits to the costume.

Goongdi PpangPpang Cat Festa (Centum City)
Mar 27 (Fri) to Mar 29 (Sun) | 10 AM to 6 PM (Sun closes 5:30 PM) | BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Hall 1 | 5,000 KRW presale, 8,000 KRW presale, 10,000 KRW on-site
A full-on cat festival with booths for snacks, toys, supplies, and “I came for one thing and left with five bags” energy. Great if you have a cat, or you just like cute chaos.

Korea Specialty Products Direct Trade Fair (Centum City)
Mar 26 (Thu) to Mar 29 (Sun) | 10 AM to 6 PM (Sun closes 4 PM) | BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Hall 2A | Free entry (register on-site)
A walk-through market of regional Korean specialties. Come hungry, sample a lot, and stock up on gifts or snacks you can’t usually find in Busan.

The Ha-Ha Hole Comedy Open Mic (Gwangalli)
Fri, Mar 27 | Sign up 9 PM, show 10 PM | Jeff’s Bar | 4,000 KRW (Terra)
Busan’s classic English comedy open mic. Come early if you want stage time, or just show up for a low-pressure, funny night with a local crowd.

Chloe Jung Quartet (Seomyeon)
Fri, Mar 27 | Set 1 9 PM, Set 2 10 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge | Music charge 10,000 KRW
A classy, sit-down jazz set with vocals, piano, bass, and drums. Perfect if you want a real listen-and-sip night instead of a loud bar.

HQ Gwangalli 501 Darts Tournament (Gwangalli)
Fri, Mar 27 | Sign-up 10 PM, games 10:30 PM | HQ Gwangalli | Entry: one drink purchase.
Monthly darts night with a steady crowd and a simple setup. Winner gets a bottle of Jameson (or an equivalent if whiskey is not your thing).

Quick self-plug: Busan Fit Day is coming on May 30. Rooftop fitness plus DJ and social vibes. Click the banner and follow @busanfitday.

Busan Games for Chillers After-Party at Yaman (Seomyeon)
Sat, Mar 28 | 12 AM to 5 AM | Yaman | Free Entry
Late-night after-party vibes in Seomyeon, with DJs and a packed room. If you’re out already and want something that starts after midnight, this is an easy add-on.

Funky Friends Live Music (Kyungsung University area)
Sat, Mar 28 | 9:30 PM | OL55 | Free Show
A live band night with a big, feel-good lineup. If you want music and a fun crowd without paying a cover, this is a strong Saturday pick.

Modern Sounds Unit (Seomyeon)
Sat, Mar 28 | Set 1 9 PM, Set 2 10 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge | Music charge 10,000 KRW
A modern jazz night with vocals, piano, bass, sax, and flute. Chill, polished, and ideal for people who want good music and a calmer room.

Free Kickboxing Class (Sajik)
Sat, Mar 28 | 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.

Pop-Up Book Shop at Le Temps (Gwangalli)
Sun, Mar 29 | 11 AM to 2:30 PM | Le Temps (Gwangalli) | Cafe pop-up
English books, bookish bundles, bookmarks, and stickers, plus desserts and drinks. A perfect slow Sunday plan if you want something cozy by the beach.

Network Busan After Party (Haeundae)
Tue, Mar 31 | 7 PM to 10 PM | Gorilla Brewing (Shilla Stay Haeundae, 1F) | Free Entry (25% off draft beer)
Network Busan is a community-led platform connecting global and local professionals in Busan through curated networking nights, pitch-style events, and strategic partnerships. This After Party edition keeps it simple: no speeches, no fluff, just real conversations, new connections, and an easy vibe to close out the month.

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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