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What’s on in Busan: Aug. 10-16
Haps Magazine Korea
August 9, 2026
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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
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PSY Soaking Show SUMMERSWAG 2026 @ Busan Asiad Main Stadium PSY’s legendary outdoor summer festival comes to Busan for two massive days — water cannons, huge stages, and some of Korea’s biggest artists performing at Asiad Main Stadium.
Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Dongnae-gu | Saturday and Sunday
Dureraum Summer Special 2026 @ Busan Cinema Center
A new outdoor summer concert series at Busan Cinema Center runs every Saturday through September 2, with rotating lineups of Korean indie and pop artists.
Busan Cinema Center, Haeundae-gu | Every Saturday through September 2
Balcony Music Show @ Gwangbokro
The second edition of the regular Balcony Music Show — part of the 2026 Byeolbada Busan Night Festa. K-pop, fusion gugak, film OST, and jazz performances from the Busan Brand Shop’s second floor balcony, every second and fourth Saturday through December.
Gwangbokro, Jung-gu | Saturday | Free
N.Flying Live ‘&CON5: Into REM’ @ BEXCO Auditorium
One of Korea’s most beloved rock bands performs two nights at BEXCO Auditorium.
BEXCO Auditorium, Haeundae-gu | Saturday, 6:00 p.m. / Sunday, 4:00 p.m.
Behzod Abduraimov Piano Recital @ Busan Concert Hall
Acclaimed Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov performs works by Brahms, Czerny, Liszt, Debussy, and Stravinsky in one of summer’s most prestigious classical recitals in Busan.
Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu | Saturday August 16
Live Music @ Ol’55
A relaxed weekend vibe with open-stage performances featuring local musicians and guest acts.
Nam-gu | Friday–Saturday, after 7:00 p.m.
Beach Summer Operations @ City Beaches
All beaches are open for summer operations.
Citywide | Through August 31, Haeundae — September 15
30th Busan Sea Festival @ Dadaepo Beach
The 30th edition of one of Busan’s most beloved summer festivals continues at Dadaepo Beach with live performances, beach events, and summer activities. Final days — closes August 13.
Dadaepo Beach, Saha-gu | Through Thursday August 13
IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2026 @ BEXCO
The world’s largest gathering of library and information professionals brings 3,000+ delegates from 140 countries to BEXCO. Several public cultural events and exhibitions run alongside the formal sessions. Final days — closes August 13.
BEXCO, Haeundae-gu | Monday through Thursday, August 10–13
Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival 2026 @ Dadaepo Beach
A free outdoor film festival screening Korean and international films on the beach at sunset, running through August 16.
Dadaepo Beach, Saha-gu | August 14–16
Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026 (BICF) @ BEXCO & Online
Korea’s premier independent music showcase returns with a hybrid programme at BEXCO featuring performances, industry panels, and showcases from Korean indie artists. Online programme runs through August 28.
BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, Hall 2, Haeundae-gu | August 14–16
2026 Busan Baby Fair & Early Childhood Education Expo @ BEXCO
A major baby and parenting products expo featuring maternity wear, baby gear, educational toys, milestone photography, and hands-on workshops. Open to the public, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, Hall 1, Haeundae-gu | August 14–17
BEXCO Wedding Fair @ BEXCO
A wedding industry showcase featuring venues, catering, bridal fashion, and honeymoon planning. Fridays 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., weekends 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
BEXCO Exhibition Hall 2, Hall 4F, Haeundae-gu | August 14–16
2026 Busan Camping & Leisure Vehicle Expo @ BEXCO
Korea’s leading camping and outdoor lifestyle expo featuring tents, camper vans, outdoor gear, and a picnic zone. Open to the public.
BEXCO Exhibition Hall 2, Hall 4A-D, Haeundae-gu | August 14–16
2026 Busan International Wine & Spirits Fair: BILIE @ BEXCO
An international liquor industry expo featuring whisky, wine, traditional Korean liquor, craft spirits, and more from around the world. Open to the public for tastings and exhibitions.
BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1, Hall 3, Haeundae-gu | August 14–16
Busan International Photo Festival 2026 @ Busan Port International Passenger Terminal
Korea’s leading international photography festival continues, showcasing works from Korean and international photographers. Running through August 18.
Busan Port International Passenger Terminal, Jung-gu | Through August 18
Busan Liberation Day Cultural Programming @ Citywide
Free cultural events and performances marking Korea’s 81st Liberation Day take place across the city on August 15.
Citywide | Friday August 15 | Free
Culture Camping @ Millak Waterside Park
The 2026 Millak Culture Camping offers weekend visitors a mix of relaxation spaces, hands-on activities, and live performances through early October.. Busanjin-gu | Through October 5
Free Movie Screenings @ Busan Cinema Center
Enjoy a free movie screening on select Tuesdays through the beginning of September. Centum City | Through September 1
40 Steps Flea Market @ 40 Steps Culture & Tourism Street
A recurring creative market featuring handmade goods, accessories, and craft items in a historic downtown setting. Nampo-dong | Tuesdays & Thursdays through November, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach
Community coastal run from Haeundae toward Gwangalli, bringing runners together along the seaside route. Haeundae-gu | Monday
Trivia @ HQ
Midweek pub quiz night featuring rotating categories and a lively Gwangalli crowd. Nam-gu | Wednesday, 9 p.m.
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach
The drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach | Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Dadaepo Dream Sunset Fountain @ Dadaepo Beach
Enjoy the nightly fountain and music shows at one of the city’s unique attractions. Saha-gu | Through September 30
Nuances: Archaeology of the Present @ Alliance Française Busan Art Space
A debut group exhibition from Nuances, a multidisciplinary collective of French-speaking artists living in South Korea. Through photography, drawing, film, installation, music, and performance, the show explores Korea’s rapidly changing society as if uncovering an archaeological site — revealing layers of history, tradition, and modern life. Presented as part of the 140th anniversary of French-Korean diplomatic relations.
Alliance Française Busan Art Space, GoEun Museum of Photography, Haeundae-gu | August 6–30 | Free
Garden of Pungryu @ National Busan Gugak Center
Visual artist Nanan reimagines flowers and nature found in traditional Korean songs and poetry through intricate paper flower installations. The exhibition blends contemporary art with the beauty of Korean musical heritage.
Gugak Experience Hall, National Busan Gugak Center | Through August 29
Seed Stories @ GoEun Museum of Photography
A photography exhibition tracing themes of origin, growth, and transformation through the lens of seeds as a metaphor for life, memory, and the natural world.
GoEun Museum of Photography | Through August 30
Moon Journey: Busan Moon Jars @ Haeundae Dalmaji Park & Busan Museum
An exhibition celebrating the iconic Korean moon jar — the round, white ceramic vessels of the Joseon Dynasty — displayed across two locations including the scenic hillside setting of Haeundae Dalmaji Park overlooking the sea.
Haeundae Dalmaji Park & Busan Museum | Through August 30
The Black Trilogy @ GoEun Gibson Photo Museum
More than 120 gelatin silver prints from Ralph Gibson’s iconic photographic series.
GoEun Gibson Photo Museum | Through August 30
Beyond the Edge of Vision: Media Art of Lee Lee-nam @ Beomeosa Seongbo Museum
A media-art exhibition blending traditional Korean landscapes with digital technology.
Beomeosa Seongbo Museum | Through August 30
Textile Hands, Women’s Time: ASEAN Textile Traditions @ KF ASEAN Culture House
A survey of textile traditions from 11 Southeast Asian countries.
KF ASEAN Culture House | Through August 30
Awakening @ O Gallery
Park Cheong-yong explores spirituality, reflection, and inner awareness through painting.
O Gallery | Through August 30
Alice Dalton Brown Retrospective: Briefly, and Forever @ Village de Ananti
The first Busan exhibition by renowned American artist Alice Dalton Brown, known as the “Painter of Light and Wind.” The retrospective features approximately 120 paintings and 40 drawings spanning nearly seven decades, highlighting her masterful depictions of sunlight, movement, and everyday landscapes.
Culture Club, Village de Ananti, Gijang | Through September 27
Busan, Maritime Capital 2050: Beyond the Waves to the Future @ Geumgo Art Museum
Created to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of Busan Port, this exhibition imagines the future of Busan in a world shaped by climate change and rising sea levels. Through contemporary art, visitors are invited to explore floating cities, Arctic shipping routes, and the future of Korea’s leading maritime city.
Geumgo Art Museum, Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History | Through September 27
Alice Dalton Brown: For a Moment, Forever @ Village de Ananti
The first Busan retrospective of the acclaimed American painter known for luminous depictions of light and water.
Village de Ananti | Through September 27
2050 Maritime Capital Busan: Beyond the Waves, Toward the Future @ Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum
An exhibition imagining floating cities, Arctic shipping routes, and Busan’s future as a global maritime hub.
Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum | Through September 27
Again, the Age of Romance @ Museum One
A contemporary reinterpretation of Romanticism featuring artists from four countries working across multiple media.
Museum One | Through October 11
ART WALK Project @ BNK Busan Bank Headquarters
A rotating exhibition series showcasing emerging and established Busan artists.
BNK Busan Bank Headquarters | Through October 16
Jaesoo’s Sketchbook @ Dong-gu Cultural Platform
A large-scale exhibition by Busan-born illustrator Jaesoo featuring thousands of drawings, comics, and original works.
Dong-gu Cultural Platform | Through October 25
The Greatest Colorist: Michel-Henry @ Busan Cultural Center
A vivid new exhibition spotlighting the French colorist’s work, with free docent tours running through summer.
Nam-gu | Through October 25
Arte Museum Busan
Immersive media art exhibition themed “CIRCLE,” highlighting the nature and culture of Busan. Yeongdo-gu | Ongoing
Lotte vs. NC @ Sajik Stadium
Baseball is expected to return this week after last week’s postponements due to heat.
Dongnae-gu | Friday through Sunday
Busan IPark vs. Hwaseong @ Gudeok Stadium
The IPark look to regroup after a four-game losing skid.
Dongnae-gu | Saturday, 7:30 p.m.