Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.

Weather Forecast

Music

Awesome Stage @ BEXCO Auditorium — Two days worth of popular Korean music. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Friday and Saturday

Soundberry Festa @ BEXCO Auditorium — Nine musical acts perform for an afternoon of great tunes. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday

Psy Summer Swag @ Busan Asiad Main Stadium — Gangnam Style comes back to Busan for two exciting concerts this weekend. Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Sajik-dong, Saturday and Sunday

Starry Sea Busan Night Music Campnic @ Dadaepo Beach — A Fusion Classic concert will be held, where you can experience a delightful blend of classical, jazz, and musical performances on the 1st Stage Crossover show. Dadaepo Beach, Saturday and Sunday, 5 p.m.

Saturday Performance of Korean Traditional Music & Dance @ Busan National Gugak Center — The Busan National Gugak Center presents its weekly Saturday afternoon concert. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 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

Car Free Streets @ Gwangalli Beach — A number of free events, including live music, dances, marionettes, performances, an art market, photo zone, chalk art zone, and participatory events will be held along this open stretch of road until the end of August. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday and Sunday, 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Yongdusan Summer Festival @ Yongdusan Park — Transforming the area in front of Yongdusan Media Park Busan Tower into a beach-themed oasis with sand and palm trees, this summer festival promises a vibrant mix of entertainment and culinary experiences. Yongdusan Park, Through September 22

Nam-gu Water Play Carnival @ Yongho Starlight Park — The 2nd annual Nam-gu Water Play Carnival returns. Yong-ho Starlight Park, Nam-gu, Through August 9

Busan International Buddhist Expo @ BEXCO — Enjoy exhibitions and music dedicated to Buddhism. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Retrospective on Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet @ Busan Cinema Center — Enjoy a French film retrospective through August 11. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through August 11

Yeongnam Dance Festival @ Busan National Gugak Center — The month-long festival kicks off with its opening performance on Saturday evening. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Through August 10

Blooming Water Festival @ Let’s Run Park Busan Gyeongnam — This outdoor water festival offers something for everyone, featuring seven water slides, including a 25-meter air slide and a tube pool perfect for swimming. Let’s Run Park Busan Gyeongnam, Through August 25

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 sees 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

Korea-Japan Small Biennale @ Living Gallery — Photographers Park Chan-ho and Ochi Takao’s works will be exhibited in this unique collaboration. Living Gallery, Haeundae, Through August 10

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

Respirer @ Busan Library — This exhibition will feature the works of Park Han-sam, a renowned artist known for his real landscape paintings. Busan Library, Through August 18

Ahn Chang-hong. Drawing, Old Future @ Jung-gu Cultural Center — This exhibition spans his works from different eras, highlighting his social criticism and recent installations from the Ghost Fashion series. Jung-gu Cultural Center, Through October 11

Kang Seon-bo Exhibition @ Geumnyeonsan Gallery — Known for his experimental works and later female nudes, this exhibition features over 50 of his pieces through August 4th. Geumnyeonsan Gallery, Suyeong-gu, Through August 4

Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds in Busan @ Busan Museum of Movies — The free exhibition “Design of Scenes” at the Busan Film Experience Museum showcases the work processes of three renowned Korean art directors. Busan Museum of Movies, Through September 22

Memories of Busan, Urban Sketch @ Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum — This marks the museum’s first thematic exchange exhibition of 2024, showcasing over 100 previously unpublished documentary photos of Busan by renowned photographer Jinwoo Moon. Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Through August 11

Exhibition of Austrian Painter Gustav Klimt @ Busan Citizens’ Hall — This exhibition will feature over 50 representative works by Klimt, including “The Kiss” and “Judith.” Busan Citizens’ Hall, Through August 11

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

Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds in Busan @ Busan Museum of Movies — Experience the project designs of art directors during the making process of a movie. Busan Museum of Movies, Jung-gu, Through September 22

Sports

12th Korea International Marine Leisure Week @ Gwangalli Beach — This year’s KIMA WEEK will feature a variety of marine leisure experiences, academic conferences on marine industry development, and competitive events. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday Through August 18

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.

Fleet Chinhae

USAG Daegu