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

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Music

Good Night Concert Festival @ Haeundae Beach — Three nights, three different themes of concerts on the beach. Haeundae Beach, Wednesday through Friday

Busan International Rock Festival @ Samnak Park — Three full days of concerts from domestic and international musicians. Samnak Park, Friday through Sunday

Kim Tae-gyun @ KBS Hall — The popular multi-talented artist brings his talents to Busan. KBS Hall, Namcheon-dong, Saturday

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

Busan International Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — The 29th edition of Asia’s largest film festival returns. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, October 2-11

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

World Creator Festival Busan — The World Creator Festival is a comprehensive festival that will provide the best enjoyment with various events such as content, performances, and 130 famous creators from around the world. Citywide, October 2 through October 6

ASEAN-Korea Fashion Week @ BEXCO — Enjoy ASEAN fashion at the BEXCO parking lot and Busan Fashion Biz Center. BEXCO and Busan Fashion Biz Center, Centum City, Through Saturday

Busan Webtoon Festival @ Busan Cultural Content Complex, Sohyang Theatre Shinhan Card Hall — A series of events featuring the best comics and webtoons around. Busan Cultural Content Complex, Sohyang Theatre Shinhan Card Hall, Through Sunday

BeFM Special Broadcast @ BEXCO — The event, named “All-Star English”, will feature a variety of performances and interactive segments aimed at promoting Busan as a global city that embraces English learning and entertainment. BEXCO Festival Shiwol Village, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Busan Street Arts Festival @ Gwangalli Beach — This year’s festival, themed “Creating a Wave of Street Art,” aims to challenge and expand the boundaries of street art, showcasing 20 diverse works, including seven officially invited pieces — five international and two domestic — and 13 contest entries. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday and Sunday

Jagalchi Festival @ Jagalchi Market and Eurari Square — The 31st edition of the festival goes back in time and celebrates the city’s love of seafood. Jagalchi Market, Eurari Square, Nampo-dong, Through Sunday

Kobe Baby Fair @ BEXCO — All your baby needs under one roof. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Cafe Show @ BEXCO — Coffee, desserts, and a whole lot more. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Finance Week @ BEXCO — Everything related to finance is at your fingertips. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday and Saturday

Busan Craft Beer Masters Challenge @ BEXCO Outdoor Plaza — The best brewers in the city compete for craft beer supremacy. BEXCO Outdoor Plaza, Saturday and Sunday

DIVE 2024 @ Sleepless for 3 days, BEXCO Exhibition Center 1 Hall 2B — The Data Insights and Visualization Event is a global hackathon event to enhance data utilization capabilities. Sleepless for 3 days, BEXCO Exhibition Center 1 Hall 2B, Friday through Sunday

Busan International Food Expo @ BEXCO — The international food expo brings food tastings and more. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Busan Alley Festival @ Dadae Badanuri-gil — The final alley festival of the year takes place around Dadaepo Beach. Dadae Badanuri-gil, Friday through Sunday

Busan International Streaming Festival @ Paradise Hotel Busan, The Bay 101, Busan Cinema Center — The International OTT Festival (INTERNATIONAL STREAMING FESTIVAL) is an international exchange event that introduces OTT services and content and promotes the development of the OTT industry. Paradise Hotel Busan, The Bay 101, Busan Cinema Center, Friday through Sunday

Busan International Performing Arts Market @ Busan Cultural Center, Kyungsung University, around the cultural alley in Nam-gu — The official selection includes 40 domestic and international performances spanning genres such as dance, theater, and multidisciplinary arts. Busan Cultural Center, Kyungsung University, around the cultural alley in Nam-gu, October 4-8

Gwangalli Sea City YES @ Gwangalli Beach — From October 5-7, the Gwangalli Sea City Yes program will combine daytime marine activities like yachting, motorboating, and paddleboarding with evening outdoor movie screenings at Minrak Waterside Park. Gwangalli Beach, October 5-7

ACFM @ BEXCO — As part of BIFF, the Asian Content and Film Marker brings buyers and content professionals from around the world. BEXCO, Centum City, October 5-8

Beyond Hangul & K Culture Festival @ BEXCO — A variety of events scheduled to showcase the best of Korean culture. BEXCO, Centum City, October 6-8

2024 Starry Sea Busan Night Market @ Hwamyeong Ecological Park — First introduced last year, the night market quickly became a beloved event, leading to its return with an even richer lineup of activities. Hwamyeong Ecological Park, Saturday and Sunday

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

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.

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone 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

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

Be Coming Home @ Arise Artspace — The group exhibition Be Coming Home, features new works by seven Busan-based artists from diverse backgrounds. Arise Artspace, Through October 6

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

Ahn Chang-hong. Drawing, Old Future @ Jung-gu Cultural Center — This exhibition spans his works from different eras, highlighting his social criticism and recent installations from the Ghost Fashion series. Jung-gu Cultural Center, Through October 11

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

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

Seoul E-Land vs. Busan IPark @ Gadeok Stadium — The IPark look to continue their recent good form against Seoul. Gadeok Stadium, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Busan Citizens Sports Festival @ Gangseo Indoor Gymnasium — Organized to promote physical activity and encourage social harmony, the festival is one of Busan’s largest annual events dedicated to sports enthusiasts. Gangseo Indoor Gymnasium, 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