Travel
What’s on in Busan: March 21-23
Haps Magazine Korea
March 20, 2025
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
WEATHER FORECAST
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MUSIC
Park Hanna @ Busan Cultural Center — Enjoy a flute recital this Friday evening. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Park Si-eun @ Busan Cultural Center — Park Si-eun bring her piano talents to the Chamber Hall. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Saturday, 5 p.m.
Kim Hee-Jae @ Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater — The popular singer comes to Busan as part of his “Here we go” national tour with two performances. Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater, Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Lee Seung-chul @ BEXCO Auditorium — Lee Seung-chul’s Orchestra Rock 2 concert tour comes to Busan. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 5 p.m.
KBS National Singing Competition @ Samnak Ecological Park — Hosted by KBS and supported by Sasang District, this popular annual contest invites local residents to showcase their vocal talents and celebrate community spirit. Samnak Ecological Park Community Square, Saturday, 2 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.
OTHER STUFF
EVENTS
Daejeo Tomato Festival @ Gangseo Sports Park — The 22nd edition of the popular spring festival showcases all things tomato. Gangseo Sports Park, Gangseo-gu, Saturday and Sunday
Sungwoo Hitech Cup KNN Eco-friendly Marathon @ BEXCO — The popular spring marathon around Haeundae returns for its 23rd year. BEXCO, Centum City, Sunday, 7:30 a.m.
Seven Beach Earthing Challenge @ Imrang Beach — Participants, expected to number around 2,000, will take part in a 2-kilometer round-trip walk. Imrang Beach, Saturday, 2 p.m.
ISB DP Art Exhibition @ ArteSpace — The exhibition, which will be open until March 28th, features a diverse range of student artworks, each presented with outstanding depth and thoughtfulness. ArteSpace, Haeundae, Through March 28
March Citizen Sharing Market @ Song Sang Hyun Square — Check out a large outdoor flea market in the center of the city. Song Sang Hyun Square, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 10 a.m.
11th Korea Representative Specialty Products Direct Trade Fair @ BEXCO — This is a fair that selects and gathers representative specialties of cities and provinces across the country that are directly produced and processed in Korea in one place to promote the development of sales channels for agricultural, livestock, and marine products.. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
BWB Wedding Fair @ BEXCO — All your wedding needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
5th Korea Representative Festival Expo @ BEXCO — A festival-specialized fair where you can see festivals from all over the country in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Global Dealshaker Busan Expo @ BEXCO — Connecting domestic and foreign small and medium-sized businesses and products with consumers, promoting online platforms and displaying products. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — The drone show will return to its regular schedule. 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
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
Ramine’s Lighthouse Impressions @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — French marine anthropologist and writer Ramin Debrest visited Busan and created 24 artworks featuring lighthouses from France and Europe, including the Oryukdo Lighthouse. Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Dongnae, Through June 1
Yummy Yummy Busan @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — Approximately 100 loaned artifacts from national and public museums and specimens from museum collections about mackerel are on display. Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Dongnae, Through April 20
LOVE AND PIECE @ Domoheon — Two floors of exhibitions include furniture, photos, and a video exhibit. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Through March 30
Plastic: Remaking Our World @ Hyundai Motorstudio Busan — The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Vitra Design Museum, titled “Plastic: Remaking Our World,” highlights the dual nature of plastic—both as a symbol of innovation and a significant environmental challenge. Hyundai Motorstudio Busan, Suyeong-gu, Through May 25
I’m sorry ̶D̶a̶v̶e̶ I’m afraid I can’t do that @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — The exhibition combines the format of its existing contest-based selections and invited works by overseas as well as domestic artists. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through April 13
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
Busan, When I Miss the Salty Smell @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum — The exhibition will showcase 60 new relics, including decontamination equipment, folklore materials, and videos. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Buk-gu, Through April 13
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.