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What’s on in Busan: Oct. 10-12
haps Magazine Korea
October 9, 2025
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.
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Weather Forecast
Busan weather forecast for Oct. 10-12 (Image by Accuweather)
Music
PIPE ORGAN SERIES @ Busan Concert Hall — Ken Cowan plays an organ recital this Saturday evening. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 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
King Yul’s Daily Life Pop-up King Yul Goes to Busan and Lives @ Yongdusan Park — visitors can explore King Yul’s quirky apartment, enjoy themed photo zones and games, shop at a charity market for pets, and even meet King Yul in person on October 11. Yongdusan Park, Nampo-dong, Through October 12
MBC Wedding Fair @ BEXCO — All your wedding needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Busan Reptile Forum @ BEXCO — The reptile forum returns to BEXCO. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Busan Sea Library @ Dadaepo Beach — Each weekend brings the popular outdoor library to Dadaepo Beach. Dadaepo Beach, Saturday and Sunday through October 19
Busan International Photo Festival Festival @ F1963, Space Won-ji, Hakjang Industrial Complex Ilsan — The festival invites domestic and international artists and their works to showcase the aesthetic value of Korea’s unique spirituality and philosophy. F1963, Space Won-ji, Hakjang Industrial Complex Ilsan, Suyeong-gu, September 24 – October 23
Sea Art Festival @ Dadaepo Beach — Outdoor artworks blend with the coastal landscape in a major biennial. Dadaepo Beach, September 27-November 2
Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams Music Show @ Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams — The fountain show is back for another year of excitement. Daily except for Monday, Dadaepo, 8 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
The Room Remains @ Space Bv – Lee Jeong-yun’s installation inaugurates Space Bv’s new venue, using collected objects to create metaphoric connections. Space Bv, Geumjeong-gu, Through October 12
Hilma af Klint: Proper Summons @ Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5 — Enjoy a collection of 140 works, including paintings, drawings, videos, and archival materials. Busan Museum of Contemporary Art Gallery 5, July 19–October 26
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
Topography of Labor – 12 Scenes @ Busan Museum of Modern Art – Eunbi Kwon’s installation explores invisible and peripheral labor through moving sculptures. Busan Museum of Modern Art, Saha-gu, Through October 19
Return @ National Museum of Forced Mobilization – Commemorating Korea’s liberation, this exhibition tells stories of repatriated forced laborers. National Museum of Forced Mobilization, Nam-gu, Through October 31
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
Sports
Bucheon vs. Busan IPark @ Gudeok Stadium — The IPark search for a cruicial three points versus a tough Bucheon squad. Gudeok Stadium, Sunday, 2 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.