Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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Sohn Minsoo @ Busan Concert Hall — The accomplished pianist performs Beethoven’s Last Three Piano Sonatas. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 5 p.m.
2025 Dureraum Saturday Outdoor Concert @ Busan Cinema Center — The monthly free outdoor classical concert returns. Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater, Saturday, 5 p.m.
N.Flying LIVE: &CON4 @ KBS Hall — Two concerts from the popular groups are being held. KBS Hall, Namcheon-dong, Friday 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 4 p.m.
Kim Kyung-ho @ Haneul Theater — The popular rocker visits Busan for two performances this Saturday. Haneul Theater, Centum City, Saturday, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Peppertones @ Geum Sarak — The Peppertones bring their 2025 Club Tour to Busan. Geum Sarak, Sunday, 5 p.m.
Live Music @ Ol’55 — Open stage events take place every Friday and Saturday night. Ol’55, KSU, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.
Events
Busan Hydrangea Festival @ Taejongsa Temple — The 15th Hydrangea Culture Festival returns for the first time since 2019. Taejongsa Temple, Yeongdo, July 5-13
Gwangalli Laser Show @ Gwangalli Beach — The laser show will make its debut after the 8 p.m. drone show. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m.
Eulsukdo Opera Festival @ Eulsukdo Cultural Center — Now in its 11th year, the festival will present four operatic productions, showcasing a mix of comic, romantic, and dramatic works performed by acclaimed local ensembles and artists. Eulsukdo Cultural Center, Saturday, 4 p.m.
Cooperative Day @ Busan City Hall — This event is taking place to raise public awareness about the role of cooperatives and strengthen solidarity and cooperation among citizens and organizations. Busan City Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday through Sunday
Busan Baby Fair @ BEXCO — All your babies’ needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Pet & More Festival @ BEXCO — Check out the latest in trends for your pets. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Korea Small and Medium Enterprise Exhibition @ BEXCO — This event promotes innovative information sharing and increases product competitiveness based on exchange and cooperation between excellent small and medium businesses in each region. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday
Beach Season Opening — All seven beaches open for summer operations on Tuesday. Through August 31
Haeundae Festa @ Haeundae Beach – A summer’s worth of activities are taking place at the beach until the end of August. Haeundae Beach, Through August 31
Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams Music Show @ Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams — The fountain show is back for another year of excitement. Daily except for Monday, Dadaepo, 8 p.m.
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — The drone show resumes its regular schedule this week. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
International Meet-up @ Cafe With — Join a new language exchange and culture program each Friday night. Cafe With, Kyungsung University, Friday, 7 p.m.
Culture
BUSANGRAPHIE @ Busan National University of Education Hansae Gallery, space FOFO photo gallery — The event will feature a main theme exhibition and three special exhibitions, showcasing around 200 works by 33 photographers. Busan National University of Education Hansae Gallery, space FOFO photo gallery, Through July 15
Footprints of Liberation: Walking That Day @ Busan Museum — This exhibition highlights the various movements for independence that took place in Busan during the Japanese colonial period and the historical role that Beomeosa Temple played at the center of them. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through August 15
Seeing with Ten Fingers @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Featuring the works of 20 multidisciplinary artists from Korea and abroad, the exhibition showcases over 70 synesthetic works. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through September 7
Re-cheop, Busan Incubate 2025 Special Exhibition @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum –A special exhibition showcasing the history and culture of Busan’s now-vanished jaecheop (freshwater clam) fishing and peddling traditions through artifacts, photos, and oral history. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Buk-gu, Through December 21
GAYA+TOON @ Bokcheon Museum — The exhibition features the winning works from the Gaya Webtoon & Illustration Contest held by the National Gimhae Museum. Bokcheon Museum, Dongnae-gu, Through August 10
A Tale of Two Cities @ GoEun Museum of Photography — Featured participants include Italian artist Pablo Ventura, who was the museum’s first overseas guest in 2019, and Josef Schulz. GoEun Museum of Photography, Haeundae, Through August 8
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
Sawadee @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 real items, including traditional Thai costumes, are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November
Summer Series International Women’s Basketball Tournament @ Sajik Indoor Gymnasium — Previously limited to rookies and military athletes, this year’s competition has expanded to include WKBL’s six professional teams, Japan’s top youth players, and four international teams including one from Singapore. Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, Through July 10
Please note that some events may be postponed or canceled around the city. While we do strive for accuracy, some events may change their operating times and days.
