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

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Music

2024 Saha Cultural Performance “Our Neighborhood Concert” @ Janglim Dongwon Royal Duke Apartment — Five musical performances are scheduled at this free outdoor performance. Janglim Dongwon Royal Duke Apartment Open Square, Saha-gu, Friday, 6:30 p.m.

Kang Sooyi Viola Recital@ Busan Cultural Center — Kang Sooyi performs a viola recital this Saturday evening. Busan Cultural Center, Saturday, 5 p.m.

2024 Jung-gu Romantic Concert @ Yongdusan Park — The main performances of this concert are by Weena Band, Murooin Choir, Kim Jang-su, and Zoo hosted by KNN announcer Jeong Hee-jeong. Yongdusan Park, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Saturday Performance of Korean Traditional Music & Dance @ Busan National Gugak Center — The Busan National Gugak Center presents its weekly Saturday afternoon concert. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 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

G-STAR @ BEXCO — The biggest gaming exhibition in the country returns to Busan. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Winter Light Tree Festival @ Gwangbok-ro — The opening ceremony event takes place Friday night at 5:30 p.m. Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Through February 2, 2025

Goodbye Citizen Sharing Market @ Song Sang Hyun Square — The last citizen-sharing market of 2024 takes place on Saturday. Song Sang Hyun Square, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 10 a.m.

1st Golden Autumn Imagination Festival @ Oncheoncheon Eoulmadang below Exit 3 of Busan National University Subway Station — Enjoy a flea market, busking performances, and events by small business owners located in Geumjeong. Oncheoncheon Eoulmadang below Exit 3 of Busan National University Subway Station, Saturday, 12 p.m.

Dadaepo Fishing Port Culture Festival @ Dadaepo Port Suhyup Auction House — Two days full of events and singers around Dadaepo. Dadaepo Port Suhyup Auction House, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.

Starry Night (RETRO PARTY) @ Jobang-ro 10-beongil — A special time to remember the vibrant Jo-bang commercial district of the past and meet the newly transformed Jo-bang. Jobang-ro 10-beongilJobang-ro 10-beongil (road between Dongil Tower and Busan MBC), Friday, 6 p.m.

2024 Busan Ballet Season @ Busan Cinema Center — Four performances of “Shining Wave” featuring artistic director Kim Joo-won. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Overwatch 2 Invitational @ Busan Esports Arena — Four teams, including professional players and influencers, will compete in a best-of-3, five-match format. Busan Esports Arena, Busanjin-gu, Saturday and Sunday

Jung-gu Citizens Walking Competition @ Yurari Square — A walking event through the beautiful Bukhang Port. Yurari Square, Jung-gu, Saturday, 8 a.m.

Liquid Arts+42 Open Stage @ cafe.takaka — Liquid Arts Open Stage is a free-for-all of performance art performances threaded together on the event day for a three-hour celebration of poetry, spoken word, storytelling, music, dance, and whatever else can be conjured into the overall logistics and spirit of the day. cafe.takaka, Haeundae-gu, Sunday, 4 p.m.

Korea Sale Festa — This year, the event is back with the largest number of corporate participants to date and a wider variety of discounted items and discounts. Through November 30

2024 Songjeong Surf Village Sunset Picnic Party @ Songjeong Beach — Enjoy an afternoon full of music and fun. Songjeong Beach, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Tree Village @ Village d’Ananti G-Square — The village will feature 100 snow-covered Christmas trees ranging in height from 4 to 10 meters, decorated with 3,000 lights and festive ornaments. Village d’Ananti G-Square, Gijang, Through December 31

Millak Luce Festa @ Millak Waterside Park — Running from November 2, 2024, to February 28, 2025, Milupe will feature LED structures and media art along the park’s walking paths. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, November 2 through February 28, 2025

Canadian Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — This year’s festival features an exciting lineup of films in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Telefilm, and more. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, November 7-17

Yeonje Obangmatgil Light Festival @ Obong Food Road — Enjoy the night light display in Yeonsan-dong. Obong Food Road, Yeonsan-dong, Through February 10, 2025

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

Art of Shadow @ Busan National Science Museum — World-renowned shadow artist Vincent Bal, known as the “Magician of Shadows” and beloved by 1.2 million followers worldwide, brings his captivating “Art of Shadow” exhibition to Busan. Busan National Science Museum, Gijang, Through March 3, 2025

Cultures and Histories of Indigenous People in North America @ Busan Museum — This exhibition is a joint exhibition planned by the National Museum of Korea and the Denver Museum in the United States. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through February 16, 2025

The Threshold @ Arise Art Space — Through diverse interpretations, the exhibition explores how thresholds impact both our external worlds and our internal landscapes. Arise Art Space, Suyeong-gu, Through November 16

Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ F1963 — This globally renowned exhibition showcases breathtaking wildlife photography, highlighting the beauty and fragility of the natural world. F1963, Suyeong-gu, Through November 27

Art on the Street — This unique art exhibition transforms seven bus stops across the city into vibrant mini-galleries showcasing works by local artists. Through December 31

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

Now Our Diary I Will Use It @ Jeonggwan Museum — A special exhibition showcasing 10 years of collected records and archival data to highlight the museum’s value, with additional programs including commentary, experiential learning, and more. Jeonggwan Museum, Through December 31

Busan, When I Miss the Salty Smell @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum — The exhibition will showcase 60 new relics, including decontamination equipment, folklore materials, and videos. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Buk-gu, Through April 13, 2025

Yummy Yummy Busan @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — The Busan Marine Natural History Museum will hold the “Golden Brown Busan” exhibition from June 25 to December 1, showcasing mackerel’s cultural and historical significance. Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Through December 1

Sports

WEMIX 2024 @ Haeundae Beach Golf & Resort — After the 2024 KLPGA Tour season ends, the top 24 players in the final Wemix Points rankings will compete fiercely to become the true champion. Haeundae Beach Golf & Resort, Saturday and Sunday

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