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What’s on in Busan: July 26-28
haps Magazine Korea
July 25, 2024
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WEATHER FORECAST
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MUSIC
Eulsukdo Opera Festival @ Eulsukdo Cultural Center — This final performance is Gioachino Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” by the Nanum Opera Company. Eulsukdo Cultural Center, Saturday
Studio Ghibli @ BEXCO Auditorium — The Japanese studio concert featuring animation classics. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Sunday
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
Car Free Streets @ Gwangalli Beach — A number of free events, including live music, dances, marionettes, performances, an art market, photo zone, chalk art zone, and participatory events will be held along this open stretch of road until the end of August. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday and Sunday, 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Busan Sea Festival @ Dadaepo Beach — The summer’s biggest festival of music, food, fun, and wellness takes place at Daedaepo Beach. Dadaepo Beach, Friday through Sunday
Yongdusan Summer Festival @ Yongdusan Park — Transforming the area in front of Yongdusan Media Park Busan Tower into a beach-themed oasis with sand and palm trees, this summer festival promises a vibrant mix of entertainment and culinary experiences. Yongdusan Park, Through September 22
Nam-gu Water Play Carnival @ Yongho Starlight Park — The 2nd annual Nam-gu Water Play Carnival returns. Yong-ho Starlight Park, Nam-gu, July 27 – August 9
Gijang Seaside Village Festival @ Ilgwang Beach — This year, the festival will be held with cultural and artistic performances using local content and various experiential events including fish catching and water gun survival. Ilgwang Beach, Gijang-gun, Saturday and Sunday
2024 Busan Travel Movie Festa @ Busan Cinema Center — Five travel-related films make up this unique movie festival. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Friday and Saturday
39th Mugunghwa Exhibition @ Citizens Square at Busan City Hall — Enjoy an exhibition of Korea’s national flower. Citizens Square at Busan City Hall, Friday through Sunday
Retrospective on Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet @ Busan Cinema Center — Enjoy a French film retrospective through August 11. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through August 11
Yeongnam Dance Festival @ Busan National Gugak Center — The month-long festival kicks off with its opening performance on Saturday evening. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Through August 10
K-Illustration Fair @ BEXCO — Check out some of the country’s best illustrators. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
K-Handmade Fair @ BEXCO — Some great handmade items will be on sale. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
2024 Excellent Small and Medium Enterprises and Agricultural Specialties Gift Fair @ BEXCO — The 2024 Excellent Small and Medium Enterprises and Agricultural Specialties Gift Fair is taking place at BEXCO from July 26-30. BEXCO, Centum City, July 26-30
Blooming Water Festival @ Let’s Run Park Busan Gyeongnam — This outdoor water festival offers something for everyone, featuring seven water slides, including a 25-meter air slide and a tube pool perfect for swimming. Let’s Run Park Busan Gyeongnam, Through August 25
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 show sees its regular schedule. 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
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
Respirer @ Busan Library — This exhibition will feature the works of Park Han-sam, a renowned artist known for his real landscape paintings. Busan Library, Through August 18
Ahn Chang-hong. Drawing, Old Future @ Jung-gu Cultural Center — This exhibition spans his works from different eras, highlighting his social criticism and recent installations from the Ghost Fashion series. Jung-gu Cultural Center, Through October 11
Kang Seon-bo Exhibition @ Geumnyeonsan Gallery — Known for his experimental works and later female nudes, this exhibition features over 50 of his pieces through August 4th. Geumnyeonsan Gallery, Suyeong-gu, Through August 4
Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds in Busan @ Busan Museum of Movies — The free exhibition “Design of Scenes” at the Busan Film Experience Museum showcases the work processes of three renowned Korean art directors. Busan Museum of Movies, Through September 22
Memories of Busan, Urban Sketch @ Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum — This marks the museum’s first thematic exchange exhibition of 2024, showcasing over 100 previously unpublished documentary photos of Busan by renowned photographer Jinwoo Moon. Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Through August 11
Exhibition of Austrian Painter Gustav Klimt @ Busan Citizens’ Hall — This exhibition will feature over 50 representative works by Klimt, including “The Kiss” and “Judith.” Busan Citizens’ Hall, Through August 11
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
Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds in Busan @ Busan Museum of Movies — Experience the project designs of art directors during the making process of a movie. Busan Museum of Movies, Jung-gu, Through September 22
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.