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What’s on in Busan: Nov. 3-9
Haps Magazine Korea
November 2, 2025
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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
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MUSIC
Shin Seung-hoon @ BEXCO Auditorium — Shin Seung-hoon performs twice as part of his Sincerely 35 tour. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 6 p.m.
Ilya Rashkovskiy @ Busan Concert Hall — Russian pianist Ilya Rashkovskiy performs Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Busan Jazz Port @ Space Won-ji — Every Saturday evening in November brings a new jazz concert. Space Won-ji, Saturday, 6 p.m.
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra @ Busan Concert Hall — Conductor Klaus Mäkelä is joined by violinist Daniel Lozakovich as part of the World Concert Series. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 5 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.
OHTER STUFF
Yeongdo Bridge Festival @ Yeongdo Amir Park, around Yeongdo Bridge — The 33rd edtion of the popular festival in Yeongdo takes place. Yeongdo Amir Park, around Yeongdo Bridge, Friday through Sunday
Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo @ BEXCO — The largest seafood expo returns to BEXCO. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday
45th National Paralympics Sports Festival — The city hosts the top Paralympic athletes in the nation. October 31 – November 5
Jeonpo Tool Road Non-Alcohol Festival @ Jeonpo Tool Road — Sobi consumption coupons that can be used at participating businesses at a 50% discount. Jeonpo Tool Road, Busanjin-gu, Friday through Sunday
Millak Waterside Sea Cinema @ Millak Waterside Park — Every weekend in November sees nightly screenings. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m.
Seomyeon Light Festival @ Around Seomyeon 1st Street — Eight events spread over a few weeks brings the downtown area alive. Around Seomyeon 1st Street, Busanjin-gu, Through February 14
Swedish Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center— The 14th edition features 8 films from Sweden. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through Tuesday
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 returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 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
2025 Jeonggwan Museum Children’s Special Exhibition: The World Inside House-shaped Pottery @ Jeonggwan Museum — To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the museum will hold a special children’s exhibition, “The World Inside House-Shaped Pottery,” to expand the diversity of its content to meet the needs of visitors and continue its mission of cultural education for future generations. Jeonggwan Museum, Through December 28
Dancing LEGO: 8th Yeongnam Dance Festival Collaboration @ Busan National Gugak Center — The display, located in the B1 and 1F exhibition halls, transforms Korea’s traditional performing arts into imaginative LEGO-style brick sculptures from LEGO Maker Colin Jin. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Through December 21
Writers Revealed – 500 Years of Literature and Art from Shakespeare Onward @ Busan Museum — This exhibition, the first of its kind in Asia, features works from Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, JK Rowling, andf 78 world-renowned British literary giants. Busan Museum, Daeyeon-dong, Through January 18, 2026
Brise-Soleil and Rounded Corners: Art Deco and Modernist Architecture in Southeast Asia Today @ ASEAN Culture House — The event aims to understand the background of the formation of major ASEAN cities through modern and contemporary architectural heritage. ASEAN Culture House, Haeundae-gu, Through November 9
Steidl Book Culture Magic On Paper @ Domoheon — This cross-genre archival exhibition illuminates the multifaceted world of Gerhard Steidl, the renowned German publisher of photography and art books. Domoheon Multipurpose Room, Suyeong-gu, Through December 7
Sawadee Thailand @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 cultural items from the Land of Smiles are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing