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

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.

2024 Busan Choral Festival & Competition @ BEXCO Auditorium, Busan Cinema Center, Busan Cultural Center — Concerts for the Choral Festival will take place around the city this week. BEXCO Auditorium, Busan Cinema Center, Busan Cultural Center, Wednesday through Saturday

Busan Bank 57th Anniversary Commemorative Concert @ BEXCO Auditorium — Nine musicians participate under the theme “1025 Concert”. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Friday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Candlelight Concert @ Nurimaru — The latest concert in the Candlelight series. Nurimaru, Haeundae, Sunday, 1 p.m.

Haeundae Jazz Festival @ Haeundae Cultural Center — Pianists and vocalists from Busan, an eight-member ska band, and vocalist Lim Jeong-hee will take the stage for an exciting performance. Haeundae Cultural Center, Haeundae Hall, Wednesday through Saturday

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

27th IAVE World Volunteer Conference 2024 Busan @ BPEX — The 27th edition of the largest volunteer conference takes place this week. Busan Port International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Tuesday through Friday

Busan Design Festival @ BEXCO — Domestic and international design brands, companies, and designers will participate and exhibit design content. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

MBC Wedding Expo @ BEXCO — A three-day expo for all your wedding needs. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

2024 Museum and Art Fair @ BEXCO — Complex cultural platforms that support everyday cultural experiences. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Hungarian Film Days @ Busan Cinema Center — The 6th Hungarian Film Festival will present eight representative films by Marta Mesáros, who is considered Hungary’s representative film director. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Busan Mackerel Festival @ Songdo Beach — The 15th edition returns for lovers of the popular fish. Songdo Beach, Friday through Sunday

Busan Folk Arts Festival 2024 @ Busan Citizens Park — The largest folk-art festival in the city brings experience programs and stage events. Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Saturday and Sunday 

Busan Sea Marathon @ BEXCO Outdoor Plaza — An early morning marathon across the streets of Busan. BEXCO Outdoor Plaza, Centum City, Sunday, 7:30 a.m.

Busan Arts Festival — Running through October 27, the Busan Arts Festival will host events at multiple venues, including the Busan Arts Center, Busan Cultural Center, Busan Citizens Hall, and the City Hall Exhibition Hall. Through October 27

UN Peace Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition @ Peace Park — The 26th edition of the festival has ended, but the flowers remain. Peace Park, Nam-gu, Through November 6

Hadestown @ Dream Theatre — A Korean production of the popular musical Hadestown takes over Dream Theatre. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, Through November 3

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

Marine Healing Program @ Citywide — Designed to promote both physical and mental well-being, the program has been a popular offering since its inception in 2021, reflecting the growing interest in healing tourism. Weekends through October 27

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

Doraemon in Busan @ P.ARK — Enjoy a special Doraemon exhibition with three fun zones to check out. P.ARK, Yeongdo, Through November 3

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

Monet to Andy Warhol @ Busan Cultural Center — Featuring 143 works from the Johannesburg Art Gallery and the National Gallery of South Africa, this is Busan’s first major masterpiece exhibition since 2011. Busan Cultural Center, Daeyeon-dong, Through October 27

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.

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.

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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