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

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What’s on in Busan: July 28 - August 3

Events Happening

Music

Dureraum Saturday Outdoor Concert @ Busan Cinema Center — Enjoy a free monthly concert featuring film music by the Dureraum Wind Orchestra. Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater, Saturday, 5 p.m.

11 O’Clock Concert @ Busan Cinema Center — This month’s concert features the talents of Shim Hyun-jung. Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Theater, Wednesday, 11 a.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 Sea Festival @ Dadaepo Beach — The city’s biggest summer festival returns to Dadaepo Beach. Dadaepo Beach, Friday through Sunday

Night Race in Busan @ BEXCO — The night race follows the course from Gwangalli Beach to Gwangandaegyo Bridge and finishing at BEXCO. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday

North Port SUP FESTA 2025 @ North Port Waterfront Park — Highlights include SUP experiences, water bike rides, kids’ splash zone, and more. North Port Waterfront Park, Through August 6

Busan Children’s Fair @ BEXCO — Three days of family fun activities are set to take place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Busan Robot Competition @ BEXCO — The 15th edition features up and coming robot designers. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday

Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5 — Enjoy a collection of 140 works, including paintings, drawings, videos, and archival materials. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5, July 19–October 26

Brise-Soleil and Rounded Corners: Art Deco and Modernist Architecture in Southeast Asia Today @ ASEAN Culture House — The event aims to understand the background of the formation of major ASEAN cities through modern and contemporary architectural heritage. ASEAN Culture House, Haeundae-gu, Through November 9

Steidl Book Culture Magic On Paper @ Domoheon — This cross-genre archival exhibition illuminates the multifaceted world of Gerhard Steidl, the renowned German publisher of photography and art books. Domoheon Multipurpose Room, Suyeong-gu, Through December 7

Urban Resistence @ Arise Art Space — Featuring works by seven international and local artists, the exhibition examines the challenges of contemporary urban life and the idea of resistance in the face of ongoing transformation. Arise Art Space, Suyeong-gu, Through August 2

Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5 — Enjoy a collection of 140 works, including paintings, drawings, videos, and archival materials. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5, July 19–October 26

Aladdin @ Busan Dream Theatre — As the first Korean staging of Aladdin, the production is expected to introduce Busan audiences to this beloved musical in a grand new presentation setting over the summer. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, Through September 28

Beach Season Opening — All seven beaches open for summer operations on Tuesday. Through August 31

Haeundae Festa @ Haeundae Beach – A summer’s worth of activities are taking place at the beach until the end of August. Haeundae Beach, Through August 31

Gwangalli Character Zone @ Gwangalli Beach — Popular Kakao characters Ryan and Chunsik take part at the “Friends Tour IN Gwangalli” pop-up. Gwangalli Beach, Through August 31

Footprints of Liberation: Walking That Day @ Busan Museum — This exhibition highlights the various movements for independence that took place in Busan during the Japanese colonial period and the historical role that Beomeosa Temple played at the center of them. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through August 15

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.

Free Outdoor Theater @ Busan Cinema Center — The free outdoor theater season returns for another year on select Tuesdays. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Tuesday 8 p.m.

Footprints of Liberation: Walking That Day @ Busan Museum — This exhibition highlights the various movements for independence that took place in Busan during the Japanese colonial period and the historical role that Beomeosa Temple played at the center of them. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through August 15

Seeing with Ten Fingers @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Featuring the works of 20 multidisciplinary artists from Korea and abroad, the exhibition showcases over 70 synesthetic works. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through September 7

GAYA+TOON @ Bokcheon Museum — The exhibition features the winning works from the Gaya Webtoon & Illustration Contest held by the National Gimhae Museum. Bokcheon Museum, Dongnae-gu, Through August 10

Sawadee Thailand @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 cultural items from the Land of Smiles are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November

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

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

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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