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.

Maxim Mravica @ BEXCO Auditorium — Crossover pianist Maxim Mravica will visit Korea for the first time in Korea with his newly formed Elite Mega Band. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Joo Hyun-mi @ Busan Citizen’s Hall Grand Theater — Enjoy a night of trot music with the popular Korean singer. Busan Citizen’s Hall Grand Theater, Sunday

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

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

Asian Contents Market @ BEXCO — The 18th edition takes place as one of the highlights of BIFF. BEXCO, Saturday Through Tuesday

Gupu Naru Festival @ Hwamyeong Ecological Park –The festival aims to highlight the rich history and culture of the region while showcasing the natural beauty of the Nakdong River Ecological Park. Hwamyeong Ecological Park, Buk-gu, Friday through Sunday

Dongnae Eupseong History Festival @ North Gate of Dongnae Eupseong, Oncheoncheon Cafe Street, Oncheonjang — The 30th edition of the historical festival returns. North Gate of Dongnae Eupseong, Oncheoncheon Cafe Street, Oncheonjang, Friday through Sunday

Yeongdo Bridge Festival @ Yeongdo Amir Park, around Yeongdo Bridge — The popular festival in Yeongdo celebrates its 32nd year. Yeongdo Amir Park, around Yeongdo Bridge, Yeongdo Island, Saturday and Sunday

Jeonpo Coffee Festival @ Jeonpo Cafe Street — The 8th edition brings great coffee and sweets to the Jeonpo area. Jeonpo Cafe Street, Busanjin-gu, Saturday and Sunday

Hanguel Day @ City Hall — Busan celebrates Hangeul Day with a government event. Busan City Hall, Wednesday

Oktoberfest @Hurshimchung — The yearly Oktoberfest party takes place in Dongnae. Hurschimchung, Nongshim Hotel, Thursday through Saturday

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

BFAA International Art Fair @ BEXCO — The Busan Fine Arts Association’s annual festival comes back to BEXCO. BEXCO, October 11-14

BFS Open House @ Busan Foreign School — This event offers prospective families the unique opportunity to experience the school’s rigorous American curriculum firsthand and learn about the vibrant BFS community. Busan Foreign School, Haeundae, Wednesday

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, Through Tuesday

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, Monday

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

Digital Media Wall @ Busan City Hall — The City Hall media wall will feature a captivating display of media art throughout September. Busan City Hall, Busanjin-gu, Through September 30

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 Biennale @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, HANSUNG1918, and Choryang House — The 2024 Busan Biennale will showcase the works of 78 artists from 62 teams representing 36 countries, under the theme “Seeing in the Dark.” Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, HANSUNG1918, and Choryang House, Through October 20

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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