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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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Clara-Jumi Kang & Sunwook Kim @ Busan Concert Hall
Kang and Kim team up for a duo recital.
Busanjin-gu | Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Busan Immersed in Jazz @ Domoheon
The free end of month concert series returns.
Suyeong-gu | Saturday, 5 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 Castles @ Haeundae Beach
The popular sand castles remain at the beach until June 14. Haeundae-gu | Through June 14
Africa Film Festival @ Busan Cinema Center
Experience the diverse cultures, stories, and cinematic voices of 15 African countries through this special celebration of African cinema. Centum City | Through May 27
Centum Beer Festival @ Busan Cinema Center
The city’s largest domestic beer festival is back with nightly entertainment. Centum City | Through May 31
Busan International Food Fair @ BEXCO
The popular food exhibition returns to BEXCO. Haeundae-gu | Thursday through Sunday
Busan Coffee Show @ BEXCO
Check out the latest trends in coffee. Haeundae-gu | Thursday through Sunday
W Wedding Fair @ BEXCO
All your wedding needs in one place. Haeundae-gu | Friday through Sunday
iTEF Study Abroad Fair @ BEXCO
An exhibition for prospective students lookin the study abroad. Haeundae-gu | Friday
Can’t Resist Comics @ Busan Library
The exhibition, held across the second-floor gallery, lobby and Modullak Theater, will feature around 250 comics and webtoons, ranging from popular titles to graphic novels. Unlike traditional displays, the event allows visitors to handle and read the books directly. Sasang-gu | Through June 17
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
Busan Lawn Library @ Busan Citizens Park
Over 2,600 books from a variety of different genres available. Suyeong-gu | Wedneday through Sunday, Through June 16
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach
This week see a special drone and laser show with a Spiderman theme. 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
International Meet-up @ Cafe With
Join a new language exchange and culture program each Friday night Kyungsung University Area | Friday, 7 p.m.
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 @ Busan Cultural Center
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
2026 Digital Subculture: Narrative and Story in the Digital Era @ Busan Museum of Art
An outdoor exhibition examining how digital culture shapes modern storytelling, featuring sculpture and installation works displayed across the museum’s open-air garden space.
Outdoor Sculpture Garden, Busan Museum of Art | 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
Seed Stories @ GoEun Museum of Photography
A photography exhibition tracing themes of origin, growth, and transformation through the lens of seeds as a metaphor for life, memory, and the natural world.
GoEun Museum of Photography | Through August 30
Moon Journey: Busan Moon Jars @ Haeundae Dalmaji Park & Busan Museum
An exhibition celebrating the iconic Korean moon jar — the round, white ceramic vessels of the Joseon Dynasty — displayed across two locations including the scenic hillside setting of Haeundae Dalmaji Park overlooking the sea.
Haeundae Dalmaji Park & Busan Museum | Through August 30
Arte Museum Busan
Immersive media art exhibition themed “CIRCLE,” highlighting the nature and culture of Busan. Yeongdo-gu | Ongoing
Busan IPark vs. Paju @ Asiad Main Stadium
The table leading IPark look to keep the momentum going versus Paju. Dongnae-gu | Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
National Junior Sports Festival @ Citywide
56 locations around the city host athletes from across the country. Citywide | May 23-26
LIV Golf @ Asiad Country Club
Experience world-class golf at one of Korea’s premier championship venues, where global stars meet modern Korean culture. Gijang-gun | May 28-31
Busan International Pole Vault Competition @ Gwangalli Beach
The annual competition returns to Gwangalli this Saturday. Suyeong-gu | Saturday
Midnight Race in Busan @ Busan North Port
Runners take on a 10km course at night. Dong-gu | Saturday
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.
