Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
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Events Happening
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.
22nd Korea-Ukraine Exchange Music Festival @ Haeundae Culture Center — The Ukrainian Union Chamber Orchestra performs. Haeundae Cultural Center, Tuesday, 7:30 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.
Open Mic @ Basement — Head on out to hear some live local talent in PNU. Basement, PNU, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Open Mic @ Ol’55 — Open mic returns to Ol’55 each Wednesday evening. Ol’55, KSU, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Busan Hydrangea Festival @ Taejongsa Temple — The 15th Hydrangea Culture Festival returns for the first time since 2019. Taejongsa Temple, Yeongdo, July 5-13
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
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
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.
Free Outdoor Theater @ Busan Cinema Center — The free outdoor theater season returns for another year on select Tuesdays. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Tuesday 8 p.m.
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
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
Sawadee Thailand @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 cultural items from the Land of Smiles are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November
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
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night changes back to Wednesday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Wednesday, 9 p.m.
Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday
