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.

Shin In-ryu @ SangSang Madang Live Hall — Enjoy a concert from the talented Shin In-ryu. SangSang Madang Live Hall, Saturday

Starry Sea Busan Night Music Campnic @ Dadaepo Beach — The third concert in the weekend series. Dadaepo Beach, Saturday and Sunday, 5 p.m.

Jongmyo Jeryeak @ Busan Cultural Center — A concert by the Royal Ancestral Shrine Ritual Music and Dance of Korea. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Live on Busan @ BEXCO Auditorium — A live performance from Park Chang-geun is the latest in this 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, Through Sunday

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 International Photo Festival @ Storage at Pier 1 of Busan Port — The eighth edition of the festival aims to offer you a fresh perspective and a touch of emotion. Storage at Pier 1 of Busan Port, August 22 – September 22

Busan International Comedy Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — The 12th edition of the comedy festival brings laughs to all ages. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Friday through September 1

MAD Stars @ BEXCO — Korea’s largest advertising festival returns for another year. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday

BWC Wedding Festival @ BEXCO — All your wedding needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Busan Book Content Fair @ BEXCO — A convergence exhibition that connects existing industries and new trends, such as domestic and foreign publishing industries and content. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday and Saturday

Yurari Ganbek Festival @ Yurari Square — Flea markets, food, and beer come together. Yurari Square, Jung-gu, 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, Through 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

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

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

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