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What’s on in Busan this weekend: May 23-25
Haps Magazine Korea
May 22, 2025
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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Whats On In Busan This Weekend ‑ May 23-25
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MUSIC
Busan Philharmonic Orchestra @ Busan Concert Hall — The latest pre-opening performance before the Concert Hall opens officially. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Baroque Keyboard Music on the Piano @ Busan Cultural Center — A Baroque piano concert featuring works by Handel, Bach, and Rameau will be held. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Saturday, 5 p.m
7th Anniversary Performance Series @ Ovantgarde — Over the course of a month, 42 artist teams will take the stage, presenting a diverse range of indie genres from rock and ska to electronic and acoustic. Ovantgarde, Daeyeon-dong, Through June 1
Live Music @ Ol’55 — Open stage events take place every Friday and Saturday night. Ol’55, KSU, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.
OHTER STUFF
EVENTS
New Zealand Wine Festival @ Park Hyatt Busan — The Kiwi Wine Festival returns for its 20th edition, featuring great wines and a gourmet buffet. Park Hyatt Busan, Marine City, Saturday, 6 p.m
ECCK All European Night @ Signiel Hotel — The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea celebrates its big spring event in style. Signiel Hotel, Haeundae, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
Global Gathering 2025 @ Busan Cinema Center — The biggest expat gathering of the year takes place this Saturday. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Saturday, 11 a.m.
Busan International Performing Arts Festival — The 22nd edition features 40 works from 14 countries. Citywide, May 23 – June 1
Global Yeongdo Coffee Festival @ Amir Park — Coffee lovers unite at the annual festival in Yeongdo. Amir Park, Yeongdo, Friday through Sunday
Jeonpo International Spring Market @ Cafe Han Dee — Enjoy an afternoon market of shopping, snacks, and fun. Cafe Han Dee, Jeonpo-dong, Sunday, 2 p.m.
BUTECH 2025 @ BEXCO — The Busan International Machinery Fair features around 550 booths this year. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Haeundae Sand Castles @ Haeundae Beach — The popular sand castles remain at the beach through June 8. Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu, Through June 8
Ha Ha Hole @ HQ Gwangan — The monthly comedy show moves to HQ Bar this month. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Friday, 9:30 p.m.
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.
Lawn Library @ Busan Citizens’ Park — Enjoy an outdoor library at Hialehah Lawn Square. Busan Citizens’ Park, Busanjin-gu, Through June 15
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
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
Loop Lab Busan — The Loop Lab Busan Exhibition is a collaborative digital and media art event held across approximately 23 cultural spaces, including public and private museums, alternative spaces, and galleries throughout Busan. Throughout Busan, Through June 26
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
BusanMoCA Performing Arts: Green Shivering @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Focusing on the diversity of performing arts, this exhibition presents works of overlapping media such as installation, video, performance, and sound art. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through June 15
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
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
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
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.