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

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What’s on in Busan ‑ May 12 - May 18

Events Happening

Music

Busan City Youth Symphony Orchestra @ Busan Cultural Center — Baek Seung-hyun, Oh Chan-min, Seo Eun-woo, Kwon Ye-eun, Yoon Ji-han, Shin Ho-yeon, and Lee Hae-chang take the stage this Tuesday evening. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m

Yang Ji-won @ Busan KBS Hall — Yang Ji-won comes to town as part of his “Pullin’” tour. Busan KBS Hall, Namcheon-dong, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Yoon Soo-il @ BEXCO Auditorium — The popular 80s singer with the hit song “Apartment” comes to town for an evening show. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 5 p.m.

National Choir, Carmina Burana @ Busan Concert Hall — The latest pre-opening performance before the Concert Hall opens officially. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 p.m.

7th Anniversary Performance Series @ Ovantgarde — Over the course of a month, 42 artist teams will take the stage, presenting a diverse range of indie genres from rock and ska to electronic and acoustic. Ovantgarde, Daeyeon-dong, Through June 1

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 Step Up Dance Festival @ Busan Cinema Center, major tourist attractions across Busan — Enjoy a variety of different dance performances around the city this weekend. Busan Cinema Center, major tourist attractions across Busan, Friday through Sunday

TAXCHELIN 2025 @ Jung-gu, Seo-gu, Dong-gu, Yeongdo-gu — A dining event featuring recommendations from the city’s taxi drivers. Jung-gu, Seo-gu, Dong-gu, Yeongdo-gu, Friday through Sunday

Haeundae Sand Festival @ Haeundae Beach — The popular sand castles return the Haeundae Beach with a fun festival atmosphere as well. Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu, Friday through Next Monday

Busan Family Festival @ Busan Citizens Park — The Busan Family Festival will take place with online events continuing through May 25. Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Saturday

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.

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

Gwangalli Eobang Festival @ Gwangalli Beach — One of spring’s biggest festivals in the city, dedicated to fishermen and the sea. Gwangalli Beach, Friday through Sunday

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

Embrace the Universe @ Soul Art Space — Kim Deok-yong’s latest series combines mother-of-pearl and wood to visualize cycles, nature, and cosmic imagery. Soul Art Space, Haeundae, Through May 20

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

Ramine’s Lighthouse Impressions @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — French marine anthropologist and writer Ramin Debrest visited Busan and created 24 artworks featuring lighthouses from France and Europe, including the Oryukdo Lighthouse. Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Dongnae, Through June 1

Plastic: Remaking Our World @ Hyundai Motorstudio Busan — The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Vitra Design Museum, titled “Plastic: Remaking Our World,” highlights the dual nature of plastic—both as a symbol of innovation and a significant environmental challenge. Hyundai Motorstudio Busan, Suyeong-gu, Through May 25

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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