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What’s On in Busan: October 25-27
haps magazine korea
October 25, 2024
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WEATHER FORECAST
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MUSIC
2024 Busan Choral Festival & Competition @ BEXCO Auditorium, Busan Cinema Center, Busan Cultural Center — Concerts for the Choral Festival will take place around the city this week. BEXCO Auditorium, Busan Cinema Center, Busan Cultural Center, Through Saturday
Busan Bank 57th Anniversary Commemorative Concert @ BEXCO Auditorium — Nine musicians participate under the theme “1025 Concert”. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Candlelight Concert @ Nurimaru — The latest concert in the Candlelight series. Nurimaru, Haeundae, Sunday, 1 p.m.
Opera and Film Music Gala Concert @ Busan Concert Hall — The event is free to the public and will feature performances of famous opera arias and film scores by world-renowned composers. Outdoor Stage of Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 5 p.m.
Haeundae Jazz Festival @ Haeundae Cultural Center — Pianists and vocalists from Busan, an eight-member ska band, and vocalist Lim Jeong-hee will take the stage for an exciting performance. Haeundae Cultural Center, Haeundae Hall, Through Saturday
Saturday Performance of Korean Traditional Music & Dance @ Busan National Gugak Center — The Busan National Gugak Center presents its weekly Saturday afternoon concert. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 p.m.
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
27th IAVE World Volunteer Conference 2024 Busan @ BPEX — The 27th edition of the largest volunteer conference takes place this week. Busan Port International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Friday
Busan Design Festival @ BEXCO — Domestic and international design brands, companies, and designers will participate and exhibit design content. BEXCO, Centum City, Through Sunday
MBC Wedding Expo @ BEXCO — A three-day expo for all your wedding needs. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
2024 Museum and Art Fair @ BEXCO — Complex cultural platforms that support everyday cultural experiences. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Hungarian Film Days @ Busan Cinema Center — The 6th Hungarian Film Festival will present eight representative films by Marta Mesáros, who is considered Hungary’s representative film director. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Busan Mackerel Festival @ Songdo Beach — The 15th edition returns for lovers of the popular fish. Songdo Beach, Friday through Sunday
Busan Folk Arts Festival 2024 @ Busan Citizens Park — The largest folk-art festival in the city brings experience programs and stage events. Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Saturday and Sunday
Busan Arts Festival — Running through October 27, the Busan Arts Festival will host events at multiple venues, including the Busan Arts Center, Busan Cultural Center, Busan Citizens Hall, and the City Hall Exhibition Hall. Through October 27
UN Peace Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition @ Peace Park — The 26th edition of the festival has ended, but the flowers remain. Peace Park, Nam-gu, Through November 6
Halloween — Several events to celebrate Halloween are going on this Saturday night.
Wordz Only @ Arise Art Space — The 55th edition of Wordz Only features a gathering of aspiring artists interested in poetry, spoken word, storytelling, standup comedy, or any other verbal performance. Arise Art Space, Suyeong-gu, Saturday, 7 p.m.
Hadestown @ Dream Theatre — A Korean production of the popular musical Hadestown takes over Dream Theatre. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, Through November 3
Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival @ Dadaepo Beach, Lotte Cinema Jangrim, and CGV Art Malling — The festival’s first edition concept is to discover and screen films centered around Busan. Dadaepo Beach, Lotte Cinema Jangrim, and CGV Art Malling, Friday through Sunday
Doraemon in Busan @ P.ARK — Enjoy a special Doraemon exhibition with three fun zones to check out. P.ARK, Yeongdo, Through November 3
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.
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone returns to its regular schedule. 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
Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ F1963 — This globally renowned exhibition showcases breathtaking wildlife photography, highlighting the beauty and fragility of the natural world. F1963, Suyeong-gu, Through November 27
Art on the Street — This unique art exhibition transforms seven bus stops across the city into vibrant mini-galleries showcasing works by local artists. Through December 31
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
Now Our Diary I Will Use It @ Jeonggwan Museum — A special exhibition showcasing 10 years of collected records and archival data to highlight the museum’s value, with additional programs including commentary, experiential learning, and more. Jeonggwan Museum, Through December 31
Busan, When I Miss the Salty Smell @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum — The exhibition will showcase 60 new relics, including decontamination equipment, folklore materials, and videos. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Buk-gu, Through April 13, 2025
Yummy Yummy Busan @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — The Busan Marine Natural History Museum will hold the “Golden Brown Busan” exhibition from June 25 to December 1, showcasing mackerel’s cultural and historical significance. Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Through December 1
SPORTS
Marine Healing Program @ Citywide — Designed to promote both physical and mental well-being, the program has been a popular offering since its inception in 2021, reflecting the growing interest in healing tourism. Weekends through October 27
KCC vs. Ulsan @ Sajik Gymnasium — KCC takes the court against a tough Mobis Pheobus squad. Sajik Gymnasium, Sajik-dong, Friday, 7 p.m.
Busan Sea Marathon @ BEXCO Outdoor Plaza — An early morning marathon across the streets of Busan. BEXCO Outdoor Plaza, Centum City, Sunday, 7:30 a.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.