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

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Junghwa Park @ Busan Concert Hall

Soprano Junghwa Park performs with special guests this Wednesday evening.

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

Day6@ BEXCO

The popular band celebrates its 10th anniversary with two concerts.

Centum City | Saturday, 5 p.m and Sunday 4 p.m.

Yang Jiwon @ KBS Hall

The Trot Prince performs a Saturday afternoon concert.

Suyeong-gu | Saturday, 2 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

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.

Haeundae Sand Festival @ Haeundae Beach

The popular sand castles return with lots of activities at the beach. Haeundae-gu | Friday through Monday

Flowing Through Time: The 1980s Taiwan New Cinema and Its Legacy @ Busan Cinema Center

15 classic Taiwanese films from the 80s will be screened. Centum City | Through May 17

Busan Lotus Lantern Festival @ Song Sang-hyeon Square

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

Global Yeongdo Coffee Festival @ Amir Park

150 booths from 80 companies participate in this large-scale coffee festival. Yeongdo-gu | Friday and Sunday

Comic World @ BEXCO

The 333rd edition of the popular festival brings comics, anime, and more.. Haeundae-gu | Saturday and Sunday

Busan International Performing Arts Festival @ Citywide

This year’s festival features 52 works from 13 countries celebrating both traditional and contemporary expression. Citywide | Through 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

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

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

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

Lotte Giants vs. NC @ Sajik Stadium

The Giants play a mid-week Nakdong River series versus NC. Dongnae-gu | Tuesday through Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

National Youth Para Games @ Citywide

18 locations host 17 events over the four-day event.. Citywide | Tuesday through Friday

Fleet Chinhae

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