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What’s on in Busan: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
haps magazine korea
September 30, 2024
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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
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.
Good Night Concert Festival @ Haeundae Beach — Three nights, three different themes of concerts on the beach. Haeundae Beach, Wednesday through Friday
Busan International Rock Festival @ Samnak Park — Three full days of concerts from domestic and international musicians. Samnak Park, Friday through Sunday
Kim Tae-gyun @ KBS Hall — The popular multi-talented artist brings his talents to Busan. KBS Hall, Namcheon-dong, Saturday
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.
OHTER STUFF
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
Busan International Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — The 29th edition of Asia’s largest film festival returns. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, October 2-11
Seomyeon Light Festival @ Seomyeon — Enjoy the 1.8-kilometer light show each evening until after the new year. Seomyeon, Through January 10, 2025
World Creator Festival Busan — The World Creator Festival is a comprehensive festival that will provide the best enjoyment with various events such as content, performances, and 130 famous creators from around the world. Citywide, October 2 through October 6
Bounce @ BEXCO — A startup festival with Busan Workstation and the ‘Local Startup Eco System’, and ‘Connection’. BEXCO, Centum City, Tuesday and Wednesday
Busan Design Festival Shiwol @ BEXCO — The Busan Design Promotion Agency unified booth + two booths offering design experience content. BEXCO, Centum City, Tuesday and Wednesday
ASEAN-Korea Fashion Week @ BEXCO — Enjoy ASEAN fashion at the BEXCO parking lot and Busan Fashion Biz Center. BEXCO and Busan Fashion Biz Center, Centum City, Tuesday through Saturday
Fly Asia 2024 @ BEXCO — This year’s Asia Start-up Festival comes under the theme “From cities to Startups”. BEXCO, Centum City, Tuesday and Wednesday
Busan Webtoon Festival @ Busan Cultural Content Complex, Sohyang Theatre Shinhan Card Hall — A series of events featuring the best comics and webtoons around. Busan Cultural Content Complex, Sohyang Theatre Shinhan Card Hall, Thursday through Sunday
Jagalchi Festival @ Jagalchi Market and Eurari Square — The 31st edition of the festival goes back in time and celebrates the city’s love of seafood. Jagalchi Market, Eurari Square, Nampo-dong, Thursday through Sunday
Kobe Baby Fair @ BEXCO — All your baby needs under one roof. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Busan Cafe Show @ BEXCO — Coffee, desserts, and a whole lot more. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Busan Finance Week @ BEXCO — Everything related to finance is at your fingertips. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday and Saturday
Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge @ BEXCO Outdoor Plaza — The best brewers in the city compete for craft beer supremacy. BEXCO Outdoor Plaza, Saturday and Sunday
DIVE 2024 @ Sleepless for 3 days, BEXCO Exhibition Center 1 Hall 2B — The Data Insights and Visualization Event is a global hackathon event to enhance data utilization capabilities. Sleepless for 3 days, BEXCO Exhibition Center 1 Hall 2B, Friday through Sunday
Busan International Food Expo @ BEXCO — The international food expo brings food tastings and more. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Busan Alley Festival @ Dadae Badanuri-gil — The final alley festival of the year takes place around Dadaepo Beach. Dadae Badanuri-gil, Friday through Sunday
Busan International Streaming Festival @ Paradise Hotel Busan, The Bay 101, Busan Cinema Center — The International OTT Festival (INTERNATIONAL STREAMING FESTIVAL) is an international exchange event that introduces OTT services and content and promotes the development of the OTT industry. Paradise Hotel Busan, The Bay 101, Busan Cinema Center, Friday through Sunday
Busan International Performing Arts Market @ Busan Cultural Center, Kyungsung University, around the cultural alley in Nam-gu — The official selection includes 40 domestic and international performances spanning genres such as dance, theater, and multidisciplinary arts. Busan Cultural Center, Kyungsung University, around the cultural alley in Nam-gu, October 4-8
Gwangalli Sea City YES @ Gwangalli Beach — From October 5-7, the Gwangalli Sea City Yes program will combine daytime marine activities like yachting, motorboating, and paddleboarding with evening outdoor movie screenings at Minrak Waterside Park. Gwangalli Beach, October 5-7
ACFM @ BEXCO — As part of BIFF, the Asian Content and Film Marker brings buyers and content professionals from around the world. BEXCO, Centum City, October 5-8
Beyond Hangul & K Culture Festival @ BEXCO — A variety of events scheduled to showcase the best of Korean culture. BEXCO, Centum City, October 6-8
Busan Art Festival @ Busan Port Pier 1 Warehouse — This year’s event showcases works from 907 artists across 12 divisions. Busan Port Pier 1 Warehouse, Through October 1
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
Doraemon in Busan @ P.ARK — Enjoy a special Doraemon exhibition with three fun zones to check out. P.ARK, Yeongdo, Through November 3
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
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