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

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BCH Connection: Dear Schubert @ Busan Concert Hall — Go Hee-an, Han Woong-won, and Jeong Yong-do team up for a memorable concert. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Ghibli & Disney Film Music FESTA @ Busan Concert Hall — Classic music from Disney’s greatest hits will be performed. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 5 p.m.

Joe Hisaishi Film Music Concert @ Busan Concert Hall — Hits from the popular Japanese conductor will be played. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 2 p.m.

Busan Jazz Port @ Space Won-ji — Every Saturday evening in November brings a new jazz concert. Space Won-ji, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Open Mic @ Basement — Head on out to hear some live local talent in PNU. Basement, PNU, Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Open Mic @ Ol’55 — Open mic returns to Ol’55 each Wednesday evening. Ol’55, KSU, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Wicked @ Dream Theatre — The first original Broadway production to perform in Korea in 13 years begins its Busan run. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, November 13 through January 18

Busan Dream Baby Fair @ BEXCO — All your babies needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

The Golf Show @ BEXCO — Check out the latest in golf equipment. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Food Expo @ BEXCO — From leading domestic and international food companies and organic brands to a return-to-rural information center and special exhibitions showcasing the beauty of tea and crafts, the event offers an integrated lifestyle festival combining flavor, nature, and culture. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Tea & Craft Festival @ BEXCO — The latest trends in tea and crafts will be on show. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

2025 Busan Organic, Eco-Friendly, and Return-to-Farm Expo @ BEXCO — Special exhibitions will be available on site. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Busan Illustration Fair @ BEXCO — One of the most popular illustration fairs each year returns. BEXCO, Centum City ,Friday through Sunday

KNN Wedding Fair @ BEXCO — Prospective brides and grooms can check out the newest trends. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Magic in Taejongdae, a Car-Free Drive-In Theater @ Taejongdae Drive-in CGV Yeongdo — This event provides camping in the city with movies and performances, and a sweet potato party. Taejongdae Drive-in CGV Yeongdo, Saturday, 4 p.m.

Geumjeong-gu Youth Dance Festival @ Pusan National University Station Culture Sharing Center — A popular youth dance festival takes over the subway platform in PNU. Pusan National University Station Culture Sharing Center, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park — The popular end-of-year flower arrangement let’s you walk amongst the manmade barley field. Millak Beach Park, Suyeong-gu, Through May 17, 2026

Goodbye Citizen Sharing Market @ Songsanghyeon Square — A large flea market takes place at the Sunken Plaza area within Songsanghyeon Square. Songsanghyeon Square, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 10 a.m.

Busan International Fireworks Festival @ Gwangalli Beach — The 20th edition of the fireworks festival plans to be the biggest yet. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m.

Millak Waterside Sea Cinema @ Millak Waterside Park — Every weekend in November sees nightly screenings. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m.

Seomyeon Light Festival @ Around Seomyeon 1st Street — Eight events spread over a few weeks brings the downtown area alive. Around Seomyeon 1st Street, Busanjin-gu, Through February 14

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule with a combined laser show. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.  

Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night changes back to Wednesday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Wednesday, 9 p.m.

Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday

The Treasure Island of Busan, Yeongdo @ Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum — The Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History  will hold a special exhibition in 2025 titled “Yeongdo, Busan’s Treasure Island,” which focuses on  the history and culture of Yeongdo, which fully embodies Busan’s modern and contemporary history. Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Jung-gu, November 18 – March 2

2025 Jeonggwan Museum Children’s Special Exhibition: The World Inside House-shaped Pottery @ Jeonggwan Museum — To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the museum will hold a special children’s exhibition, “The World Inside House-Shaped Pottery,” to expand the diversity of its content to meet the needs of visitors and continue its mission of cultural education for future generations. Jeonggwan Museum, Through December 28

Dancing LEGO: 8th Yeongnam Dance Festival Collaboration @ Busan National Gugak Center — The display, located in the B1 and 1F exhibition halls, transforms Korea’s traditional performing arts into imaginative LEGO-style brick sculptures from LEGO Maker Colin Jin. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Through December 21

Writers Revealed – 500 Years of Literature and Art from Shakespeare Onward @ Busan Museum — This exhibition, the first of its kind in Asia, features works from Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, JK Rowling, andf 78 world-renowned British literary giants. Busan Museum, Daeyeon-dong, Through January 18, 2026

Steidl Book Culture Magic On Paper @ Domoheon — This cross-genre archival exhibition illuminates the multifaceted world of Gerhard Steidl, the renowned German publisher of photography and art books. Domoheon Multipurpose Room, Suyeong-gu, Through December 7

Sawadee Thailand @ Sasang Life History Museum — 437 cultural items from the Land of Smiles are on display. Sasang Life History Museum, Through November

Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing

Fleet Chinhae

USAG Daegu