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

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Busan Philharmonic Orchestra @ Busan Cultural Center

The BPO performs a special Children’s Concert under the theme “When I was Young”.

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

Candlelight Concerts @ Nurimaru

Two days of classic music from the popular music series.

Haeundae-gu | Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.

Miss Trot 4 @ BEXCO Auditorium

Two concerts are scheduled as part of the famous TV shows national tour.

Centum City | Saturday, 1 p.m and 6 p.m.

Yun Chan Lim @ Busan Concert Hall

The popular pianist performs a Saturday evening recital.

Busanjin-gu | Saturday, 5 p.m.

Lee Jae Hoon @ BEXCO Auditorium

The popular singer returns to Busan as part of his national “Come On” tour.

Centum City | Saturday, 6 p.m.

Pororo @ KBS Hall

Six performances of the favorite kids character on a mysterious journey.

Suyeong-gu | Saturday and Sunday

Kim Yu-jeong’s “Spring Spring” @ Suyeong Historic Park Outdoor Playground

A modern reinterpretation of the modern short story *Bombom*, humorously depicting the custom of a “son-in-law living with the wife’s family” in a remote mountain village in Gangwon Province during the 1930s.

Suyeong-gu | Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m.

MelON Disney + Ghibli Orchestra Concert @ Busan Citizens Hall

A Sunday afternoon concert featuring Disney classics.

Busanjin-gu | Sunday, 4 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.

Children’s Day Activities

Family month begins with a variety of activities for kids through the 5th. Citywide | Through May 5

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

Belgium Film Days @ Busan Cinema Center

A free screening with four selected films from Belgium. Centum City | Friday and Saturday

Busan Step-up Dance Festival @ Busan Cinema Center

The finals of the popular dance competition takes place this wekened. Centum City | Saturday and Sunday

Busan Wheat Festival @ Hwamyeong Ecological Park

This annual event, organized by the Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Festival Organizing Committee, celebrates wheat-based cuisine and culture from around the world. Gangseo-gu | Saturday and Sunday

Busan International Performing Arts Festival @ Citywide

This year’s festival features 46 works from 13 countries celebrating both traditional and contemporary expression. Citywide | Saturday and Sunday

Diamond Bridge Walking Festival @ Gwangalli Bridge

The annual walking festival across the bridge begins at BEXCO and finishes at Pukyoung National University. Haeundae-gu | 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

Kim Chun-hwan: Noir et blanc @ Date Gallery

Black-and-white works exploring contrast and materiality. Haeundae-gu | Through May 6

Spring Haze @ Busan Library Exhibition Hall

A group exhibition reflecting on spring and memory. Sasang-gu | Through May 7

Han Jae-hyuk: Dye, Time Seeping In @ Objecthood Gallery

Works exploring material transformation. Gijang-gun | Through May 7

Jeong Ji-yeong Exhibition @ Alliance Francais

Enjoy a free exhibition by artist Jeong Ji-yeong to commemorate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and South Korea. Dongnae-gu | Through May 8

Land of Boundaries and Memory, Hialeah @ Busan Citizens Park History Center

An exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, exploring the history of Camp Hialeah and its transformation into Busan Citizens Park. Busanjin-gu | Through May 10

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. KIA @ Sajik Stadium

The Giants look to start May strong with a three-day weekend series against the Tigers. Dongnae-gu | Friday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m.

KCC vs. Goyang Sono @ Sajik Indoor Stadium

Games 3 and 4 of the KBL finals takes place in Busan. Dongnae-gu | Saturday, 2 p.m. and Sunday 4:30 p.m.

Busan IPark vs. Cheonan City @ Gudeok Stadium

Table leaders Busan look to keep their top form against Cheonan City. Seo-gu | Sunday, 4:30 p.m.

Fleet Chinhae

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