Travel
What’s on in Busan: Aug. 12 – 18
haps Magazine Korea
August 12, 2024
(Busangwangalli Beach)
Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
Events Happening
Music
Saturday Performance of Korean Traditional Music & Dance @ Busan National Gugak Center — The Busan National Gugak Center presents its Saturday afternoon concerts. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 p.m.
VOLOSI Concert @ Busan Citizens’ Hall — Vołosi is a music group formed by highlanders of the Silesian Beskid mountains and classically-trained musicians. Busan Citizens’ Hall, Saturday, 5 p.m.
Starry Sea Busan Night Music Campnic @ Dadaepo Beach — A 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.
Summer Movie Concert @ Busan Cultural Center — A concert for the kids dedicated to Disney classics. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Saturday, 4 p.m.
Candlelight Show @ Nurimaru — The latest concert in Fever’s Candlelight series. Nurimaru, Marine City, Saturday, 4:30 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
Beaches Open For Summer Season — All seven beaches open for summer operations through August 31.
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.
Boogi Summer Night Pop-up @ Yongdusan Park — Visitors to the pop-up will encounter six themed zones, starting with the 4-meter-tall “Mega Photo Zone,” perfect for capturing memorable photos with Boogi and the iconic Busan Tower. Yongdusan Park, August 15-25
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
Busan Indie Connect Festival @ BEXCO — Korea’s largest indie game festival, is set to captivate gaming enthusiasts. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Busan Nail Festival @ BEXCO — All your nail needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Busan Children’s Fair @ BEXCO — This exhibition presents a vision for children focusing on infants, elementary, middle, and high school students, to be raised as excellent future talents, and provides a venue to set and discuss the direction of creating a strong and safe school environment that satisfies students, teachers, and parents. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday and Saturday
Busan International Liquor Expo @ BEXCO — Enjoy the latest trends in the liquor industry. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Busan Heritage Night — Traditional events are taking place at Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Korea Meteorological Administration, 40 Steps Cultural Center, and Busan Citizens Park History Museum. Friday and Saturday
Busan Biennale @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, HANSUNG1918, and Choryang House — The 2024 Busan Biennale will showcase the works of 78 artists from 62 teams representing 36 countries, under the theme “Seeing in the Dark.” Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, HANSUNG1918, and Choryang House, August 17 – October 20
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
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
1674 A Complete World Map – Mysterious World Tour @ Busan Museum — This themed exhibition was planned to inform people of the historical value and importance of the Gonyujeondo. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through September 8
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
Monet to Andy Warhol @ Busan Cultural Center — Featuring 143 works from the Johannesburg Art Gallery and the National Gallery of South Africa, this is Busan’s first major masterpiece exhibition since 2011. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Through October 27
Tuesday Night Free Movies @ Busan Cinema Center — Each Tuesday night, enjoy a free movie screening at the BCC Outdoor Theater. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Tuesday, 8 p.m.
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
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
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.
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.
Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night returns to Thursday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, 9 p.m.
Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday