What’s on in Busan: Feb. 16-22

Gwangalli Beach with buildings and a bridge at night.

(Photo courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)

Here is what’s going on around the city this week.

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Events Happening

MUSIC

Lunar New Year Traditional Performance @ Busan National Gugak Center — The annual concert takes place under this year’s theme “Seollal: Sound & Food”. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Tuesday, 3 p.m.

2026 Gangseo-gu Youth K-POP FESTIVAL @ Nakdong Arts Center Ensemble Hall — A youth festival with dance and singing from Kpop hopefuls. Nakdong Arts Center Ensemble Hall, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Busan Jazz Port @ Space Wonji — Designed as an easy weekend outing for both locals and visitors, Busan Jazz Port highlights the city’s long connection to the sea while bringing warm, intimate live music into the heart of Yeongdo. Space Wonji, Yeongdo-gu, Saturday, 6 p.m. Through March 28

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

Seollal — Check out the events and activities taking place this Lunar New Year’s holiday.

The Oscars Special 2026 @ Busan Cinema Center — Check out the best movies from last year at the annual retrospective through March 24. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through March 24

B2C Wedding Fair @ BEXCO — Check out the latest trends in weddings. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

2026 Perfect Korea & Phoenix Cup 1st Tournament @ BEXCO — The inaugural darts tournament takes place this Sunday. BEXCO, Centum City, Sunday

Gwangbok Winter Tree Festival @ Nampodong — The popular winter festival lights up Nampodong for the holiday season. Nampodong, Through February 22

Domoheon Winter Illumination @ Domoheon — Enjoy a radiant lawn garden and Christmas trees inside the main building. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Through February 28

A Romantic Light Journey Through The Park @ Busan Citizens Park — The popular park lights up nightly, with a 12-meter Eiffel Tower as the highlight. Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Through June

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

2025 Seo-gu Light of Hope @ Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection — Running from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily, the streets of Seo-gu are transformed into an array of light sculptures. Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection, Seo-gu, Through March 14

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

CULTURE EVENTS

Banksy Photo Exhibition “Who is Banksy” by Martinbull @ Busan Citizens Hall — Enjoy works with photographs by British Banksy expert Martin Bull. Busan Citizens Hall, Busanjin-gu, Through March 29

Nakdong Arts Center Opening Festival @ Nakdong Arts Center — The city’s newest cultural center opens with a variety of performances. Nakdong Arts Center, Gangseo-gu, Through March 5

The Treasure Island of Busan, Yeongdo @ Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum — The Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History will hold a special exhibition in 2025 titled “Yeongdo, Busan’s Treasure Island,” which focuses on the history and culture of Yeongdo, which fully embodies Busan’s modern and contemporary history. Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Jung-gu, Through March 2

Land of Boundaries and Memory, Hialeah @ Busan Citizens Park History Center — Marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, the exhibition explores the layered history of Camp Hialeah, the people who lived and worked around it, and the site’s eventual transformation into Busan Citizens Park. Busan Citizens Park History Center, Busanjin-gu, Through May 10

Traces of Korea and Japan Preserved in Shells @ National Maritime Museum of Korea — This exhibition approaches shells beyond biological definitions, embracing diverse mollusks including abalone and turban shells to explore their cultural and historical significance. National Maritime Museum of Korea, Yeongdo, Through March 2

Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing

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