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What’s on in Busan this weekend: November 21-23
Haps Magazine Korea
November 20, 2025
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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Ghibli & Disney Film Music FESTA @ Busan Concert Hall — Classic music from Disney’s greatest hits will be performed. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 5 p.m.
Joe Hisaishi Film Music Concert @ Busan Concert Hall — Hits from the popular Japanese conductor will be played. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Busan Jazz Port @ Space Won-ji — Every Saturday evening in November brings a new jazz concert. Space Won-ji, Saturday, 6 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
Wicked @ Dream Theatre — The first original Broadway production to perform in Korea in 13 years begins its Busan run. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, November 13 through January 18
Busan Dream Baby Fair @ BEXCO — All your babies needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
The Golf Show @ BEXCO — Check out the latest in golf equipment. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Busan Food Expo @ BEXCO — From leading domestic and international food companies and organic brands to a return-to-rural information center and special exhibitions showcasing the beauty of tea and crafts, the event offers an integrated lifestyle festival combining flavor, nature, and culture. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Busan Tea & Craft Festival @ BEXCO — The latest trends in tea and crafts will be on show. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
2025 Busan Organic, Eco-Friendly, and Return-to-Farm Expo @ BEXCO — Special exhibitions will be available on site. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Busan Illustration Fair @ BEXCO — One of the most popular illustration fairs each year returns. BEXCO, Centum City ,Friday through Sunday
KNN Wedding Fair @ BEXCO — Prospective brides and grooms can check out the newest trends. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
2025 Young Blue Festa @ Bongnae-dong Muryangjang Lighters Wharf area in Yeongdo-gu — The 2025 Young Blue Festa is a vibrant street festival in Yeongdo’s Bongnae area featuring food, music, markets, art, and cultural performances set against Busan’s coastal backdrop. Bongnae-dong Muryangjang Lighters Wharf area in Yeongdo-gu, Saturday and Sunday
Busan Independent Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — This year’s festival will screen 54 independent features and short films at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu and the Musai Theater in Buk-gu. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through Monday
Magic in Taejongdae, a Car-Free Drive-In Theater @ Taejongdae Drive-in CGV Yeongdo — This event provides camping in the city with movies and performances, and a sweet potato party. Taejongdae Drive-in CGV Yeongdo, Saturday, 4 p.m.
Millak Luce Festa @ Millak Waterside Park — The 2nd annual light festival brings festive spirit to Millak-dong. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Through January 31
Geumjeong-gu Youth Dance Festival @ Pusan National University Station Culture Sharing Center — A popular youth dance festival takes over the subway platform in PNU. Pusan National University Station Culture Sharing Center, Saturday, 2 p.m.
Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park — The popular end-of-year flower arrangement let’s you walk amongst the manmade barley field. Millak Beach Park, Suyeong-gu, Through May 17, 2026
Goodbye Citizen Sharing Market @ Songsanghyeon Square — A large flea market takes place at the Sunken Plaza area within Songsanghyeon Square. Songsanghyeon Square, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Millak Waterside Sea Cinema @ Millak Waterside Park — Every weekend in November sees nightly screenings. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 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
Busan’s Treasure Island, Yeongdo @ Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History — The exhibition sheds light on the history, culture, and people of Yeongdo—an island that encapsulates the dramatic twists and turns of Busan’s modern and contemporary history. Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History, November 18 to March 2, 2026
2025 Jeonggwan Museum Children’s Special Exhibition: The World Inside House-shaped Pottery @ Jeonggwan Museum — To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the museum will hold a special children’s exhibition, “The World Inside House-Shaped Pottery,” to expand the diversity of its content to meet the needs of visitors and continue its mission of cultural education for future generations. Jeonggwan Museum, Through December 28
Dancing LEGO: 8th Yeongnam Dance Festival Collaboration @ Busan National Gugak Center — The display, located in the B1 and 1F exhibition halls, transforms Korea’s traditional performing arts into imaginative LEGO-style brick sculptures from LEGO Maker Colin Jin. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Through December 21
Writers Revealed – 500 Years of Literature and Art from Shakespeare Onward @ Busan Museum — This exhibition, the first of its kind in Asia, features works from Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, JK Rowling, andf 78 world-renowned British literary giants. Busan Museum, Daeyeon-dong, Through January 18, 2026
Steidl Book Culture Magic On Paper @ Domoheon — This cross-genre archival exhibition illuminates the multifaceted world of Gerhard Steidl, the renowned German publisher of photography and art books. Domoheon Multipurpose Room, Suyeong-gu, Through December 7
Sawadee Thailand @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 cultural items from the Land of Smiles are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
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.