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

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Whats on in Busan This Weekend ‑ May 9-11

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Music

Hello Classic: Handel vs. Bach @ Busan Concert Hall — The latest pre-opening performance before the Concert Hall opens officially. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 p.m.

A Night of Songs and Arias @ Busan Cultural Center — 18 performers take the stage in this two-hour concert. 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

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

Art Busan @ BEXCO — One of the country’s most influential art fairs returns this week. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

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

Busan Ballet Season @ Busan Cinema Center — Two performances under Artistic Director Ballerina Kim Joo-won. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m.

Diamond Bridge Walking Festival — Thousands of walkers begin their journey from BEXCO to PKNU over the famed local bridge. Sunday, 7:45 a.m.

Jakdang Festa @ Youth Workshop — The festival embraces contemporary trends, catering to the interests of young individuals through a diverse lineup of cultural and artistic events. Youth Workshop, Jung-gu, Saturday and Sunday

Busan Story Slam @ Arise Art Space — Battle for the title of best story under the theme “No one would believe me”. Arise Art Space, Suyeong-gu, Saturday, 7 p.m.

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — The drone show will return to its regular schedule. 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

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

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

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

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