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

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Music

Jaap van Zweden & Clara-Jumi Kang @ Busan Cultural Center — Jaap van Zweden & Clara-Jumi Kang join the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Busan Cultural Center, Saturday, 5 p.m.

BeFM Special Music Concert @ Nurimaru APEC House — In celebration of UN Week, enjoy a Peace Concert under the theme “Busan, City of Peace,” featuring performances by BeFM hosts and special guest artists. Nurimaru APEC House, Haeundae, Friday, 4 p.m.

Dalmaji Hill Beyond the Moon Stars Concert @ Dalmaji Hill Awoolmadang — Choi Baek-ho, Kim Jang-soo, Travel Sketch with Sunny Hill Eun-ju are scheduled to perform. Dalmaji Hill Awoolmadang, Haeundae, Saturday, 6 p.m.

Saturday Performance of Korean Traditional Music & Dance @ Busan National Gugak Center — The Busan National Gugak Center presents its weekly Saturday afternoon concert. Busan National Gugak Center, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 3 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

Passion and Fashion @ BEXCO — The annual Busan International Footwear, Techtextile & Fashion Exhibition returns. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

Night-out in Fall with SHUYA & TOYA @ Yongdusan Park — Enjoy a pop-up store with two fun emoticon characters. Yongdusan Park, Jung-gu, October 31 – November 10

World Peace Forum @ Nurimaru APEC House — In celebration of UN Week, the World Peace Forum will take place on Saturday. Nurimaru APEC House, Haeundae, Saturday, 2 p.m.

UN Peace Road Walkathon @ UN Cemetery Area — A late morning walkathon as part of UN Week. UN Cemetery Area, Sunday, 10 a.m.

Busan Illustration Fair @ BEXCO — The fair not only supports talented artists but also attracts a diverse audience, including buyers and enthusiasts from various related fields. BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday

New Kids on the Samrak @ Samnak Park Inline Skating Rink — A festival that combines local brands, art, music, skateboarding culture, and a variety of other content and street culture. Samnak Park Inline Skating Rink, Sasang-gu, Friday and Saturday

4th Batgae Village Festival @ Song Sang-hyun Square Sunken Square This family-friendly event offers diverse performances, an art gallery, street exhibitions, and interactive booths, providing a fun and engaging experience for all attendees. Song Sang-hyun Square Sunken Square, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Pokemon Card Game 2025 Korean League Season 1 @ BEXCO — A competition to help with the selection of the Korean representative for Pokémon WCS2025. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday

Mom’s Cat @ BEXCO Auditorium — Three performances of the musical will be performed. BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Gwangbok Record Fair @ Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History — As Busan’s only record-themed festival, this unique event celebrates the city’s rich musical heritage. Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History, Friday and Saturday

Millak Luce Festa @ Millak Waterside Park — Running from November 2, 2024, to February 28, 2025, Milupe will feature LED structures and media art along the park’s walking paths. Millak Waterside Park, Suyeong-gu, November 2 through February 28, 2025

UN Peace Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition @ Peace Park — The 26th edition of the festival has ended, but the flowers remain. Peace Park, Nam-gu, Through November 6

Yeonje Obangmatgil Light Festival @ Obong Food Road — The 55th edition of Wordz Only features a gathering of aspiring artists interested in poetry, spoken word, storytelling, standup comedy, or any other verbal performance. Obong Food Road, Yeonsan-dong, Through February 10, 2025

Hadestown @ Dream Theatre — A Korean production of the popular musical Hadestown takes over Dream Theatre. Dream Theatre, Busanjin-gu, Through November 3

Dadaepo Sunset Film Festival @ Dadaepo Beach, Lotte Cinema Jangrim, and CGV Art Malling — The festival’s first edition concept is to discover and screen films centered around Busan. Dadaepo Beach, Lotte Cinema Jangrim, and CGV Art Malling, Friday through Sunday

Doraemon in Busan @ P.ARK — Enjoy a special Doraemon exhibition with three fun zones to check out. P.ARK, Yeongdo, Through November 3

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 — This week’s drone returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 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 Threshold @ Arise Art Space — Through diverse interpretations, the exhibition explores how thresholds impact both our external worlds and our internal landscapes.. Arise Art Space, Suyeong-gu, Through November 16

Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ F1963 — This globally renowned exhibition showcases breathtaking wildlife photography, highlighting the beauty and fragility of the natural world. F1963, Suyeong-gu, Through November 27

Art on the Street — This unique art exhibition transforms seven bus stops across the city into vibrant mini-galleries showcasing works by local artists. Through December 31

Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing

Now Our Diary I Will Use It @ Jeonggwan Museum — A special exhibition showcasing 10 years of collected records and archival data to highlight the museum’s value, with additional programs including commentary, experiential learning, and more. Jeonggwan Museum, Through December 31

Busan, When I Miss the Salty Smell @ Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum — The exhibition will showcase 60 new relics, including decontamination equipment, folklore materials, and videos. Busan Fishing Village Folk Museum, Buk-gu, Through April 13, 2025

Yummy Yummy Busan @ Busan Marine Natural History Museum — The Busan Marine Natural History Museum will hold the “Golden Brown Busan” exhibition from June 25 to December 1, showcasing mackerel’s cultural and historical significance. Busan Marine Natural History Museum, Through December 1

Sports

KCC vs. KOGAS @ Sajik Gymnasium — KCC takes the court against a tough squad from Daegu. Sajik Gymnasium, Sajik-dong, Friday, 7 p.m.

KCC vs. Anyang @ Sajik Gymnasium — KCC finishes its weekend home series versus Anyang. Sajik Gymnasium, Sajik-dong, Sunday, 4 p.m.

2024 Busan Junior World Cup – Women’s Sabre @ Spo1 Park — The first international junior sabre event held in Korea, bringing together 200 young fencers under 20 from around the world, including 30 promising athletes from Korea. Spo1 Park, Geumjeong-gu, Friday and Saturday

UN Peace Road Walkathon @ UN Memorial Cemetery Area — An early morning walkabout as part of the UN Weeks celebration. UN Memorial Cemetery area, Sunday, 10 a.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