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

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Music

Pipe Organ Series @ Busan Concert Hall — Thomas Trotter performs in the latest installment of the series. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Li Biao Percussion Group @ Busan Concert Hall — One of the world’s best percussionists performs this Sunday evening. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 5 p.m.

B0JEONG @ KT&G Sangsang Madang Live Hall — B0JEONG’s 2025 concert tour, “Hellvetica: Sabotage” makes its way to Busan. KT&G Sangsang Madang Live Hall, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Koyote @ BEXCO Auditorium — The vocal trio return to Busan for a Saturday evening concert. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Busan Jazz Port @ Space Won-ji — Every Saturday evening in November brings a new jazz concert. Space Won-ji, Saturday, 6 p.m.

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

Wicked @ Dream Theatre — The first original Broadway production to perform in Korea in 13 years begins its Busan run. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, November 13 through January 18

Christmas Village Busan @ Busan Cinema Center — Enjoy a Christmas-themed village in the city sure to get anyone in the holiday spirit. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through December 25

Indian Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — The 13th edition features seven popular Indian films. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

CO-Show @ BEXCO — The 2025 CO-SHOW brings together 18 advanced study fields, offering cutting-edge competitions and hands-on programs open to students of any major.. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Saturday

Korean Franchise Start-up Expo @ BEXCO — Check out a startup fair for aspiring entrepreneurs and the self-employed. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Saturday

2025 Busan–ASEAN Week @ Dong-gu Cultural Platform — Throughout the week, visitors can explore exhibitions introducing ASEAN countries, a resort-style rest zone, traditional souvenirs, and a market featuring ASEAN drinks and desserts. Dong-gu Cultural Platform, Dong-gu, Through November 30

Nanta @ Sohyang Theatre Shinhan Card Hall — The very popular non-verbal comedic performance features samulnori sounds from various cooking utensils. Sohyang Theatre Shinhan Card Hall, Centum City, Wednesday through Sunday

Sasang Pet Festival @ Silla University Animal Behavior Correction Training Center — Bring your pet to experience a variety of programs where you can enjoy walks, play, and education. Silla University Animal Behavior Correction Training Center (in front of Sasang-gu Animal Welfare Center), Sasang-gu, Saturday, 10 a.m.

Haeundae Kimchi Day With Haenam County @ Haeundae Platform — Stock up on your kimchi making supplies with direct sales of kimchi and sales of agricultural products like pickled cabbage, salt, and red pepper powder. Haeundae Platform, Haeundae-gu, Friday through Sunday

2025 Seven Bridge Tour – Busan Children’s Bicycle Festival @ Spo 1 Park Geumjeong Indoor Gymnasium — A kid’s bike event and more family fun experiences. Spo 1 Park Geumjeong Indoor Gymnasium, Geumjeong-gu, Saturday, 10 a.m.

2025 Busan Christmas Market @ Lotte Department Store Seomyeon — A Christmas market with all kinds of goodies are up for sale at the Signature Pop-up, B1, Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch in Seomyeon through December 28. Lotte Department Store, Seomyeon, Through December 28

Village d’Ananti ‘Tree Forest’ @ Ananti Village, Gijang — The village features 100 snow-covered Christmas trees ranging in height from 4 to 10 meters, decorated with 3,000 lights and festive ornaments, and is set to operate until the year’s end in Gijang. Ananti Village, Gijang, Through December 31

Haeundae Light Festival @ Gunam-ro, Haeundae Beach — The 12th edition of the Light Festival lights up the beach and Gunam-ro for the holiday season. Gunam-ro and Haeundae Beach, Saturday through January 18

Millak Luce Festa @ Millak Waterside Park — The 2nd annual light festival brings festive spirit to Millak-dong. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Through January 31

Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park — The popular end-of-year flower arrangement let’s you walk amongst the manmade barley field. Millak Beach Park, Suyeong-gu, Through May 17, 2026

Millak Waterside Sea Cinema @ Millak Waterside Park — Every weekend in November sees nightly screenings. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m.

PNU University Road Light Street Re:naissance @ PNU University Road area — Underway since late October, the PNU University area streets come alive with light from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily through January 18. PNU University Road area, Through January 18

2025 Seo-gu Light of Hope @ Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection — Running from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily, the streets of Seo-gu are transformed into an array of light sculptures. Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection, Seo-gu, Through March 14

Seomyeon Light Festival @ Around Seomyeon 1st Street — Eight events spread over a few weeks brings the downtown area alive. Around Seomyeon 1st Street, Busanjin-gu, Through February 14

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 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

Busan’s Treasure Island, Yeongdo @ Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History — The exhibition sheds light on the history, culture, and people of Yeongdo—an island that encapsulates the dramatic twists and turns of Busan’s modern and contemporary history. Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History, November 18 to March 2, 2026

2025 Jeonggwan Museum Children’s Special Exhibition: The World Inside House-shaped Pottery @ Jeonggwan Museum — To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the museum will hold a special children’s exhibition, “The World Inside House-Shaped Pottery,” to expand the diversity of its content to meet the needs of visitors and continue its mission of cultural education for future generations. Jeonggwan Museum, Through December 28

Dancing LEGO: 8th Yeongnam Dance Festival Collaboration @ Busan National Gugak Center — The display, located in the B1 and 1F exhibition halls, transforms Korea’s traditional performing arts into imaginative LEGO-style brick sculptures from LEGO Maker Colin Jin. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Through December 21

Writers Revealed – 500 Years of Literature and Art from Shakespeare Onward @ Busan Museum — This exhibition, the first of its kind in Asia, features works from Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, JK Rowling, andf 78 world-renowned British literary giants. Busan Museum, Daeyeon-dong, Through January 18, 2026

Steidl Book Culture Magic On Paper @ Domoheon — This cross-genre archival exhibition illuminates the multifaceted world of Gerhard Steidl, the renowned German publisher of photography and art books. Domoheon Multipurpose Room, Suyeong-gu, Through December 7

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

Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing

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