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What’s on in Busan: April 4-6
Haps Magazine Korea
April 3, 2025
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
WEATHER FORECAST
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MUSIC
2025 Citizens’ Festival @ Busan Citizens’ Hall Outdoor Plaza — Enjoy a free outdoor concert every Friday afternoon through May 9th. Busan Citizens’ Hall Outdoor Plaza, Friday, 2 p.m.
Jung Euiun @ Busan Cultural Center — Jung Euiun performs a solo concert at the Chamber Hall. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Yoon Bee-won @ Geumjeong Cultural Center Eunbitsam Hall — The talented soprano singer’s homecoming recital takes place this Saturday. Geumjeong Cultural Center Eunbitsam Hall, Geumjeong-gu, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Lee Moon Sae @ Dream Theater — The legendary ballad singer performs two concerts this weekend. Dream Theater, Busanjin-gu, Friday 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 6 p.m.
Yeongju Choi @ Busan Cultural Center — Choi performs a solo concert at the Chamber Hall on her “Return to Korea” tour. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Sunday, 5 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
Nakdonggang Riverside Cherry Blossom Festival @ Daejeo Ecological Park — The postponed event from last weekend takes place this weekend. Daejeo Ecological Park, Gangseo-gu, Friday through Sunday
Cinematheque Together 2025: Hidden Gems of British Cinema, Curated by the BFI @ Busan Cinema Center — Enjoy a collection of films curated by the British Film Institute. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through April 6
Busan Annual Market of Art @ BEXCO — The 14th edition of BAMA returns to BEXCO as one of the city’s largest art events of the spring. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
Busan Urban Agriculture Expo 2025 @ Daejeo Ecological Park — The yearly event features all the best of Busan’s agriculture. Daejeo Ecological Park, Gangseo-gu, Thursday through Sunday
2025 Citizens’ Festival @ Busan Citizens’ Hall Outdoor Plaza — Enjoy a free outdoor concert every Friday afternoon through May 9th. Busan Citizens’ Hall Outdoor Plaza, Friday, 2 p.m.
Busan Theater Festival — The 43rd edition of the festival has performances around the city at Film Hall Sky Theater, Baekyang Cultural Center, Yongcheon Small Theater, Exit 6 Small Theater, and Busan Arts Center. April 3-20
Reptile Fair @ BEXCO — The popular reptile fair returns for two days. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — The drone show will return to 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
On the Veranda @ Gallery Serin Space — A sensory exhibition capturing poetic everyday moments through works by Lim Da-in, Ryu Ji-min, and Kim Do-yeon. Gallery Serin Space, Haeundae, Through April 5
The Sun is Full @ OK&P Busan — Kwon Yeo-hyeon showcases meme-inspired and cinematic works examining youthful anxiety and vibrant color. OK&P Busan, Haeundae, Through April 6
FLowing Spark @ Gallery Art Forest — A group show of diverse works from past and present artists, each offering their own visual “spark.” Gallery Art Forest, Haeundae, Through April 6
The Gift of the Stone @ Gallery Haas — A group show of 10 emerging artists revealing raw and unpolished artistic expression. Gallery Haas, Haeundae, Through April 10
Midnight Sun @ Romantic Time Research Institute — Lee Hee-won explores artificial light and desire in this final installment of the ‘Night’ series. Romantic Time Research Institute, Dong-gu, Through April 11
Lightly Brushed On @ Lee & Bae — Ceramicist Lee Seung-hee and colored pencil artist Shin Hyun-kyung present nature-inspired dual works. Lee & Bae, Suyeong-gu, Through April 12
CIRCLE @ Gallery ERD Busan — BAZBON presents a solo exhibition exploring memory, travel, and cyclical encounters through painting and graffiti. Gallery ERD Busan, Haeundae, Through April 13
SPRING WONDERS @ Maison de CARIN — Kim Ji-sun and Kim Jae-yu’s paintings paired with ceramic, glass, and metal crafts by 12 artists. Maison de CARIN, Haeundae, Through April 20
Things We Lost @ Art Sohyang — Four Chinese artists reflect on grief, tradition, and cultural memory in this cross-generational group show. Art Sohyang, Haeundae, Through April 26
JUPITER – Kang Mok @ Karin — Artist Kang Mok channels childhood imagination and mythology in playful, textured mixed media works. Karin, Haeundae, Through April 27
Portrait of Water @ Date Gallery — Chae Seong-pil’s solo show uses pearl pigments and water to create lyrical abstract landscapes. Date Gallery, Haeundae, Through April 30
Topological Landscape @ Izelli Gallery — A two-person exhibition by Kim Bom and Moon Jun-ho reinterpreting nature’s patterns and forms. Izelli Gallery, Suyeong-gu, Through May 3
Embrace the Universe @ Soul Art Space — Kim Deok-yong’s latest series combines mother-of-pearl and wood to visualize cycles, nature, and cosmic imagery. Soul Art Space, Haeundae, Through May 20
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
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
SPORTS
GIVE ‘N RACE @ BEXCO and Gwangalli Beach — The 12th edition of the popular race sees runners and walkers traverse from BEXCO to Gwangalli Beach over the Gwangan Bridge. BEXCO and Gwangalli Beach, Sunday
KT vs. Doosan @ Sajik Stadium — The Giants host a three game series with the Bears. Sajik Stadium, Sajik-dong, Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m.
Jeonnam vs. Busan IPark @ Gudeok Stadium — The IPark look to get back on track vs. Jeonnam. Gudeok Stadium, Saturday, 4 p.m.
Samsung vs. KCC @ Sajik Arena — The Egis look to turn things around versus Seoul Samsung. Sajik Arena, Sajik-dong, Friday 7 p.m.
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.