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

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Music

2025 Busan Choral Festival & Competition @ BEXCO Auditorium, Busan Cinema Center — First launched in 2005 to commemorate the APEC Summit held in Busan, this year’s festival will feature 56 teams and 2,071 performers from five countries. BEXCO Auditorium, Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday

Kim Chang-ok Talk Concert @ BEXCO Auditorium — The popular singer returns for Season 5 of his talk concert. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Sunday, 2 p.m. and 6 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

Cheolma Hanu Bulgogi Festival @ Cheolma Urban Agriculture Park — Enjoy the taste of Korean hanu beef, a local specialty in Cheolma. Cheolma Urban Agriculture Park, Wednesday through Sunday

Passion & Fashion @ BEXCO — The Busan International Footwear, Techtextile & Fashion Exhibition highlight Busan’s fashion week. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Saturday

Busan Furniture Show @ BEXCO — Check out the latest from the furniture industry. BEXCO, Centum City, Wednesday through Saturday

Busan Pet Show @ BEXCO — All your pets needs in one place. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Halloween Pub Crawl @ Gwangalli –Five of Gwangalli’s most popular bars are teaming up this weekend for a Halloween-themed bar crawl dubbed the “Killer Pop Pop Crawl.” Gwangalli, Saturday

Busanpo @ Busan Cinema Center — This innovative musical production invites spectators to step into history as members of the Joseon naval fleet during the legendary Battle of Busanpo, the first naval victory of the Imjin War. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through Saturday

Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok @ Gwangbok-ro Fashion Street, Nampo-dong — Enjoy a street festival of fashion, fun, and events.  Gwangbok-ro Fashion Street, Nampo-dong, Saturday and Sunday

Busan Mackerel Festival @ Songdo Beach — Dig into Busan’s specialty seafood dishes at the 16th edition of the festival. Songdo Beach, Friday through Sunday

The Paintings & Prints Market @ B-Con Playground — Visitors can browse and purchase original works ranging from paintings and photography to prints and sculptures all created by artists based in Busan. B-Con Playground, Suyeong-gu, Sunday, 10 a.m.

Yongdusan-gil Pet Festival – Let’s Walk Together @ Yongdusan Park — The festival invites citizens and their furry friends for a full day of outdoor fun, education, and entertainment amid the park’s autumn colors. Yongdusan Park, Jung-gu, Saturday, 11 a.m.

2025 Yeongho-Nam Traditional Market Expo @ Busan Citizens Park — A total of 46 businesses from 39 markets across 11 cities and provinces will operate around 80 booths, offering an array of local specialties and traditional products. Dasom Square, Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Friday through 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

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

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

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

45th National Paralympics Sports Festival — The city hosts the top Paralympic athletes in the nation. October 31 – November 5

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