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What’s on in Busan this weekend: May 1-3
Haps Magazine Korea
April 30, 2026
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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Disney in Concert @ Busan Concert Hall
Disney classics are performed for audiences aged 4 and above.
Busanjin-gu | Friday, 5 p.m.
Dureraum Outdoor Concert @ Busan Cinema Center
The free outdoor music series returns to the Cinema Center.
Centum City | Saturday, 5 p.m.
Lee Boram @ Busan Cinema Center
Member of the group SeeYa performs a solo concert as part of her “Sparkle” tour.
Centum City | Saturday, 6 p.m.
Lee Jae Hoon @ BEXCO Auditorium
The popular singer returns to Busan as part of his national “Come On” tour.
Centum City | Saturday, 6 p.m
8th Anniversary Series @ Ovantgarde
Running every weekend from May 1st to May 31st, the series features Busan’s representative acts such as Say Sue Me, Hathaway, Soumbalgwang, Seaweed Mustache, and Erotic Worms Exhibition.
Kyungsung University area | Through May 31
K-pop Demon Hunters OST Concert @ Busan Concert Hall
Two performances of music from the award-winning series.
Busanjin-gu | Sunday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Live Music Nights @ Ol’55
A relaxed weekend vibe with open-stage performances featuring local musicians and guest acts. Expect an easygoing mix of genres and spontaneous sets every weekend. Nam-gu | Friday–Saturday, After 7 p.m.
Children’s Day Activities
Family month begins with a variety of activities for kids through the 5th. Citywide | Through May 5
Busan Lotus Lantern Festival @ Song Sang-hyeon Square
The Lotus Lantern Festival returns in tribute to Buddha’s birthday. Busanjin-gu | May 1-17
Gijang Market Festival @ Gijang Market Public Parking Lot
Two days of fun with concerts and goods for sale. Gijang | Saturday and Sunday
Kinky Boots @ Dream Theatre
Weekend performances of the popular musical will be performed. Busanjin-gu | Through Sunday
A Romantic Light Journey Through the Park @ Busan Citizens Park
The park is illuminated nightly with large-scale light installations, including a 12-meter Eiffel Tower centerpiece. Busanjin-gu | Through June
Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park
A seasonal installation invites visitors to walk through a flowing green barley landscape along the shoreline. Suyeong-gu | Through May 17
Busan Lawn Library @ Busan Citizens Park
Over 2,600 books from a variety of different genres available. Suyeong-gu | Wedneday through Sunday, Through June 16
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach
This week see a special drone and laser show with a Spiderman theme. Gwangalli Beach | Saturday, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.
Dadaepo Dream Sunset Fountain @ Dadaepo Beach
Enjoy the nightly fountain and music shows at one of the city’s unique attractions. Gwangalli Beach | Through September 30
International Meet-up @ Cafe With
Join a new language exchange and culture program each Friday night Kyungsung University Area | Friday, 7 p.m.
Yoon Sae-rom: Fragments of a Day 05, Diary @ Lina Gallery Busan
Sculptural works preserving memory and emotion. Haeundae-gu | Through May 1
Green Flame by Jung Cheol-gyo @ Leo & Gallery
Works centered on vitality and transformation. Gangseo-gu | Through May 2
Kim Chun-hwan: Noir et blanc @ Date Gallery
Black-and-white works exploring contrast and materiality. Haeundae-gu | Through May 6
Spring Haze @ Busan Library Exhibition Hall
A group exhibition reflecting on spring and memory. Sasang-gu | Through May 7
Han Jae-hyuk: Dye, Time Seeping In @ Objecthood Gallery
Works exploring material transformation. Gijang-gun | Through May 7
Jeong Ji-yeong Exhibition @ Alliance Francais
Enjoy a free exhibition by artist Jeong Ji-yeong to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and South Korea. Dongnae-gu | Through May 8
Land of Boundaries and Memory, Hialeah @ Busan Citizens Park History Center
An exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, exploring the history of Camp Hialeah and its transformation into Busan Citizens Park. Busanjin-gu | Through May 10
Special Exhibition: The Sea Crossers @ Busan Museum
A historical journey of Busan from the Joseon era to the modern port city. Nam-gu | Through May 17
NOW Here, Nowhere @ Shinsegae Gallery Centum City
Media art exhibition by SILO Lab. Haeundae-gu | Through May 24
Harmony by Lee Seul-ro @ Saemo Cultural Complex
A large-scale exhibition marking the opening of a new cultural space. Yeongdo-gu | Through May 27
Standing Before the Earth: On a Fragile Boundary @ Geumsaem Art Museum
A climate-focused photography exhibition. Geumjeong-gu | Through June 14
Loop Lab Busan
Now in its second edition, Loop Lab Busan centers on the theme of time and moving images, bringing together curated exhibitions, a citywide collaborative program, a curators’ forum, and an art fair. Busan Museum of Art, Busan Cultural Center, Domoheon, and partner institutions across the city | Through June 28
Rhinoceros and Unicorn @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art
A thematic exhibition reinterpreting folktales. Saha-gu | Through July 19
Collection Island: Testimony of the Body @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art
Works exploring body, memory, and trace. Saha-gu | Through July 19
Busan MoCA Collection: Embodied Testimony @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art
An exploration of the body as memory, featuring Kim Soun-Gui, Ana Mendieta, and Chris Burden. Saha-gu | Through July 19
Arte Museum Busan
Immersive media art exhibition themed “CIRCLE,” highlighting the nature and culture of Busan. Yeongdo-gu | Ongoing
Far East Throwdown @ BEXCO
The semi-finals of the Asian CrossFit Championships get underway. Centum City | Friday–Sunday
Nakdong River Slow Triathlon Festa @ Hwamyeong Ecological Park
The 2nd edition of a slow triathlon lets athletes participate at their own pace. Gangseo-gu | Saturday
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.