Events Happening

Music

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

Paik Kun-woo Piano Recital @ Busan Citizens Hall –– Paik Kun-woo returns to Busan to perform Mozart Project Program I. Busan Citizens Hall, Friday, 7:30 p.m.

2024 Urban Zakapa National Tour Concert 15th ‘Winter’ @ BEXCO Auditorium — The R&B trio performs two concerts this weekend. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday 6 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m.

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.

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

Busan Tea and Craft Fair @ BEXCO — The 2nd half of the year tea and craft fair brings delicious drinks to BEXCO. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Home and Living Goods Exhibition @ BEXCO — Everything for your home decor and more. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Food Fair @ BEXCO — Check out the latest in agricultural and aquatic products, food service franchises, livestock products, processed and dairy products, HMR household convenience meals, fermented foods, bakery/coffee, alcoholic beverages and beverages, food packaging and kitchen appliances, and halal foods. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

2024 Busan Organic, Eco-Friendly, and Return to Farming and Rural Areas Expo @ BEXCO — An exhibition and sale of eco-friendly and organic local specialties, organic food, and eco-friendly products. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

KNN Wedding Fair @ BEXCO — All your wedding needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday 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

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

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

Yeonje Obangmatgil Light Festival @ Ssangyong Apartment Area — The light street will be created in the Obang Food Road area of ​​Yeonsan-dong with the lighting time from 5 pm to 12 am. Ssangyong Apartment Area, Yeonsan-dong, Through February 10, 2025

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

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

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

Seomyeon Light Festival @ Seomyeon — Enjoy the 1.8-kilometer light show each evening until after the new year. Seomyeon, Through January 10, 2025

Rubber Shoes @ Provisional Capital Memorial Hall — This exhibition explores the significance of Busan’s rubber shoes in modern Korean history, covering the introduction of rubber shoes, the rise of Busan’s rubber shoe industry, and their role in daily life. Provisional Capital Memorial Hall, Through November 30

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

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

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

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

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.

Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night changes to Sunday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Sunday, 5 p.m.

Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday

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