Travel
What’s on in Busan: Nov. 11–17
haps magazine korea
November 11, 2024
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EVENTS HAPPENING
MUSIC
Saturday Performance of Korean Traditional Music & Dance @ Busan National Gugak Center — The Busan National Gugak Center presents its Saturday afternoon concerts. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 p.m.
2024 Saha Cultural Performance “Our Neighborhood Concert” @ Janglim Dongwon Royal Duke Apartment — Five musical performances are scheduled at this free outdoor performance. Janglim Dongwon Royal Duke Apartment Open Square, Saha-gu, Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Kang Sooyi Viola Recital@ Busan Cultural Center — Kang Sooyi performs a viola recital this Saturday evening. Busan Cultural Center, Saturday, 5 p.m.
Open Mic @ Basement — Head on out to hear some live local talent in PNU. Basement, PNU, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Open Mic @ Ol’55 — Open mic returns to Ol’55 each Wednesday evening. Ol’55, KSU, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
OTHER STUFF
Turn Toward Busan @ United Nations Memorial Cemetery — The Turn Toward Busan Memorial Ceremony on November 11, pays tribute to fallen UN soldiers and brings Busan UN Week to a close. United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Nam-gu, Monday
G-STAR @ BEXCO — The biggest gaming exhibition in the country returns to Busan. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
2024 Busan Ballet Season @ Busan Cinema Center — Four performances of “Shining Wave” featuring artistic director Kim Joo-won. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
WEMIX 2024 @ Haeundae Beach Golf & Resort — After the 2024 KLPGA Tour season ends, the top 24 players in the final Wemix Points rankings will compete fiercely to become the true champion. Haeundae Beach Golf & Resort, Saturday and Sunday
Jung-gu Citizens Walking Competition @ Yurari Square — A walking event through the beautiful Bukhang Port. Yurari Square, Jung-gu, Saturday, 8 a.m.
2024 Songjeong Surf Village Sunset Picnic Party @ Songjeong Beach — Enjoy an afternoon full of music and fun. Songjeong Beach, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Tree Village @ Village d’Ananti G-Square — The village will feature 100 snow-covered Christmas trees ranging in height from 4 to 10 meters, decorated with 3,000 lights and festive ornaments. Village d’Ananti G-Square, Gijang, Through December 31
Yeonje Obangmatgil Light Festival @ Ssangyong Apartment Area — The light street will be created in the Obang Food Road area of Yeonsan-dong with the lighting time from 5 pm to 12 am. Ssangyong Apartment Area, Yeonsan-dong, Through February 10, 2025
Millak Luce Festa @ Millak Waterside Park — Running from November 2, 2024, to February 28, 2025, Milupe will feature LED structures and media art along the park’s walking paths. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, November 2 through February 28, 2025
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.
Canadian Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — This year’s festival features an exciting lineup of films in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Telefilm, and more. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through November 17
Art of Shadow @ Busan National Science Museum — World-renowned shadow artist Vincent Bal, known as the “Magician of Shadows” and beloved by 1.2 million followers worldwide, brings his captivating “Art of Shadow” exhibition to Busan. Busan National Science Museum, Gijang, Through March 3, 2025
The Threshold @ Arise Art Space — Through diverse interpretations, the exhibition explores how thresholds impact both our external worlds and our internal landscapes. Arise Art Space, Suyeong-gu, Through November 16
Seomyeon Light Festival @ Seomyeon — Enjoy the 1.8-kilometer light show each evening until after the new year. Seomyeon, Through January 10, 2025
Rubber Shoes @ Provisional Capital Memorial Hall — This exhibition explores the significance of Busan’s rubber shoes in modern Korean history, covering the introduction of rubber shoes, the rise of Busan’s rubber shoe industry, and their role in daily life. Provisional Capital Memorial Hall, Through November 30
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
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
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
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
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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.
Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night changes to Sunday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Sunday, 5 p.m.
Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday