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What’s on in Busan: Feb. 24 - Mar. 2
hapns Magazine Korea
February 23, 2025
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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
EVENTS HAPPENING
MUSIC
Haeundae Cultural Center New Year’s Concert @ Haeundae Cultural Center –– Kim Bong-mi, Choi Jeong-won, Min Yeong-chi, Kim Jun-yeon, Kim Ji-ho, and Yang Seung-yeop are scheduled to perform. Haeundae Cultural Center, Haeundae, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
1983 Concert @ Busan Cinema Center — Leonard Berstein’s classics will be played as part of the 2025 Culture Day event. Busan Cinema Center’s Mid-level Theater, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Xdinary Heroes x HANRORO @ BEXCO Auditorium — The two popular bands perform as part of the Awesome Stage series. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Friday, 7 p.m.
Kwon Jin-ah @ BEXCO Auditorium — The singer-songwriter guitarist performs as part of the Awesome Stage series. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 3 p.m.
Roy Kim x Ha Hyun Sang @ BEXCO Auditorium — Two popular male vocalists perform as part of the Awesome Stage series. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Sunday, 7 p.m.
N.Flying @ BEXCO Auditorium — The rap-rock band perform two concerts as part of the Awesome Stage series. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Sunday, 2:30 p.m. and Monday 4 p.m.
sEODo Band @ KT&G Sangsang Madang Live Hall — The popular 6-man group comes to Busan as part of their national “New Home” tour. KT&G Sangsang Madang Live Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 7 p.m.
Classical Music Concert for Children and Families @ Busan Cultural Center Grand Theater — A Saturday afternoon concert under the theme “Kkureogi Music Concert – March Forward”. Busan Cultural Center Grand Theater, Daeyeon-dong, Saturday, 3 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.
OTHER STUFF
Dongrae National Traditional Kite Flying Competition @ Dongrae-eupseongji North Gate Plaza — Events include traditional kite education and making, a kite flying competition, and creative kite flying demonstration. Dongrae-eupseongji North Gate Plaza, Dongnae-gu, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
DSK 2025 @ BEXCO –– Asia’s largest drone show returns for its largest edition yet. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday
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, February 28 – 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, February 25 – 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
The Oscar’s Special 2025 @ Busan Cinema Center — 15 of the best films from last year are screened as part of the annual tribute to the Oscar’s. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through March 25
Busan International Kids Art Fair 2025 @ Busan Cinema Center — BIKAF is a unique art fair where children and youth from all over the world become the main characters and display their creativity and artistic talent. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through March 3
LOVE AND PIECE @ Domoheon — Two floors of exhibitions include furniture, photos, and a video exhibit. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Through March 30
Hope Light Streets @ Seo-gu — To celebrate the year-end and New Year season, Seo-gu district has created “Hope Light Streets” in three locations: Songdo Beach, the area in front of Gudok Stadium, and Chungmu-dong Intersection. Seo-gu, Through February 28
Korea Grand Sale — A record 1,680 companies, including airlines, accommodations, retailers, and service providers, are participating to attract foreign tourists and boost tourism consumption during the low season. Nationwide, Through February 28
Nam June Paik, Nam June Paik, and Nam June Paik @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Co-hosted with Nam June Paik Art Center, Nam June Paik, Nam June Paik, and Nam June Paik is a large-scale retrospective that illuminates the artistic explorations of Nam June Paik, the first ever video artist and globally renowned pioneer through a comprehensive exhibition of his oeuvre. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through March 16
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
Millak Luce Festa @ Millak Waterside Park — Running from November 2, 2024, to February 28, 2025, Milupe will feature LED structures and media art along the park’s walking paths. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, November 2 through February 28
Winter Luminaries @ Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams — The luminaire sculptures include a European-style castle, figures playing musical instruments, Sunset Fountain-shaped snowfall lights, and more. Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams, Saha-gu, Through February 28
Art of Shadow @ Busan National Science Museum — World-renowned shadow artist Vincent Bal, known as the “Magician of Shadows” and beloved by 1.2 million followers worldwide, brings his captivating “Art of Shadow” exhibition to Busan. Busan National Science Museum, Gijang, Through March 3
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, 2025
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 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