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What’s on in Busan: May 22-24
haps Magazine Korea
May 22, 2026
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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Busan weather forecast for May 22-24. (Image by Accuweather/courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)
King of Singers 3 @ KBS Hall
The popular show makes its way to Busan for four shows.
Suyeong-gu | Saturday and Sunday,1 p.m. and 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
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.
King of Singers 3 @ KBS Hall
The popular show makes its way to Busan for four shows.
Suyeong-gu | Saturday and Sunday,1 p.m. and 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
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.
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
Art Busan 2026: ART ACCENT Prologue
Enjoy an Art Busan-linked exhibition showcasing artistic harmony between generations by combining the experimental nature of young artists with the depth of middle-aged artists. Suyeong-gu | Through June 21
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
Lotte Giants vs. Samsung @ Sajik Stadium
The Giants play a weekend series versus league leaders Samsung. Dongnae-gu | Friday through Sunday
National Junior Sports Festival @ Citywide
56 locations around the city host athletes from across the country. Citywide | May 23-26
Please note that some events may be postponed or canceled around the city. While we do strive for accuracy, some events may change their operating times and days.