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What’s On in Busan This Weekend: Jan. 16-18
Haps Magazine Korea
January 16, 2026
What’s On in Busan This Weekend (Photo courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)
Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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MUSIC
MC the Max and ISU @ BEXCO — MC the Max and ISU visit Busan with their “Wintering” tour. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday
Lee Chang-sub @ BEXCO Auditorium — Lee Chang-sub performs two concerts under the theme “End And”. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 6 p.m. and 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.
EVENTS
Haeundae Polar Bear Festival @ Haeundae Beach — The 39th edition of the festival sees a pre-event schedule on Saturday before the main event Sunday morning. Haeundae Beach, Saturday and Sunday
Films in Our Memories 2025: Bringing a Story to the Screen @ Busan Cinema Center — The final 2025 film event recaps the best movies of the year. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through January 18
MBC Wedding Expo @ BEXCO — All your wedding needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Wicked @ Dream Theatre — The first original Broadway production to perform in Korea in 13 years begins its Busan run. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, Through January 18
Gwangbok Winter Tree Festival @ Nampodong — The popular winter festival lights up Nampodong for the holiday season. Nampodong, Through February 22
Oncheoncheon Light Festival @ Dongnae Station — The 45-day festival promises dazzling light sculptures, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages. Dongnae Station, Through February 1
Haeundae Light Festival @ Gunam-ro, Haeundae Beach — The 12th edition of the Light Festival lights up the beach and Gunam-ro for the holiday season. Gunam-ro and Haeundae Beach, Saturday through January 18
Domoheon Winter Illumination @ Domoheon — Enjoy a radiant lawn garden and Christmas trees inside the main building. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Through late February
A Romantic Light Journey through the Park @ Busan Citizens Park — The popular park lights up nightly, with a 12-meter Eiffel Tower as the highlight. Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Through June
Millak Luce Festa @ Millak Waterside Park — The 2nd annual light festival brings festive spirit to Millak-dong. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Through January 31
Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park — The popular end-of-year flower arrangement let’s you walk amongst the manmade barley field. Millak Beach Park, Suyeong-gu, Through May 17
PNU University Road Light Street Re:naissance @ PNU University Road area — Underway since late October, the PNU University area streets come alive with light from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily through January 18. PNU University Road area, Through January 18
2025 Seo-gu Light of Hope @ Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection — Running from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily, the streets of Seo-gu are transformed into an array of light sculptures. Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection, Seo-gu, Through March 14
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
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.
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
Busan’s Treasure Island, Yeongdo @ Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History — The exhibition sheds light on the history, culture, and people of Yeongdo—an island that encapsulates the dramatic twists and turns of Busan’s modern and contemporary history. Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History, Through March 2
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
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing
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.