The Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC Festival) is a vibrant celebration of indie games, showcasing over 250 titles from around the globe. You'll be immersed in the creativity and innovation of indie developers, with the atmosphere buzzing with excitement and the sounds of gaming culture all around.

This year's theme, 'Buff your Indie Spirit', promises a variety of events including stage performances and streaming content. The festival will feature both an online component from August 7 to 28 and an offline event at BEXCO from August 14 to 16.

• Dates · August 14, 2026 – August 16, 2026
• Venue · BEXCO Hall 2
• Admission · Business Pass (ALL DAY) ₩150,000 / Offline Festival Ticket (2 DAY) Adult ₩30,000 / Youth ₩25,000 / Offline Festival Ticket (1 DAY) Adult ₩15,000 / Youth ₩12,500 / Online Festival Ticket ₩20,000 (20% discount available for early reservations through the official BIC website)
• Getting there · Busan Subway Line 2, Haeundae Station → Google Maps
• Ticketing · Buy tickets

A practical tip: If you're planning to attend the offline festival, consider going on the first day to avoid larger crowds as the weekend approaches.