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What’s on in Busan this weekend: March 27-29
Haps Magazine Korea
March 27, 2026
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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2026 Yeonhui Troupe Regular Performance @ Busan National Gugak Center — Celebrating the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, two performances of NONG AK-ROOT will be performed. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Friday 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 3 p.m.
Ryuichi Sakamoto Tribute Concert @ Busan Concert Hall — Enjoy an afternoon of tribute music to the Japanese music legend. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 3 p.m.
Show Musical “Princess Catch! Teenieping” @ BEXCO Auditorium — The popular animation series presents six concerts this weekend. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Gwangalli Balcony Concert @ Suyeong-gu Living Culture Center Balcony — The March edition features the music styles of Jamgol Bus. Suyeong-gu Living Culture Center Balcony, Gwangalli, Friday, 8:15 p.m.
Candlelight Concert @ Nurimaru — Two days of the popular Candlelight Concert series performances. Nurimaru, Haeundae, Saturday and Sunday
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
12th Korea Representative Specialty Direct Trade Fair @ BEXCO — You can find a wide variety of items, ranging from excellent regional specialties and agricultural, livestock, and fishery products to traditional foods, food and beverages, and home living goods from around the nation. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Gungdi Pangpang Cat Festa @ BEXCO — All your cats needs under one roof. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Comic World @ BEXCO — The 331st edition brings great animations from around the country. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Busan Sale Festa “Spring Again” @ Myeongji Ullim Park and Myeongji International Alley-style Shopping Street area — Enjoy some special shopping sales this weekend. Myeongji Ullim Park and Myeongji International Alley-style Shopping Street area, Friday through Sunday
Gaegeum 2-dong Cherry Blossom Culture Festival @ Cherry Blossom Deck Road at Jinsa-ro, Gaegeum 2-dong, and the area around 632-3 Gaegeum-dong — Enjoy a day of activities surrounded by the cherry blossoms. Cherry Blossom Deck Road at Jinsa-ro, Gaegeum 2-dong, and the area around 632-3 Gaegeum-dong, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Nakdong River Garden Cherry Blossom Festival @ Samnak Ecological Park — With the early bloom of the cherry blossoms this year, the festival will begin one week earlier than planned. Samnak Ecological Park, Through April 12
Ha Ha Hole @ Jeff’s Bar — The monthly comedy show returns. Jeff’s Bar, Gwangalli, Friday, 9:30 p.m.
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
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — The drone show returns to its regular summer schedule this weekend. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 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
Special Exhibition for the 150th Anniversary of Busan Port: The Sea Crossers @ Busan Museum — Introducing the appearance of Busan from the late Joseon Dynasty’s Choryang Waegwan through the Open Port era to the present day, accompanied by the Busan Museum characters Heung-gu and Maggie, using artifacts, videos, and related materials. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through May 17
Banksy Photo Exhibition “Who is Banksy” by Martinbull @ Busan Citizens Hall — Enjoy works with photographs by British Banksy expert Martin Bull. Busan Citizens Hall, Busanjin-gu, Through March 29
Land of Boundaries and Memory, Hialeah @ Busan Citizens Park History Center — Marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, the exhibition explores the layered history of Camp Hialeah, the people who lived and worked around it, and the site’s eventual transformation into Busan Citizens Park. Busan Citizens Park History Center, Busanjin-gu, Through May 10
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
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
KCC vs. KT @ Sajik Gymnasium — KCC look for a must win as the playoffs near. Sajik Gymnasium, Sajik-dong, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
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.