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What’s on in Busan this weekend: February 20-22
Haps Magazine Korea
February 20, 2026
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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2026 Gangseo-gu Youth K-POP FESTIVAL @ Nakdong Arts Center Ensemble Hall — A youth festival with dance and singing from Kpop hopefuls. Nakdong Arts Center Ensemble Hall, Saturday, 2 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
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
B2C Wedding Fair @ BEXCO — Check out the latest trends in weddings. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
2026 Perfect Korea & Phoenix Cup 1st Tournament @ BEXCO — The inaugural darts tournament takes place this Sunday. BEXCO, Centum City, Sunday
Gwangbok Winter Tree Festival @ Nampodong — A Downtown winter illumination event with a citizen lighting ceremony (5:30 p.m.) and Winter Light Concert (7–8 p.m.) on February 14, plus an interactive video broadcast at the fountain plaza entrance (4–9 p.m.) on February 17. Nampodong, Through February 22
Domoheon Winter Illumination @ Domoheon — Enjoy a radiant lawn garden and Christmas trees inside the main building. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Through late February
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 schedule this weekend. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 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
Busan’s Treasure Island, Yeongdo @ Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History — The exhibition sheds light on the history, culture, and people of Yeongdo—an island that encapsulates the dramatic twists and turns of Busan’s modern and contemporary history. Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History, Through March 2
Winter Collection @ OKNP Busan — Collection show featuring major Korean and international artists including Kim Tschang-yeul and Lee Ufan-era contemporaries. Grand Josun 4F, Haeundae, Through March 12
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
YOUTH Archive — Seo Chae-ha Solo @ MG Gallery Choeup — Final exhibition in a youth artist relay series documenting everyday moments. MG Gallery Choeup, Busanjin-gu, Through February 27
Re: construct @ Pusan National University Art Center — Three artists reinterpret structure and meaning through reconstruction and material experimentation. Pusan National University Art Center, Geumjeong-gu, Through February 26
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
Swallow Calling Spring — Son Jung-won Solo @ Objecthood Gallery — Minhwa-inspired works visualizing the seasonal shift from winter to spring. Objecthood Gallery, Gijang, Through March 2
Come True — Lee Myung-ju Solo @ BNK Busan Bank Gallery — Paintings symbolizing hope and small beginnings. BNK Busan Bank Gallery, Jung-gu, Through February 27
Satirical Portrait Exhibition — Ahn Sang-seong @ Kukje Underground Art Street — Caricature works inspired by APEC themes. Kukje Underground Art Street, Jung-gu, Through February 28
Mute: Instrumental Scenes — Yoshimura Munehiro @ Gallery Woo — Cinematic-like oil paintings with meticulously composed scenes. Gallery Woo, Gijang, Through March 1
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
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.