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What’s on in Busan this weekend: March 20-22
Haps Magazine Korea
March 20, 2026
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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John Williams vs. Hans Zimmer @ Busan Concert Hall — Choi Young-sun, Cho Se-hyung, and Kim Hoe-jin perform classics from both artisits. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday, 7:30 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
Live Music @ Ol’55 — Open stage events take place every Friday and Saturday night. Ol’55, KSU, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.
EVENTS
Spanish Film Days @ Busan Cinema Center — Four classic Spanish movies will be screened. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Daejeo Tomato Festival @ Gangseo Sports Park — Signs of spring return with the annual tomato festival. Gangseo Sports Park, Gangseo-gu, Saturday and Sunday
Water Korea @ BEXCO — Water Korea 2026, South Korea’s largest international water industry exhibition, will take place at BEXCO from March 18–20, marking its return to the city for the first time in a decade.. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday
BWB Wedding Fair @ BEXCO — All your wedding needs under one roof. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Korean National Ballet @ Busan Citizens Hall — The Korean National Ballet hold two performances of the classic “Swan Lake”. Busan Citizens Hall, Busanjin-gu, Thursday and Friday
Bake Off @ HQ Bar — Sample some tasty treats for a good cause. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Sunday, 3 p.m.
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
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 — The drone show returns to its regular summer schedule this weekend. 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
Listen to the Sea Speak @ Arise Art Space — Irish contemporary painter Fintan Whelan will present his solo exhibition Listen to the Sea Speak at Arise Art Space in Suyeong-gu. Arise Art Space, Suyeong-gu, March 7-22
Meeting Room — Yeom Ji-ae Solo Exhibition @ Gallery Playlist — Ink works exploring boundaries between private and shared space. Gallery Playlist, Jung-gu, Through March 14
Together, With Us — Inclusive Artists Exhibition @ BISCO Gallery — Works by seven disabled and non-disabled artists presented in a collaborative residency project. BISCO Gallery, Nampo Underground Shopping Center, Through March 31
ARTISTART 2026 @ KT&G Sangsangmadang Busan — Emerging artists from regional art universities showcase new works. KT&G Sangsangmadang Busan, Busanjin-gu, Through April 10
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
SPORTS
KCC vs. Samsung @ Sajik Gymnasium — KCC look for a must win as the playoffs near. Sajik Gymnasium, Sajik-dong, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
24th Sungwoo Hitech Cup KNN Eco-friendly Marathon @ BEXCO — Citizens participate in a 10 km Race or 5 km Fun Run. BEXCO, Centum City, Sunday
Busan IPark vs. Daegu @ Gudeok Stadium — Both teams face off to remain undefeated to begin the season. Gudeok Stadium, Sunday, 2 p.m.
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.