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What’s on in Busan: May 8-10
haps Magazine Korea
May 7, 2026
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Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.
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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
K-pop Demon Hunters OST Concert @ Busan Concert Hall
Two performances of music from the award-winning series.
Busanjin-gu | Sunday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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.
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
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.
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
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 | 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
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. 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.
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.