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

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What’s on in Busan: June 2 - June 8

Events Happening

Music

Shin So-mi @ Busan Cultural Center — Shin So-mi performs a cello recital Tuesday evening. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m

Korean Drama OST Concert @ Haeundae Cultural Center Goeun Hall — A concert featuring hit classical music from popular Korean dramas. Haeundae Cultural Center Goeun Hall, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Yunji Lee @ Busan Cultural Center — Lee performs a piano recital under the theme “Spectrum on the Keyboard”. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Sunday, 5 p.m

2025 Sonus Archive Concert @ BEXCO Auditorium — Experience the deep resonance of music through the warm melodies and emotional performancess of Airman, Colde, and Car, the garden. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 5 p.m

Yoon Jong Shin @ Dream Theatre — The popular singer-songwriter performs this Sunday in Busan. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 4 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

National Presidential Election — Voters head to the polls on Tuesday to decide the next president of South Korea. Tuesday

Centum Beer Festival @ Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Plaza — Busan’s largest domestic beer festival returns for 10 days. Busan Cinema Center Outdoor Plaza, Centum City, Through Sunday

Busan International Dance Festival @ Busan Cinema Center Haneulyeon Theatre, Special Stage of Haeundae Beach, Hot Spots in Busan — The 21st edition features 30 dance teams from nine countries. Busan Cinema Center Haneulyeon Theatre, Special Stage of Haeundae Beach, Hot Spots in Busan, Wednesday through Sunday

Busan Dream Baby Fair @ BEXCO — All your baby’s needs under one roof. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Sports, Leisure, Golf Expo/Gift Show/Furniture Expo @ BEXCO — Check out the latest trends for 2025. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

9th Busan Architecture Fair @ BEXCO — Visitors can gain new perspectives and understanding of architecture, culture, and life through this fair. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Korea Camping Car Show @ BEXCO — Get the latest for your camping needs. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Jang Bogo Rowing Competition @ Seonakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Stadium  — This year’s event features 620 participants from across the country, competing in 79 categories from 20 different teams. Seonakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Stadium, May 31 through June 8

Haeundae Sand Castles @ Haeundae Beach — The popular sand castles remain on the beach for viewing. Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu, Through June 8

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. — No movie this week

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

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

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

BusanMoCA Performing Arts: Green Shivering @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Focusing on the diversity of performing arts, this exhibition presents works of overlapping media such as installation, video, performance, and sound art. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Through June 15

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

BusanMoCA Performing Arts: Green Shivering @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art — Focusing on the diversity of performing arts, this exhibition presents works of overlapping media such as installation, video, performance, and sound art. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Saha-gu, Through June 15

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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