Busan International Comedy Festival 2026

Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF) Organising Committee in Korea is calling for applications from international street artists for the upcoming festival, to be held from 21 to 26 August 2026.

The Busan International Comedy Festival, celebrating its 14th anniversary this year, is the one of the most established comedy festival in Asia. One of the core programmes, ‘Comedy Street’, offers a platform for global buskers and street performers at the Haeundae Beach, attracting over 20,000 visitors daily.

Support

Round-trip International Flights
Accommodation provided during the performance period
100% of Tip Box earnings
1,000 USD Artist Grant for the ‘Best Street Performer’ awarded at the Closing Ceremony
Professional performance highlight video

Busan International Comedy Festival 2026 application guidelines

Deadline: 6 March 2026