KOREA
People are enjoying a show.

What’s On in Busan This Weekend (Photo courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)

Check out what’s going on around the city this weekend in Busan.

Please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel so you can keep up-to-date on what’s happening around the city.

Weather Forecast

Busan Weather Forecast for Nov. 7-9

Busan Weather Forecast for Nov. 7-9 (Image courtesy of Accuweather)

Music

Shin Seung-hoon @ BEXCO Auditorium — Shin Seung-hoon performs twice as part of his Sincerely 35 tour. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 6 p.m.

Ilya Rashkovskiy @ Busan Concert Hall — Russian pianist Ilya Rashkovskiy performs Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday, 7:30 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.

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra @ Busan Concert Hall — Conductor Klaus Mäkelä is joined by violinist Daniel Lozakovich as part of the World Concert Series. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 5 p.m.

Live Music @ Ol’55 — Open stage events take place every Friday and Saturday night. Ol’55, KSU, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.

Other stuff

Events

2025 UN Weeks — Organized by the Busan Global City Foundation, this year’s event coincides with the UN’s 80th anniversary and runs from UN Day from October 24 through Turn Toward Busan Day on November 11. October 24 through November 11

Yeongdo Bridge Festival @ Yeongdo Amir Park, around Yeongdo Bridge — The 33rd edtion of the popular festival in Yeongdo takes place. Yeongdo Amir Park, around Yeongdo Bridge, Friday through Sunday

Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo @ BEXCO — The largest seafood expo returns to BEXCO. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Friday

Jeonpo Tool Road Non-Alcohol Festival @ Jeonpo Tool Road — Sobi consumption coupons that can be used at participating businesses at a 50% discount. Jeonpo Tool Road, Busanjin-gu, Friday through Sunday

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.

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — A special one time show featuring 2,500 drones for Chuseok. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 8 p.m.. 

International Meet-up @ Cafe With — Join a new language exchange and culture program each Friday night. Cafe With, Kyungsung University, Friday, 7 p.m.

Culture

Brise-Soleil and Rounded Corners: Art Deco and Modernist Architecture in Southeast Asia Today @ ASEAN Culture House — The event aims to understand the background of the formation of major ASEAN cities through modern and contemporary architectural heritage. ASEAN Culture House, Haeundae-gu, Through November 9

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

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.

The best stories from the Pacific, in your inbox

Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan, Korea, Guam, and Okinawa with travel tips, restaurant reviews, recipes, community and event news, and more.

Sign Up Now