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What’s on in Busan this Weekend: June 20-22

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Music

Symphony No. 9 of one @ Busan Concert Hall — The first official concert features Conductor/Pianist Chung Myung-whun, violinist: Sayaka Shoji, cellist Jian Wang accompained by the Asia Philharmonic Orchestra. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 p.m.

Igudesman & Joo: And Now Beethoven @ Busan Concert Hall — Enjoy an early morning tribute to Beethoven at the Chamber Hall. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 11 a.m.

Emperor & Organ @ Busan Concert Hall — Cho Seong-Jin, Chung Myung-whun, Cho Jae-Hyuck and the APO feature in the second official concert. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 5 p.m.

Dureraum Outdoor Concert @ Busan Cinema Center — The monthly free concert takes place on the outdoor stage at the Cinema Center. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Busan City Choir @ Busan Cultural Center — The Busan City Choir performs under the theme “War, Peace, and Hope”. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Friday, 7:30 p.m

Lee Seung-hwan @ BEXCO Auditorium — Lee Seung-hwan comes to town to promote his fourth album “Human”. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 6 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

Busan International Magic Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — A variety of events, as well as a magic convention, are scheduled. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan International Ocean Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — Films dedicated to the world’s oceans will be screened under the theme “Where the sea touches us”. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

“The Cuttlefish” Book Release Party @ HQ — Busan-based author Chris Tharp will be on-hand to sign copies of his latest release. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Korea Railways and Logistics Fair @ BEXCO — The country’s biggest logistics and railways fair takes place. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Saturday

Busan Tea and Craft Fair @ BEXCO — The Busan International Tea & Craft Fair allows guests to experience various teas and tea utensils as well as unique crafts. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

K-Illustration Fair @ BEXCO — Look at the trends of the illustration industry and see works drawn by various artists. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

K-Handmade Fair @ BEXCO — Enjoy a variety of handmade products from local and domestic vendors. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Opening Ceremony @ Haeundae Square — The 25-meter wide and 31-meter tall screen, installed on the wall of the Grand Josun Busan hotel, will begin operating on June 20 with a video titled “A Special Day in Haeundae”, showcasing major attractions in the district. Haeundae Square, Friday, 8 p.m.

Haeundae Barefoot Walking Competition @ Haeundae Beach Event Plaza — A 3-km evening walk to Mipo and back is scheduled to take place. Haeundae Beach Event Plaza, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Busan Sea Library @ Millak Waterside Park — The Sea Library will feature themed reading zones, such as “Dawn,” “Waves,” and “Citizens’ Bookshelf”, with over 4,700 curated books, free seating, and bean bags facing the sea. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Saturday and Sunday

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.

Lawn Library @ Busan Citizens’ Park — Enjoy an outdoor library at Hialehah Lawn Square. Busan Citizens’ Park, Busanjin-gu, Through June 15

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — The drone show resumes its regular schedule this week. 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

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

Re-cheop, Busan Incubate 2025 Special Exhibition @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum –A special exhibition showcasing the history and culture of Busan’s now-vanished jaecheop (freshwater clam) fishing and peddling traditions through artifacts, photos, and oral history. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Buk-gu, Through December 21

Loop Lab Busan — The Loop Lab Busan Exhibition is a collaborative digital and media art event held across approximately 23 cultural spaces, including public and private museums, alternative spaces, and galleries throughout Busan. Throughout Busan, Through June 26

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

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

Sawadee @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 real items, including traditional Thai costumes, are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November

Sports

Samsung vs. Lotte @ Sajik Stadium — The Giants host a three-game series with Daegu rivals Samsung. Sajik Stadium, Sajik-dong, Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 5 p.m.

Cheongju vs. Busan IPark @ Gudeok Stadium –– The IPark looks to continue their impressive form versus Cheongju. Gudeok Stadium, Sunday, 7 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