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

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What’s on in Busan ‑ May 19-25

Events Happening

Music

Seo Hyewon @ Busan Cultural Center — Seo Hyewon takes the stage this Tuesday evening for a piano recital. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m

Busan Philharmonic Orchestra @ Busan Concert Hall — The latest pre-opening performance before the Concert Hall opens officially. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Baroque Keyboard Music on the Piano @ Busan Cultural Center — A Baroque piano concert featuring works by Handel, Bach, and Rameau will be held. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Saturday, 5 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

New Zealand Wine Festival @ Park Hyatt Busan — The Kiwi Wine Festival returns for its 20th edition, featuring great wines and a gourmet buffet. Park Hyatt Busan, Marine City, Saturday, 6 p.m

ECCK All European Night @ Signiel Hotel — The European Chamber of Commerce in Korea celebrates its big spring event in style. Signiel Hotel, Haeundae, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Global Gathering 2025 @ Busan Cinema Center — The biggest expat gathering of the year takes place this Saturday. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Saturday, 11 a.m.

Busan International Performing Arts Festival — The 22nd edition features 40 works from 14 countries. Citywide, May 23 – June 1

Global Yeongdo Coffee Festival @ Amir Park — Coffee lovers unite at the annual festival in Yeongdo. Amir Park, Yeongdo, Friday through Sunday

Jeonpo International Spring Market @ Cafe Han Dee — Enjoy an afternoon market of shopping, snacks, and fun. Cafe Han Dee, Jeonpo-dong, Sunday, 2 p.m.

BUTECH 2025 @ BEXCO — The Busan International Machinery Fair features around 550 booths this year. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday 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, Monday

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

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