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

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Park Seo-jin @ BEXCO Auditorium — Park Seo-jin performs two concerts this weekend as part of his national tour. BEXCO Auditorium, Haeundae, Saturday and Sunday

Busan Jazz Port @ Space Wonji — Designed as an easy weekend outing for both locals and visitors, Busan Jazz Port highlights the city’s long connection to the sea while bringing warm, intimate live music into the heart of Yeongdo. Space Wonji, Yeongdo-gu, Saturday, 6 p.m. Through March 28

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.

Jeongwol Daeboreum Events — On the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, Jeongwol Daeboreum is traditionally considered important as a seasonal custom to wish for good luck in the new year by burning the moon house, Ganggangsullae, and breaking the boreum. Citywide, Tuesday

The Oscars Special 2026 @ Busan Cinema Center — Watch the best movies from last year at the annual retrospective through March 24. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through March 24

Busan Food Fair @ BEXCO — Check out some great eats from around the region. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday 

2026 Busan Architecture and Interior Exhibition @ BEXCO — The show comprises 400 booths from 100 companies. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday 

iTEF Study Abroad Fair @ BEXCO — Schools from around the globe converge to meet prospective students. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday

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

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

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

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

Land of Boundaries and Memory, Hialeah @ Busan Citizens Park History Center — Marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, the exhibition explores the layered history of Camp Hialeah, the people who lived and worked around it, and the site’s eventual transformation into Busan Citizens Park. Busan Citizens Park History Center, Busanjin-gu, Through May 10

Winter Collection @ OKNP Busan — Collection show featuring major Korean and international artists including Kim Tschang-yeul and Lee Ufan-era contemporaries. Grand Josun 4F, Haeundae, Through March 12

Meeting Room — Yeom Ji-ae Solo Exhibition @ Gallery Playlist — Ink works exploring boundaries between private and shared space. Gallery Playlist, Jung-gu, Through March 14

Together, With Us — Inclusive Artists Exhibition @ BISCO Gallery — Works by seven disabled and non-disabled artists presented in a collaborative residency project. BISCO Gallery, Nampo Underground Shopping Center, Through March 31

Swallow Calling Spring — Son Jung-won Solo @ Objecthood Gallery — Minhwa-inspired works visualizing the seasonal shift from winter to spring. Objecthood Gallery, Gijang, Through March 2

ARTISTART 2026 @ KT&G Sangsangmadang Busan — Emerging artists from regional art universities showcase new works. KT&G Sangsangmadang Busan, Busanjin-gu, Through April 10

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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