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

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Music

Eulsukdo Opera Festival @ Eulsukdo Cultural Center — This week’s performance is Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” by the Busan Art Opera. Eulsukdo Cultural Center, Saturday

Busan Indie Live Summer Fest 2024 @ Geumsarak — The festival lineup features seven bands showcasing a variety of backgrounds and genres. Geumsarak, Geumjeong-gu, Saturday, 5 p.m.

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

Korean Black Eagles Performance @ Haeundae Beach — The Republic of Korea Air Force’s Black Eagles aerobatic team will perform in Busan as part of the 45th International Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Academic Conference. Haeundae Beach, Saturday, 2:30 p.m.

Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center — This year’s BIKY will feature 113 films from 34 countries, including 30 feature films, 83 short films, and 80 premieres. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through Sunday

The Sleeping Beauty @ Busan Citizens’ Hall — Two performances of The Sleeping Beauty are performed by the Universal Ballet Theater. Busan Citizens’ Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday and Saturday

Yeongnam Dance Festival @ Busan National Gugak Center — The month-long festival kicks off with its opening performance on Saturday evening. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 5 p.m.

2024 Korea-US-Japan Leadership Youth Summit @ BEXCO — Sharp minds from three countries come together to exchange ideas. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Blooming Water Festival @ Let’s Run Park Busan Gyeongnam — This outdoor water festival offers something for everyone, featuring seven water slides, including a 25-meter air slide and a tube pool perfect for swimming. Let’s Run Park Busan Gyeongnam, Through August 25

COSPAR @ BEXCO — The 45th Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research meets. BEXCO, Centum City, July 13-21

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 show sees its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 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

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

Memories of Busan, Urban Sketch @ Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum — This marks the museum’s first thematic exchange exhibition of 2024, showcasing over 100 previously unpublished documentary photos of Busan by renowned photographer Jinwoo Moon. Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Through August 11

Exhibition of Austrian Painter Gustav Klimt @ Busan Citizens’ Hall — This exhibition will feature over 50 representative works by Klimt, including “The Kiss” and “Judith.” Busan Citizens’ Hall, Through August 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

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

Sports

KI Sports Festival Busan @ BEXCO — A multi-sport event consisting of sports games, expos, conferences, and side events. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday

KT vs Lotte @ Sajik Stadium — The IPark look to break their winless streak. Sajik Stadium, Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.

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