What’s on in Busan: Jan. 19-25

Gwangalli Beach with buildings and a bridge at night.

(Photo courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)

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

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Events Happening

Music

Krystian Zimerman @ Busan Concert Hall — Polish pianist and conductor Krystian Zimerman will perform Tuesday evening at the Busan Concert Hall. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Hwang Young-woon @ BEXCO — Hwang Young-woon visits Busan as part of his “My Oppa is Back” tour. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday

Lee Jae-beom @ BEXCO — Lee Jae-beom’s 40th anniversary concert tour comes to BEXCO. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday

Seol Min-seok’s Great Adventure in Korean History: Ahn Jung-geun @ BEXCO Auditorium — Six performances over two days for the popular children’s musical. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday

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

Busan Baby & Early Childhood Education Fair @ BEXCO — Check out the lastest trends for your youngsters. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Pet Show @ BEXCO — All your pets needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Gwangbok Winter Tree Festival @ Nampodong — The popular winter festival lights up Nampodong for the holiday season. Nampodong, Through February 22

Oncheoncheon Light Festival @ Dongnae Station — The 45-day festival promises dazzling light sculptures, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages. Dongnae Station, Through February 1

Domoheon Winter Illumination @ Domoheon — Enjoy a radiant lawn garden and Christmas trees inside the main building. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Through late February

A Romantic Light Journey through the Park @ Busan Citizens Park — The popular park lights up nightly, with a 12-meter Eiffel Tower as the highlight. Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Through June

Millak Luce Festa @ Millak Waterside Park — The 2nd annual light festival brings festive spirit to Millak-dong. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Through January 31

Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park — The popular end-of-year flower arrangement let’s you walk amongst the manmade barley field. Millak Beach Park, Suyeong-gu, Through May 17

2025 Seo-gu Light of Hope @ Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection — Running from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily, the streets of Seo-gu are transformed into an array of light sculptures. Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection, Seo-gu, Through March 14

Seomyeon Light Festival @ Around Seomyeon 1st Street — Eight events spread over a few weeks brings the downtown area alive. Around Seomyeon 1st Street, Busanjin-gu, Through February 14

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night changes back to Wednesday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Wednesday, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday

Culture Events

Banksy Photo Exhibition “Who is Banksy” by Martinbull @ Busan Citizens Hall — Enjoy works with photographs by British Banksy expert Martin Bull. Busan Citizens Hall, Busanjin-gu, Through March 29

Nakdong Arts Center Opening Festival @ Nakdong Arts Center — The city’s newest cultural center opens with a variety of performances. Nakdong Arts Center, Gangseo-gu, Through March 5

The Treasure Island of Busan, Yeongdo @ Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum — The Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History will hold a special exhibition in 2025 titled “Yeongdo, Busan’s Treasure Island,” which focuses on the history and culture of Yeongdo, which fully embodies Busan’s modern and contemporary history. Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Jung-gu, Through March 2

Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing

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