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What’s on in Busan this weekend: May 30 - June 1
Haps Magazine Korea
May 29, 2025
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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What”s on in Busan Weekend: May 30 June 1
WEATHER FORECAST
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MUSIC
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
Live Music @ Ol’55 — Open stage events take place every Friday and Saturday night. Ol’55, KSU, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.
OTHER STUFF
EVENTS
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
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.
Lawn Library @ Busan Citizens’ Park — Enjoy an outdoor library at Hialehah Lawn Square. Busan Citizens’ Park, Busanjin-gu, Through June 15
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — A special drone show with 1,500 drones takes place once this Saturday. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 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
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
Re-cheop, Busan Incubate 2025 Special Exhibition @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum –A special exhibition showcasing the history and culture of Busan’s now-vanished jaecheop (freshwater clam) fishing and peddling traditions through artifacts, photos, and oral history. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Buk-gu, Through December 21
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
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
Sawadee @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 real items, including traditional Thai costumes, are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November
SPORTS
Far East Throwdown @ BEXCO — Cross-fitters from around Asia compete for the title. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
SSG vs Lotte @ Sajik Stadium — The Giants take on a tough SSG squad this weekend. Sajik Stadium, Sajik-dong, Friday through Sunday
Jang Bogo Rowing Competition @ Seonakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Stadium — This year’s event features 620 participants from across the country, competing in 79 categories from 20 different teams. Seonakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Stadium, May 31 through June 8
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.