Here is what’s going on around the city this week.

Events Happening

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.

Kim Jae-hyung @ Busan Cultural Center — Tenor Kim Jae-hyung performs a solo concert at the Chamber Hall. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Kim Tae-gi @ Geumjeong Cultural Center Eunbitsam Hall — Piainist Kim Tae-gi performs a recital. Geumjeong Cultural Center Eunbitsam Hall, Geumjeong-gu, Thursday, 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.

Reena Lee @ Busan Cultural Center — Violinist Lee performs a solo concert at the Chamber Hall. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Pitta: Kang Hyung-ho @ Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall — The Forstella band member performs two concerts this weekend. Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall, Saturday 6 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m.

Jeong Dong-won @ BEXCO Auditorium — The popular actor/singer returns to Busan for two concerts. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday 5 p.m. and 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.

Other stuff

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

Comic World @ BEXCO — Visitors can freely interact with the works of amateur cartoonists at Comic World. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday

Busan Science Festival @ BEXCO — The 24th edition features all things science. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday

French Cinema Week @ Busan Cinema Center — Discover 10 French films screening from Thursday to Sunday. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Magic Fantasia @ Busan Citizens Hall — Enjoy three performances as part of the Busan International Magic Festival. Busan Citizens Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday and Sunday

BusanMoCA Performing Arts: Green Shivering @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Focusing on the diversity of performing arts, this exhibition presents works of overlapping media such as installation, video, performance, and sound art. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Saha-gu, Through June 15

Armor of Armor: Joseon Armor Unearthed in Busan @ Busan Museum — This exhibition focuses on the types of armor and manufacturing techniques from the Joseon Dynasty, centered on armor discovered through excavations in Busan. Busan Museum, Daeyeon-dong, Through May 11

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

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

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