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

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Music

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 — An Acoustic Indie Music show will take place where you can enjoy performances from Busan indie bands and City Pop artists on the 2nd Stage. 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.

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

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

2024 Beer Bomb Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — Enjoy the evening with beer and nightly entertainment. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, 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

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

Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing

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

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

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

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

Kiwoom vs. Lotte @ Sajik Stadium — The Giants take on cellar dwellers Kiwoom in a three-game series. Sajik Stadium, Sajik-dong, Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m., and Sunday 5 p.m.

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