Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.

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Day6@ BEXCO

The popular band celebrates its 10th anniversary with two concerts.

Centum City | Saturday, 5 p.m and Sunday 4 p.m.

Yang Jiwon @ KBS Hall

The Trot Prince performs a Saturday afternoon concert.

Suyeong-gu | Saturday, 2 p.m.

8th Anniversary Series @ Ovantgarde

Running every weekend from May 1st to May 31st, the series features Busan’s representative acts such as Say Sue Me, Hathaway, Soumbalgwang, Seaweed Mustache, and Erotic Worms Exhibition.

Kyungsung University area | Through May 31

Live Music Nights @ Ol’55

A relaxed weekend vibe with open-stage performances featuring local musicians and guest acts. Expect an easygoing mix of genres and spontaneous sets every weekend. Nam-gu | Friday–Saturday, After 7 p.m.

Haeundae Sand Festival @ Haeundae Beach

The popular sand castles return with lots of activities at the beach. Haeundae-gu | Friday through Monday

Jakdong Festa @ Jakdangso Youth Cultural Space

Now in its sixth year, the event is built around the theme “A Cultural Universe of Youth, Following Unknown Signals,” bringing together young creators and organizers to share ideas, experiences, and creative work. Jung-gu | Saturday and Sunday

Flowing Through Time: The 1980s Taiwan New Cinema and Its Legacy @ Busan Cinema Center

15 classic Taiwanese films from the 80s will be screened. Centum City | Through May 17

Busan Lotus Lantern Festival @ Song Sang-hyeon Square

The Lotus Lantern Festival returns in tribute to Buddha’s birthday. Busanjin-gu | Through May 17

Global Yeongdo Coffee Festival @ Amir Park

150 booths from 80 companies participate in this large-scale coffee festival. Yeongdo-gu | Friday and Sunday

Comic World @ BEXCO

The 333rd edition of the popular festival brings comics, anime, and more.. Haeundae-gu | Saturday and Sunday

Busan International Performing Arts Festival @ Citywide

This year’s festival features 52 works from 13 countries celebrating both traditional and contemporary expression. Citywide | Through Sunday

Can’t Resist Comics @ Busan Library

The exhibition, held across the second-floor gallery, lobby and Modullak Theater, will feature around 250 comics and webtoons, ranging from popular titles to graphic novels. Unlike traditional displays, the event allows visitors to handle and read the books directly. Sasang-gu | Through June 17

A Romantic Light Journey Through the Park @ Busan Citizens Park

The park is illuminated nightly with large-scale light installations, including a 12-meter Eiffel Tower centerpiece. Busanjin-gu | Through June

Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park

A seasonal installation invites visitors to walk through a flowing green barley landscape along the shoreline. Suyeong-gu | Through May 17

Busan Lawn Library @ Busan Citizens Park

Over 2,600 books from a variety of different genres available. Suyeong-gu | Wedneday through Sunday, Through June 16

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach

This week see a special drone and laser show with a Spiderman theme. Gwangalli Beach | Saturday, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Dadaepo Dream Sunset Fountain @ Dadaepo Beach

Enjoy the nightly fountain and music shows at one of the city’s unique attractions. Gwangalli Beach | Through September 30

International Meet-up @ Cafe With

Join a new language exchange and culture program each Friday night Kyungsung University Area | Friday, 7 p.m.

Special Exhibition: The Sea Crossers @ Busan Museum

A historical journey of Busan from the Joseon era to the modern port city. Nam-gu | Through May 17

On a Soil I Nourished @ Arise Art Space

This exhibition by a Palestinian photographer who is currently based in Gaza focuses on the reality of life in Gaza over the last 2 years. Although the artist will not be present, there will be a member of the Palestinian diaspora present to speak at the opening reception. Suyeong-gu | Through May 17

NOW Here, Nowhere @ Shinsegae Gallery Centum City

Media art exhibition by SILO Lab. Haeundae-gu | Through May 24

Harmony by Lee Seul-ro @ Saemo Cultural Complex

A large-scale exhibition marking the opening of a new cultural space. Yeongdo-gu | Through May 27

Standing Before the Earth: On a Fragile Boundary @ Geumsaem Art Museum

A climate-focused photography exhibition. Geumjeong-gu | Through June 14

Art Busan 2026: ART ACCENT Prologue

Enjoy an Art Busan-linked exhibition showcasing artistic harmony between generations by combining the experimental nature of young artists with the depth of middle-aged artists. Suyeong-gu | Through June 21

Loop Lab Busan

Now in its second edition, Loop Lab Busan centers on the theme of time and moving images, bringing together curated exhibitions, a citywide collaborative program, a curators’ forum, and an art fair. Busan Museum of Art, Busan Cultural Center, Domoheon, and partner institutions across the city | Through June 28

Rhinoceros and Unicorn @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

A thematic exhibition reinterpreting folktales. Saha-gu | Through July 19

Collection Island: Testimony of the Body @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

Works exploring body, memory, and trace. Saha-gu | Through July 19

Busan MoCA Collection: Embodied Testimony @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

An exploration of the body as memory, featuring Kim Soun-Gui, Ana Mendieta, and Chris Burden. Saha-gu | Through July 19

Arte Museum Busan

Immersive media art exhibition themed “CIRCLE,” highlighting the nature and culture of Busan. Yeongdo-gu | Ongoing

National Youth Para Games @ Citywide

18 locations host 17 events over the four-day event.. Citywide | Tuesday through Friday

Busan Butter Run @ Haeundae

Join a fun 7km run for charity and meet new friends. Haeundae | Saturday

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