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

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Music

Haeundae Jazz Festival @ Haeundae Cultural Center — A four-day music event dedicated to jazz. Haeundae Cultural Center, Haeundae-gu, Wednesday through Saturday 

Busan Immersed in Jazz @ Domoheon — The monthly concert is Busan’s only outdoor jazz concert highlighting live music and storytelling by leading Korean and international musicians. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Saturday, 5 p.m.

October Sunset Concert @ Big Dipper Library Art Hall — Choi LB performs “The History of the Jjijil”. Big Dipper Library Art Hall, Saturday, 5 p.m.

BNK Busan Bank’s 58th Anniversary Concert @ BEXCO Auditorium — Sohyang and the KNN Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seo Hee-tae are joined by Jeon Yu-jin, Byun Jin-seop, and Lee Sun-hee. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Candlelight Busan Concert @ Busan Citizens Park — The 65-minute performance will feature the string quartet Lissus Quartet, performing beloved pieces including Joe Hisaishi’s Studio Ghibli soundtracks like My Neighbor Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle, as well as timeless hits by the late Kim Kwang-seok. Hialeah Lawn, Busan Citizens Park, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Hans Zimmer Orchestra Concert @ Busan Concert Hall — Kim Rina, Baek Dong-hoon, Irina, and the IYSO Orchestra pay tribute to the music master. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Sunday, 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.

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

Busan Jagalchi Festival @ Jagalchi Market — The 32nd edition features some of the regions top seafood dishes. Jagalchi Market, Nampo-dong, Thursday through Sunday

LaLaLa Festival @ Pusan National University Station — Check out the latest youth trends at the yearly festival. Pusan National University Station, Geumjeong-gu, Friday through Sunday

Dongnae Eupseong History Festival @ North Gate of Dongnae Eupseong, Dongnae Cultural Center, Oncheoncheon Cafe street, Oncheonjang — Take a look back into the historical part of Korea. North Gate of Dongnae Eupseong, Dongnae Cultural Center, Oncheoncheon Cafe street, Oncheonjang, Dongnae-gu, Friday through Sunday

UN Peace Festival @ UN Peace Park — Surround yourself in nature at the 27th edition of the Peace Festival. UN Peace Park, Nam-gu, Saturday and Sunday

Joseon Tongsinsa Procession Simplified Reenactment: From Busan to the World @ Car-free zone along Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu — Together with the procession and promotional booths that honor the legacy of the Joseon Tongsinsa, it offers a variety of participatory activities, ensuring a memorable moment for all. Car-free zone along Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Busan Folk Arts Festival @ Busan Citizens Park — Experience programs, intangible heritage, Korean folk-art, traditional food, traditional plays, and a folk village are all part of the fun. Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Saturday and Sunday

Hurshimcheong Oktoberfest @ Hotel Nongshim — The yearly Oktoberfest party returns to the craft brewery. Hurshimcheong, Hotel Nongshim, Dongnae-gu, Thursday through Saturday

Gamcheon Culture Village Alley Festival @ Gamcheon Culture Village — The 15th edition of the festival has plenty to enjoy around the popular tour destination. Gamcheon Culture Village, Friday and Satuday

Busan Peace Film Festival @ Corner Theater, BNK Busan Bank Art Theater — This festival showcases films around living in a peaceful world. Corner Theater, BNK Busan Bank Art Theater, Jung-gu, Friday through Sunday

2025 Socially Engaged Arts Convention @ Domoheon — Around 50 teams including lifestyle culture clubs, culture and arts education groups, and citizen artists will showcase ‘daily art experiences’ in music, dance, theater, and art that they have been honing. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Saturday and Sunday

KORMARINE @ BEXCO — The 24th International Shipbuilding & Marine Industry Exhibition takes over BEXCO this week. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday

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

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

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

Echoes of the Waves: Folktales of Busan @ Hermon Gallery — Local artist Jeongmin Lee explores the myths and legends that have shaped the cultural soul of her hometown, Busan. Hermon Gallery, Haeundae, October 24-30

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, Through 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

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

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

Busan Ocean Marathon @ BEXCO — Runners take to the streets in this annual marathon. BEXCO, Centum City, Sunday, 7:30 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.

Fleet Chinhae

USAG Daegu