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

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London Philharmonic Orchesta @ Busan Concert Hall — Conductor Edward Gardner and pianist Son Yeol-eum join the LPO for an evening concert. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Friday, 7:30 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.

Events

October Festa IN Gwangalli @ Gwangalli Beach — The festival’s highlight will be its “neighborhood-themed streets,” where each of Suyeong-gu’s five neighborhoods, Suyeong, Mangmi, Minrak, Namcheon, and Gwangan, will feature booths showcasing their signature shops, cafes, bakeries, bookstores, and florists. Gwangalli Beach, Friday through Sunday

Chinatown Cultural Festival @ Busan Station, Choryang-dong — The annual Chinatown festival returns for another year. Busan Station, Choryang-dong, Friday through Sunday

3rd Bunecia Art Free Market @ Jangrim Port — Saha-gu District will host the 3rd Bunecia Art Free Market at Janglim Port on October 18 and 19, transforming the “Venice of Busan” into a lively waterfront festival filled with art, food, and performances. Jangrim Port, Saha-gu, Saturday and Sunday

Seomyeon Festival @ Jeonpo-dong — Eight events spread over a few weeks brings the downtown area alive. Jeonpo-dong, Busanjin-gu, October 13 – November 2

Small Business Mutual Growth Festival @ Oncheoncheon area of ​​Jangjeon Station — This event will promote consumption of small business products and deliver a message of mutual growth. Oncheoncheon area of ​​Jangjeon Station, Geumjeong-gu, Saturday and Sunday

Busan Finance Week @ BEXCO — You can meet directly with expert instructors in various fields such as real estate, stocks, pensions, and insurance.. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday and Saturday

Starry Sea Busan Night Pop-up Season 3 @ Yongdusan Park — You can meet Netmarble’s popular game character Kungya with arious things to enjoy such as a ‘Retro Snack Shop Experience Zone’, ‘Special Fan Goods Sales Zone’, a‘Large Character Photo Zone’, and a ‘Flea Market Zone’. Yongdusan Park, Through October 26

Forest Experience Festival @ Haeundae and Hwamyeong Arboretum — This large-scale eco-experience program, which expects around 1,500 participants, invites children and families to explore the beauty of the forest through hands-on learning and outdoor activities. Haeundae and Hwamyeong Arboretum, Friday and Saturday

Banyeo 2-dong Market Beer and Discount Festival @ Banyeo 2-dong Market — Organized as part of Busan’s Traditional Market Revitalization Project, the event focuses on boosting consumption and drawing more people back to traditional markets. Banyeo 2-dong Market, Haeundae, Thursday though Saturday

Busan Garden Show @ Nakdong River Garden at Samrak Ecological Park — The event aims to promote a garden culture that unites nature, the city, and its citizens into one harmonious ecosystem. Nakdong River Garden at Samrak Ecological Park, Thursday through 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.

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

106th National Sports Festival — 82 venues across the city host the top athletes in the nation. October 17-23

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.

Fleet Chinhae

USAG Daegu