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What’s on in Busan this weekend: July 25-27
Haps Magazine Korea
July 25, 2025
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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WEATHER FORECAST
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MUSIC
Mozart’s Magic Flute @ Busan Concert Hall — Two performances will take place in the Chamber Hall. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Novus Quartet @ Busan Concert Hall — Kim Jae-young, Kim Young-wook, Kim Kyu-hyun, and Lee Won-hae perform Beethoven’s Complete String Quartets. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 5 p.m.
Shin Yu Jung @ Busan Cultural Center — Enjoy a flute recital this Saturday evening at the Chamber Hall. Busan Cultural Center, Nam-gu, Saturday, 7:30 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
Busan Brand Festa @ BEXCO — The festival will feature booths from various local companies, highlighting Busan’s finest products. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
National Flower Rose of Sharon Exhibition @ Song Sang-hyun Square — More than 1,000 Rose of Sharon (Mugunghwa) blossoms of various varieties, lovingly cultivated over 40 years, will be on display. Song Sang-hyun Square, Busanjin-gu, Friday through Sunday
3rd UN Nam-gu Water Festival @ Yongho Starlight Park — The event features water gun fights, bubble parties, and interactive family-friendly experiences designed to help locals cool down. Yongho Starlight Park, Nam-gu, Through July 28
Water Bomb Busan @ Bukhang Waterside Park — The popular nationwide summer music and water festival makes its way to Busan. Bukhang Waterside Park, Saturday
ECCK Summer Networking Night @ Suden Gwangan — This event promises a relaxed atmosphere for professionals from various industries to come together, share insights, and forge valuable connections. Suden Gwangan, Friday, 7 p.m.
Busan Travel Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — Two days of films based around travel will be screened. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
2025 Taejongdae Summer Cool Festa @ Taejongdae Danubi Train Square — A fun-filled splash zone featuring water gun target shooting, face-target balloon popping, a cool fountain playground, and a lively clown balloon event. Taejongdae Danubi Train Square, Yeongdo, Friday through Sunday
Busan Buk-gu Downtown Water Park @ Waseok Park and Hayanmaeum Park — Kids can cool down at two water parks in Buk-gu. Waseok Park and Hayanmaeum Park, Buk-gu, Through August 31
Pokémon Capsule Station in Busan @ Lotte Department Store Main Branch — The event transforms not only the department store but also key areas of the city into Pokémon-themed zones. Lotte Department Store Main Branch, Seomyeon, Though August 17
Potato Village @ Lotte Department Store Gwangbok — Visitors can explore a multi-sensory space featuring local Chuncheon brands, potato-themed foods, unique props, and Instagram-worthy photo zones. Lotte Department Store Gwangbok, Nampo-dong, Through August 7
Busan Ballet Festival @ Yeongdo Cultural Arts Center — Enjoy an evening of ballet in Yeongdo. Yeongdo Cultural Arts Center, Yeongdo, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Beach Season Opening — All seven beaches open for summer operations on Tuesday. Through August 31
Haeundae Festa @ Haeundae Beach – A summer’s worth of activities are taking place at the beach until the end of August. Haeundae Beach, Through August 31
Gwangalli Character Zone @ Gwangalli Beach — Popular Kakao characters Ryan and Chunsik take part at the “Friends Tour IN Gwangalli” pop-up. Gwangalli Beach, Through August 31
Eulsukdo Opera Festival @ Eulsukdo Cultural Center — Now in its 11th year, the festival will present four operatic productions, showcasing a mix of comic, romantic, and dramatic works performed by acclaimed local ensembles and artists. Eulsukdo Cultural Center, Saturday, 4 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.
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — The drone show resumes its regular schedule this week. 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
Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5 — Enjoy a collection of 140 works, including paintings, drawings, videos, and archival materials. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5, Through October 26
Urban Resistence @ Arise Art Space — Featuring works by seven international and local artists, the exhibition examines the challenges of contemporary urban life and the idea of resistance in the face of ongoing transformation. Arise Art Space, Suyeong-gu, Through August 2
Footprints of Liberation: Walking That Day @ Busan Museum — This exhibition highlights the various movements for independence that took place in Busan during the Japanese colonial period and the historical role that Beomeosa Temple played at the center of them. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through August 15
Seeing with Ten Fingers @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Featuring the works of 20 multidisciplinary artists from Korea and abroad, the exhibition showcases over 70 synesthetic works. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through September 7
Re-cheop, Busan Incubate 2025 Special Exhibition @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum –A special exhibition showcasing the history and culture of Busan’s now-vanished jaecheop (freshwater clam) fishing and peddling traditions through artifacts, photos, and oral history. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Buk-gu, Through December 21
GAYA+TOON @ Bokcheon Museum — The exhibition features the winning works from the Gaya Webtoon & Illustration Contest held by the National Gimhae Museum. Bokcheon Museum, Dongnae-gu, Through August 10
A Tale of Two Cities @ GoEun Museum of Photography — Featured participants include Italian artist Pablo Ventura, who was the museum’s first overseas guest in 2019, and Josef Schulz. GoEun Museum of Photography, Haeundae, Through August 8
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
Sawadee @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 real items, including traditional Thai costumes, are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November
SPORTS
KIA vs. Lotte @ Sajik Stadium — The Giants take on a formidable KIA team this weekend. Sajik Stadium, Sajik-dong, Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 6 p.m.
Busan IPark vs. Bucheon @ Gudeok Stadium — The IPark look to get back in winning form. Gudeok Stadium, Saturday, 7 p.m.
North Port SUP FESTA 2025 @ North Port Waterfront Park — Highlights include SUP experiences, water bike rides, kids’ splash zone, and more. North Port Waterfront Park, July 26 – August 6
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.