Travel
What’s on in Busan: Sept. 16–22
haps magazine korea
September 15, 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.
Chuseok Special Performance @ Busan National Gugak Center — The Busan National Gugak Center will host a special Chuseok show. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Tuesday, 3 p.m.
Busan Maru International Music Festival — The largest classical music festival of the year takes place at Busan Cultural Center, Haeundae Cultural Center, Eulsukdo Cultural Center, Busan Cinema Center, and more. Citywide, September 3-22
Jin Seong @ BEXCO Auditorium — The 30th-anniversary concert tour comes to Busan. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 3 p.m.
Lee Chan-won @ BEXCO — The popular trot singer brings his tour to BEXCO. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
2024 Film Archive Cinema Concert @ Busan Cinema Center — Enjoy a concert with movie classics. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Mallangmallang Music Festival @ Gamman Creative Culture Village — Adoi, Jisokuri Club, and Hathaway are scheduled to perform. Gamman Creative Culture Village, Saturday, 4 p.m.
Mallangmallang Music Festival @ F1963 — Day two sees DickPunks, Band Giraffe, and Shepherd Boys. F1963, Sunday, 4 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
Chuseok Activities — Find out what’s going on this Chuseok.
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
Busan International Photo Festival @ Storage at Pier 1 of Busan Port — The eighth edition of the festival aims to offer you a fresh perspective and a touch of emotion. Storage at Pier 1 of Busan Port, Through September 22
2024 Starry Sea Busan Night Market @ Hwamyeong Ecological Park — First introduced last year, the night market quickly became a beloved event, leading to its return with an even richer lineup of activities. Hwamyeong Ecological Park, Saturday and Sunday
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
The Old Man and The Sea @ Baeksan Hall — Three Korean performances of the Hemmingway classic. Baeksan Hall, Busan Citizens Park, Saturday and Sunday
2024 Fall Reading Culture Festival @ City Hall –– The 15th edition features an author concert, lecture & talk, performance, exhibition, book fair, and an experience program. City Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 10 a.m.
2024 Haeundae Youth Week Festival @ Gunam-ro — There are a variety of exciting programs prepared, including the Heart-Touching Talk Concert with singer Kim Dong-hyun, a costume contest, and more. Gunam-ro, Haeundae, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Swedish Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — The 13th edition features 9 Swedish films, 5 of which are unreleased recent films. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Monday
Comic World @ BEXCO — Amateur comics artists introduce their works and interact with each other, as well as share communication among comics artists.. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Doraemon in Busan @ P.ARK — Enjoy a special Doraemon exhibition with three fun zones to check out. P.ARK, Yeongdo, Through November 3
Excellent Small and Medium Enterprises and Agricultural Specialty Products Gift Fair @ BEXCO — An exhibition promoting, and selling agricultural products and industrial products and products from small and medium-sized enterprises from each regional area across the country. BEXCO, Centum City, Monday
Digital Media Wall @ Busan City Hall — The City Hall media wall will feature a captivating display of media art throughout September. Busan City Hall, Busanjin-gu, Through September 30
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 Biennale @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, HANSUNG1918, and Choryang House — The 2024 Busan Biennale will showcase the works of 78 artists from 62 teams representing 36 countries, under the theme “Seeing in the Dark.” Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, HANSUNG1918, and Choryang House, Through October 20
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
Monet to Andy Warhol @ Busan Cultural Center — Featuring 143 works from the Johannesburg Art Gallery and the National Gallery of South Africa, this is Busan’s first major masterpiece exhibition since 2011. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Through October 27
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
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
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 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 returns to Thursday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, 9 p.m.
Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday