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

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Busan Philharmonic Orchestra @ Busan Concert Hall

The BPO’s 630th Subscription Concert is highlighted by a performance of Kim Dasol on the piano.

Busanjin-gu | Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Spring OST Concert @ Big Dipper Library Art Hall

Lee Ji-hyun, Kim Ji-in, Lee Chae-won, and Lee Yun-kyung perform OST classics in Haeun Hall.

Haeundae-gu | Saturday, 3 p.m.

Busan Immersed in Jazz II @ Domoheon

Busan’s only outdoor jazz concert, highlighting live music and storytelling by leading Korean and international musicians.

Suyeong-gu | Saturday, 5 p.m.

homezone @ Big Dipper Library Art Hall

Singer homezone performs a one-hour free concert as part of the April Sunset Concert series under the theme “Spring Touching the Front Door.”

Jung-gu | Saturday, 5 p.m.

KNN Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra @ Busan Concert Hall

Seo Hee-tae, Choi Jung-won, Park Hoe-rim, and Koo Bon-soo perform as part of the KNN Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra 10th Anniversary Korean Art Song Festival.

Busanjin-gu | Saturday, 7 p.m.

Live Music Nights @ Ol’55

A relaxed weekend vibe with open-stage performances featuring local musicians and guest acts. Expect an easygoing mix of genres and spontaneous sets every weekend. Nam-gu | Friday–Saturday, After 7 p.m.

Busan International Short Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center

The 43rd edition of the festival highlights great short films from around the globe. Centum City | April 23-28

Joseon Tongsinsa Korea-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival @ North Port Waterfront Park, Joseon Tongsinsa History Museum, around Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu

The annual festival celebrates ties between Japan and Korea with a parade and exciting events. Jung-gu | Friday–Sunday

Spring Fair @ Busan Foreign School

Enjoy a cultural fair and fun for the whole family at the BFS campus. Haeundae-gu | Saturday, 11 a.m.

Gijang Anchovy Festival @ Daebyeon Harbor

A coastal food festival celebrating local seafood culture with tasting events, night programs, and live entertainment. Gijang-gun | Friday–Sunday

Busan Start-up Festival @ BEXCO

New businesses and franchises are on hand for aspiring entrepreneurs. Centum City | Thursday–Saturday

Busan International Outdoor Camping & Leisure Sports Festival @ BEXCO

Check out the latest in camping and leisure sports just in time as camping season begins. Centum City | Friday–Sunday

K-Pet Fair Busan @ BEXCO

All your pets’ needs in one place. Centum City | Friday through Sunday

2026 Spring Welcome Excellent SME and Agricultural & Specialty Product Gift Fair @ BEXCO

Products from regions around the nation are on hand for purchase. Centum City | April 24-28

Busan Step-Up Dance Festival @ Millac the Market

The preliminary rounds get underway before next month’s final event. Suyeong-gu | Saturday and Sunday

A Romantic Light Journey Through the Park @ Busan Citizens Park

The park is illuminated nightly with large-scale light installations, including a 12-meter Eiffel Tower centerpiece. Busanjin-gu | Through June

Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park

A seasonal installation invites visitors to walk through a flowing green barley landscape along the shoreline. Suyeong-gu | Through May 17

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach

Nighttime drone performance over the bay with updated weekend showtimes. Gwangalli Beach | Saturday, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Dadaepo Dream Sunset Fountain @ Dadaepo Beach

Enjoy the nightly fountain and music shows at one of the city’s unique attractions. Gwangalli Beach | Through September 30

International Meet-up @ Cafe With

Join a new language exchange and culture program each Friday night Kyungsung University Area | Friday, 7 p.m.

Im Guk: Predicting Possibility @ 18-1 Gallery

A solo exhibition exploring uncertainty and time. Jung-gu | Through April 25

Infinity Layers Between the Point and Time @ Domoheon

Artists Mirae Kim, Moonassi, Younghwan Park, and Chung-hyun Cho present works in collaboration with the Busan Museum of Art. Suyeong-gu | Through April 26

Emotion Tree by Lee Mi-so @ Ocean Gallery LCT

A solo exhibition translating emotions into tree forms. Haeundae-gu | Through April 30

Yoon Sae-rom: Fragments of a Day 05, Diary @ Lina Gallery Busan

Sculptural works preserving memory and emotion. Haeundae-gu | Through May 1

Green Flame by Jung Cheol-gyo @ Leo & Gallery

Works centered on vitality and transformation. Gangseo-gu | Through May 2

Kim Chun-hwan: Noir et blanc @ Date Gallery

Black-and-white works exploring contrast and materiality. Haeundae-gu | Through May 6

Spring Haze @ Busan Library Exhibition Hall

A group exhibition reflecting on spring and memory. Sasang-gu | Through May 7

Han Jae-hyuk: Dye, Time Seeping In @ Objecthood Gallery

Works exploring material transformation. Gijang-gun | Through May 7

Jeong Ji-yeong Exhibition @ Alliance Francais

Enjoy a free exhibition by artist Jeong Ji-yeong to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and South Korea. Dongnae-gu | Through May 8

Land of Boundaries and Memory, Hialeah @ Busan Citizens Park History Center

An exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, exploring the history of Camp Hialeah and its transformation into Busan Citizens Park. Busanjin-gu | Through May 10

Special Exhibition: The Sea Crossers @ Busan Museum

A historical journey of Busan from the Joseon era to the modern port city. Nam-gu | Through May 17

NOW Here, Nowhere @ Shinsegae Gallery Centum City

Media art exhibition by SILO Lab. Haeundae-gu | Through May 24

Harmony by Lee Seul-ro @ Saemo Cultural Complex

A large-scale exhibition marking the opening of a new cultural space. Yeongdo-gu | Through May 27

Standing Before the Earth: On a Fragile Boundary @ Geumsaem Art Museum

A climate-focused photography exhibition. Geumjeong-gu | Through June 14

Loop Lab Busan

Now in its second edition, Loop Lab Busan centers on the theme of time and moving images, bringing together curated exhibitions, a citywide collaborative program, a curators’ forum, and an art fair. Busan Museum of Art, Busan Cultural Center, Domoheon, and partner institutions across the city | Through June 28

Rhinoceros and Unicorn @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

A thematic exhibition reinterpreting folktales. Saha-gu | Through July 19

Collection Island: Testimony of the Body @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

Works exploring body, memory, and trace. Saha-gu | Through July 19

Busan MoCA Collection: Embodied Testimony @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

An exploration of the body as memory, featuring Kim Soun-Gui, Ana Mendieta, and Chris Burden. Saha-gu | Through July 19

Arte Museum Busan

Immersive media art exhibition themed “CIRCLE,” highlighting the nature and culture of Busan. Yeongdo-gu | Ongoing

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