Here is what’s going on around the city this week.

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11 O’Clock Film Music Concert @ Busan Cinema Center

The monthly concert series returns with its classical tribute to movie music.

Haeundae-gu | Wednesday, 11 a.m.

UNESCO International Jazz Day @ Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater

The 2-hour concert features the sounds of Big Band music.

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

Disney in Concert @ Busan Concert Hall

Disney classics are performed for audiences aged 4 and above.

Busanjin-gu | Friday, 5 p.m.

Dureraum Outdoor Concert @ Busan Cinema Center

The free outdoor music series returns to the Cinema Center.

Centum City | Saturday, 5 p.m.

Lee Boram @ Busan Cinema Center

Member of the group SeeYa performs a solo concert as part of her “Sparkle” tour.

Centum City | Saturday, 6 p.m.

Lee Jae Hoon @ BEXCO Auditorium

The popular singer returns to Busan as part of his national “Come On” tour.

Centum City | Saturday, 6 p.m

8th Anniversary Series @ Ovantgarde

Running every weekend from May 1st to May 31st, the series features Busan’s representative acts such as Say Sue Me, Hathaway, Soumbalgwang, Seaweed Mustache, and Erotic Worms Exhibition.

Kyungsung University area | Through May 31

K-pop Demon Hunters OST Concert @ Busan Concert Hall

Two performances of music from the award-winning series.

Busanjin-gu | Sunday, 2 p.m. and 6 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 | Through April 28

Busan Lotus Lantern Festival @ Song Sang-hyeon Square

The Lotus Lantern Festival returns in tribute to Buddha’s birthday. Busanjin-gu | May 1-17

Gijang Market Festival @ Gijang Market Public Parking Lot

Two days of fun with concerts and goods for sale. Gijang | Saturday and Sunday

Kinky Boots @ Dream Theatre

Weekend performances of the popular musical will be performed. Busanjin-gu | 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 | Through Tuesday

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

40 Steps Flea Market @ 40 Steps Culture & Tourism Street

A recurring creative market featuring handmade goods, accessories, and craft items in a historic downtown setting. Nampo-dong | Tuesdays & Thursdays through November, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach

Community coastal run from Haeundae toward Gwangalli, bringing runners together along the seaside route. Haeundae-gu | Monday

Trivia @ HQ

Midweek pub quiz night featuring rotating categories and a lively Gwangalli crowd. Nam-gu | Wednesday, 9 p.m.

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach

Enjoy a Nighttime drone performance over the bay each weekend. 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

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

On a Soil I Nourished @ Arise Art Space

This exhibition by a Palestinian photographer who is currently based in Gaza focuses on the reality of life in Gaza over the last 2 years. Although the artist will not be present, there will be a member of the Palestinian diaspora present to speak at the opening reception. Suyeong-gu | May 2-17

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

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

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

Far East Throwdown @ BEXCO

The semi-finals of the Asian CrossFit Championships get underway. Centum City | Friday–Sunday

Nakdong River Slow Triathlon Festa @ Hwamyeong Ecological Park

The 2nd edition of a slow triathlon lets athletes participate at their own pace. Gangseo-gu | Saturday

Lotte Giants vs. Kiwoom @ Sajik Stadium

The Giants look to end April strong with a three-day week series against the Bears. Dongnae-gu | Tuesday through Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

KCC vs. Anyang @ Sajik Indoor Stadium

Game 3 of the KBL semi-finals takes place in Busan. Dongnae-gu | Tuesday through Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Fleet Chinhae

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