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What’s on in Busan: March 24-30
Haps Magazine Korea
March 24, 2025
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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
EVENTS HAPPENING
MUSIC
Seonrak Boat Dance-Rowing To The Mountain of Reminiscence @ Busan National Gugak Center — Enjoy a traditional performance as part of the 2025 Dance Theater Regular Concert. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 3 p.m.
Hong Seon-hwa @ Busan Cultural Center — Hong Seon-hwa performs a solo concert at the Chamber Hall. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Catch the Young @ KT&G Sangsang Madang Live Hall — The popular 5-member boy band visits Busan for their “Blossom” tour. KT&G Sangsang Madang Live Hall, Saturday, 6 p.m.
Lee Seung-hwan @ Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater — Lee’s 35th anniversary concert comes to town for two shows. Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater, Saturday 6 p.m. and 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
Nakdonggang Riverside Cherry Blossom Festival @ Daejeo Ecological Park — Enjoy the cherry blossoms along the 12km stretch of road next to the Nakdong river. Daejeo Ecological Park, Gangseo-gu, Friday through Sunday
2025 Nakdonggang River Garden Cherry Blossom Festival @ Samnak Eco Park, Myeongpumgaro Park in Sasang-gu — Highlights include busking performances, food trucks, and photo zones, and more. Samnak Eco Park, Myeongpumgaro Park in Sasang-gu, Friday through Sunday
Musical Heartsping: Teenieping of Love @ BEXCO Auditorium — The popular animation comes to life in musical form with six performances. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
JTBC Golf x The Golf Show Season 1 @ BEXCO — Check out the latest in golf as you get ready to hit the greens this spring. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
2025 DREAM ON Job Fair with Busan Area Universities @ BEXCO — A job fair for students looking for employment in the region. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday
Gungdi Pang Pang Cat Festa @ BEXCO — Around 300 cat-related brands and artists participate each year. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
ISB DP Art Exhibition @ ArteSpace — The exhibition, which will be open until March 28th, features a diverse range of student artworks, each presented with outstanding depth and thoughtfulness. ArteSpace, Haeundae, Through March 28
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
Ramine’s Lighthouse Impressions @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — French marine anthropologist and writer Ramin Debrest visited Busan and created 24 artworks featuring lighthouses from France and Europe, including the Oryukdo Lighthouse. Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Dongnae, Through June 1
Yummy Yummy Busan @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — Approximately 100 loaned artifacts from national and public museums and specimens from museum collections about mackerel are on display. Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Dongnae, Through April 20
The Oscar’s Special 2025 @ Busan Cinema Center — 15 of the best films from last year are screened as part of the annual tribute to the Oscar’s. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through March 25
LOVE AND PIECE @ Domoheon — Two floors of exhibitions include furniture, photos, and a video exhibit. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Through March 30
Plastic: Remaking Our World @ Hyundai Motorstudio Busan — The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Vitra Design Museum, titled “Plastic: Remaking Our World,” highlights the dual nature of plastic—both as a symbol of innovation and a significant environmental challenge. Hyundai Motorstudio Busan, Suyeong-gu, Through May 25
I’m sorry ̶D̶a̶v̶e̶ I’m afraid I can’t do that @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — The exhibition combines the format of its existing contest-based selections and invited works by overseas as well as domestic artists. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through April 13
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
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.
Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night changes back to Wednesday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Wednesday, 9 p.m.
Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday