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What’s on in Busan: May 18–24
haps Magazine Korea
May 17, 2026
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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
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Hello Organ: SINGING SPACE @ Busan Concert Hall
Organist Park Jun-byeong is joined by musical actors Yoon Hyung-ryeol and Park Hye-min for this special hour-long morning concert.
Busanjin-gu | Wednesday, 11 a.m.
International K-Pop Competition @ Shinesegae
Foreign students compete for the title in celebration of the 19th World Day for Cultural Diversity.
Centum City | Wednesday, 11 a.m.
King of Singers 3 @ KBS Hall
The popular show makes its way to Busan for four shows.
Suyeong-gu | Saturday and Sunday,1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
8th Anniversary Series @ Ovantgarde
Running every weekend from May 1st to May 31st, the series features Busan’s representative acts such as Say Sue Me, Hathaway, Soumbalgwang, Seaweed Mustache, and Erotic Worms Exhibition.
Kyungsung University area | Through May 31
Live Music Nights @ Ol’55
A relaxed weekend vibe with open-stage performances featuring local musicians and guest acts. Expect an easygoing mix of genres and spontaneous sets every weekend.
Nam-gu | Friday–Saturday, After 7 p.m.
Haeundae Sand Festival @ Haeundae Beach
The popular sand castles return with lots of activities at the beach. Haeundae-gu | Monday
Global Citizen Festival @ North Port Waterfront Park
The largest expat gathering of the year moves this year to Busan North Port. Jung-gu | Saturday
Centum Beer Festival @ Busan Cinema Center
The city’s largest domestic beer festival is back with nightly entertainment. Centum City | May 22-31
Taxchelin Festival @ Citywide
The annual food festival focuses on long-running neighborhood restaurants and lesser-known local dining spots selected by taxi drivers who have spent years navigating Busan’s streets. Citywide | Friday through Sunday
Busan Family Festival @ Busan Citizens Park
A one-day event celebrating family’s at Dasom Plaza. Busanjin-gu | Through May 17
Zombie Land Car Picnic @ Taejongdae CGV Drive-in Theater
A special scary picnic and movie screening for limited guests. Yeongdo-gu | Saturday
Art Busan @ BEXCO
One of the largest art exhibitions of the city returns to BEXCO. Haeundae-gu | Friday through Sunday
Can’t Resist Comics @ Busan Library
The exhibition, held across the second-floor gallery, lobby and Modullak Theater, will feature around 250 comics and webtoons, ranging from popular titles to graphic novels. Unlike traditional displays, the event allows visitors to handle and read the books directly. Sasang-gu | Through June 17
Free Movie Screenings @ Busan Cinema Center
Enjoy a free movie screening on select Tuesdays through the beginning of September. Centum City | Through September 1
A Romantic Light Journey Through the Park @ Busan Citizens Park
The park is illuminated nightly with large-scale light installations, including a 12-meter Eiffel Tower centerpiece. Busanjin-gu | Through June
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
Enjoy a nighttime drone performance over the bay each weekend. Gwangalli Beach | Saturday, 8 p.m. & 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
NOW Here, Nowhere @ Shinsegae Gallery Centum City
Media art exhibition by SILO Lab. Haeundae-gu | Through May 24
Harmony by Lee Seul-ro @ Saemo Cultural Complex
A large-scale exhibition marking the opening of a new cultural space. Yeongdo-gu | Through May 27
Standing Before the Earth: On a Fragile Boundary @ Geumsaem Art Museum
A climate-focused photography exhibition. Geumjeong-gu | Through June 14
Art Busan 2026: ART ACCENT Prologue
Enjoy an Art Busan-linked exhibition showcasing artistic harmony between generations by combining the experimental nature of young artists with the depth of middle-aged artists. Suyeong-gu | Through June 21
Loop Lab Busan
Now in its second edition, Loop Lab Busan centers on the theme of time and moving images, bringing together curated exhibitions, a citywide collaborative program, a curators’ forum, and an art fair. Busan Museum of Art, Busan Cultural Center, Domoheon, and partner institutions across the city | Through June 28
Rhinoceros and Unicorn @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art
A thematic exhibition reinterpreting folktales. Saha-gu | Through July 19
Collection Island: Testimony of the Body @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art
Works exploring body, memory, and trace. Saha-gu | Through July 19
Busan MoCA Collection: Embodied Testimony @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art
An exploration of the body as memory, featuring Kim Soun-Gui, Ana Mendieta, and Chris Burden. Saha-gu | Through July 19
Arte Museum Busan
Immersive media art exhibition themed “CIRCLE,” highlighting the nature and culture of Busan. Yeongdo-gu | Ongoing
Lotte Giants vs. Samsung @ Sajik Stadium
The Giants play a weekend series versus league leaders Samsung. Dongnae-gu | Friday through Sunday
National Junior Sports Festival @ Citywide
56 locations around the city host athletes from across the country. Citywide | May 23-26