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What’s on in Busan: May 26 – June 1
Haps Magazine Korea
May 26, 2025
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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
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What’s on in Busan ‑ May 26 - June 1
EVENTS HAPPENING
MUSIC
My K-Festa @ Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Outdoor Parking Lot — A star-studded line-up of K-pop acts takes the stage as part of the Busan Port Festival. Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Outdoor Parking Lot, Friday, 7 p.m.
Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra with Yeol Eum Son @ Busan Citizens Hall — Pianist Yeom Eum Son joins the Canadian National Arts Center Orchestra for a Thursday evening concert. Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater, Busanjin-gu, Thursday, 7:30 p.m
Sound of Busan @ Busan Cultural Center — The Sound of Busan concert features a tribute to Brahms. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Thursday, 7:30 p.m
Melomance @ BEXCO Auditorium — Two concerts will be performed on their “Romance Station” tour. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 5 p.m and Sunday 4 p.m.
Yoon Jong Shin @ Dream Theatre — The popular singer-songwriter performs this Sunday in Busan. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 4 p.m.
Kim Hyun-chul & Yoon Sang & Lee Hyun-woo National Tour Concert @ Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall — The trio performs two concerts under the theme “A Breeze of Memory”. Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall, Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 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
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
Africa Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — Nine free films are screened during the 7th edition of the festival. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Tuesday through Sunday
Busan DALDAL Dessert Market @ Shinsegae Department Store — Enjoy a wide variety of desserts on offer at the Hyper Ground, B2 Central Plaza. Shinsegae Department Store, Centum City, Through Saturday
Busan Content Market @ BEXCO — The Busan Content Market serves as a premier global event for networking among professionals in broadcasting, animation, webtoons, games, and other creative genres, and is a vital platform for promoting K-content globally. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday
Busan Port Festival @ Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Outdoor Parking Lot — The 18th edition features a variety of events and concerts around Dong-gu and Yeongdo. Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Outdoor Parking Lot, Friday and Saturday
2025 Saturday Permanent Traditional Folk Play Yard @ Yongdusan Park — Enjoy an afternoon of traditional Korean culture. Yongdusan Park, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 2 p.m.
Centum Beer Festival @ Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Plaza — Busan’s largest domestic beer festival returns for 10 days. Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Plaza, Centum City, May 29 – June 8
Busan International Performing Arts Festival — The 22nd edition features 40 works from 14 countries. Citywide, May 23 – June 1
Far East Throwdown @ BEXCO — Cross-fitters from around Asia compete for the title. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Haeundae Sand Castles @ Haeundae Beach — The popular sand castles remain on the beach for viewing. Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu, Through June 8
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.
Free Outdoor Theater @ Busan Cinema Center — The free outdoor theater season returns for another year on select Tuesdays. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Tuesday 8 p.m.
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
Lawn Library @ Busan Citizens’ Park — Enjoy an outdoor library at Hialehah Lawn Square. Busan Citizens’ Park, Busanjin-gu, Through June 15
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
Sawadee Thailand @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 cultural items from the Land of Smiles are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November
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, Saha-gu, 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
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 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