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.

Busan Maru International Music Festival — The largest classical music festival of the year takes place at Busan Cultural Center, Haeundae Cultural Center, Eulsukdo Cultural Center, Busan Cinema Center, and more. Citywide, September 3-22

Choryangcheon Busking Festival Chosking @ Choryangcheon Downstream Plaza —Nine teams compete for busking glory. Choryangcheon Downstream Plaza, Dong-gu, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Busanjin-gu Citizens Open Music Concert @ Busan Citizen’s Park — Four performances highlight the 2nd Open Music Concert 2024. Busan Citizen’s Park, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 7 p.m.

Simsubong @ KBS Hall — Enjoy a performance of the Simsubong National Tour Concert: Flower Road. KBS Hall, Namcheon-dong, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Jeong Dong-ha X Ali @ KBS Hall — THE GREATEST: Immortal Songs Jeong Dong-ha X Ali tour comes to Busan. KBS Hall, Namcheon-dong, Sunday, 2 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

Yongdusan Summer Festival @ Yongdusan Park — Transforming the area in front of Yongdusan Media Park Busan Tower into a beach-themed oasis with sand and palm trees, this summer festival promises a vibrant mix of entertainment and culinary experiences. Yongdusan Park, Through September 22

Busan International Photo Festival @ Storage at Pier 1 of Busan Port — The eighth edition of the festival aims to offer you a fresh perspective and a touch of emotion. Storage at Pier 1 of Busan Port, Through September 22

Gwangalli Beach Book Fair @ Gwangalli Beach — The Gwangalli Beach Book Fair brings together various members of the publishing ecosystem — publishers, bookstores, book clubs, goods producers, writers — and the readers of Busan, creating a community of book enthusiasts. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday and Sunday

Blue Planet Future Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — The 3rd Blue Planet Future Festival (BPFF), a film festival directly addressing the climate crisis, is scheduled to take place at the Busan Cinema Center. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, September 5-9

Dong-gu 168 The Deck Night Screening Theater @ 168 The Deck — An evening screening of “Little Forest” will take place. 168 The Deck, Dong-gu, Thursday, 7 p.m.

Watermelon Pool @ BEXCO Auditorium — Five performances of the family-friendly musical. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday

Busan Alley Festival @ Bongsan Village Masil-gil Street — The second week of the event features musical performances, artist activities and stargazing events. Bongsan Village Masil-gil Street, Yeongdo, Saturday and Sunday

Korea Open Busan International Dragonboat Festival @ Suyeonggang River APEC Naru Park — The 12th annual dragonboat festival returns. Suyeonggang River APEC Naru Park, Monday

Suyeong-gu Barefoot Walking Challenge @ Gwangan Beach Park Outdoor Stage — The Super Earthing Challenge walk takes place at the beach on Saturday. Gwangan Beach Park Outdoor Stage, Sunday, 3 p.m.

ENTECH @ BEXCO — Korea’s Leading Green Business Platform returns. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday

World Climate Industry EXPO @ BEXCO — This year’s Climate Industry International Expo, now in its second year, has established itself as the nation’s premier event in the climate and energy sector. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday

International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2024 @ Busan Citizen’s Park — Enjoy a promotional event for International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2024. Busan Citizen’s Park, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 4 p.m.

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

1674 A Complete World Map – Mysterious World Tour @ Busan Museum — This themed exhibition was planned to inform people of the historical value and importance of the Gonyujeondo. Busan Museum, Nam-gu, Through September 8

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

Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds in Busan @ Busan Museum of Movies — The free exhibition “Design of Scenes” at the Busan Film Experience Museum showcases the work processes of three renowned Korean art directors. Busan Museum of Movies, Through September 22

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

Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds in Busan @ Busan Museum of Movies — Experience the project designs of art directors during the making process of a movie. Busan Museum of Movies, Jung-gu, Through September 22

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 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 returns to Thursday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, 9 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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