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

Megafield @ BEXCO — A full day of music with 12 bands taking the stage. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday, 3 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

ECCK Busan Information Session on Women Leadership @ Wyndham Grand Busan — Ms. María Castillo Fernández, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Korea, and Ms. Isabel Puig Palerm, CEO of IKEA Korea LTD, will engage with the audience in Busan. Wyndham Grand Busan, Wednesday, 5 p.m.

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, Monday

Swedish Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — The 13th edition features 9 Swedish films, 5 of which are unreleased recent films. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Thursday through Monday

2024 Korea Maritime Mobility Safety Expo @ BEXCO — The leading expo for Maritime mobility, safety institutions, organizations, and enterprises. BEXCO, Centum City, Tuesday through Thursday

2024 K-ICT Week in Busan @ BEXCO — This year’s edition features AI Korea 2024, Cloud Expo Korea 2024, and IT Expo Busan 2024. BEXCO, Centum City, Tuesday through Thursday

Excellent Small and Medium Enterprises and Agricultural Specialty Products Gift Fair @ BEXCO — An exhibition promoting, and selling agricultural products and industrial products and products from small and medium-sized enterprises from each regional area across the country. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Monday

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

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 features a 2,000 drone show for Chuseok. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 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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