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Here is what’s going on around the city this week.
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Events Happening
Music
VIENNA NEW YEAR WEEK – Philharmonic Brass @ Busan Concert Hall — The ensemble is made up primarily of brass players from the Vienna Philharmonic and Berlin Philharmonic, bringing together 20 musicians for a large scale brass performance.. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
LA POEM SYMPHONY: ALIVE in Busan @ Busan Concert Hall — The male crossover vocal group hosts two concerts this weekend. Busan Concert Hall, Busanjin-gu, Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday, 5 p.m.
Lim Young-woong @ BEXCO — Lim Young-woong’s “IM Hero” concert tour comes to BEXCO for three nights BEXCO, Centum City, Friday through Sunday
Forestella @ BEXCO Auditorium — Forestella’s “THE LEGACY” concert tour comes to Busan for two concerts BEXCO Auditorium, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Busan Jazz Port @ Space Wonji — Designed as an easy weekend outing for both locals and visitors, Busan Jazz Port highlights the city’s long connection to the sea while bringing warm, intimate live music into the heart of Yeongdo. Space Wonji, Yeongdo-gu, Saturday, 6 p.m. Through March 28
Open Mic @ Basement — Head on out to hear some live local talent in PNU. Basement, PNU, Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Open Mic @ Ol’55 — Open mic returns to Ol’55 each Wednesday evening. Ol’55, KSU, Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Other stuff
Jeil Startup Fair @ BEXCO — Busan’s largest startup fair where you can first check out the startup trends for 2026, check out new startup items, and obtain startup information through offline consultations with franchise headquarters and prospective startup founders. BEXCO, Centum City, Thursday through Sunday
2026 Lunar New Year Excellent SME and Agricultural Specialty Product Gift Fair @ BEXCO — A gift fair prepared for a happy Lunar New Year for everyone. BEXCO, Centum City, February 6-10
Korea Reptile Forum @ BEXCO — Busan’s largest exotic animal expo hosted by YouTuber Daheuk. BEXCO, Centum City, Saturday and Sunday
Frederick Wiseman: A Complete Retrospective @ Busan Cinema Center — Enjoy a retrospective of films from one of America’s best directors. Busan Cinema Center, Centum City, Through February 4
Gwangbok Winter Tree Festival @ Nampodong — The popular winter festival lights up Nampodong for the holiday season. Nampodong, Through February 22
Domoheon Winter Illumination @ Domoheon — Enjoy a radiant lawn garden and Christmas trees inside the main building. Domoheon, Suyeong-gu, Through February 28
A Romantic Light Journey Through The Park @ Busan Citizens Park — The popular park lights up nightly, with a 12-meter Eiffel Tower as the highlight. Busan Citizens Park, Busanjin-gu, Through June
Green Barley, Becoming the Sea @ Millak Beach Park — The popular end-of-year flower arrangement let’s you walk amongst the manmade barley field. Millak Beach Park, Suyeong-gu, Through May 17
2025 Seo-gu Light of Hope @ Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection — Running from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily, the streets of Seo-gu are transformed into an array of light sculptures. Songdo Beach, Gudeok Stadium, Chungmu Intersection, Seo-gu, Through March 14
Seomyeon Light Festival @ Around Seomyeon 1st Street — Eight events spread over a few weeks brings the downtown area alive. Around Seomyeon 1st Street, Busanjin-gu, Through February 14
Gwangalli M Drone Light Show @ Gwangalli Beach — This week’s drone show returns to its regular schedule. Gwangalli Beach, Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Trivia @ HQ — The weekly trivia night changes back to Wednesday nights. HQ Bar, Gwangalli, Wednesday, 9 p.m.
Gorilla Running Club @ Gorilla Beach — Runners depart together from Gorilla’s new Haeundae location towards Gwangalli. Gorilla Beach, Haeundae, Monday
Culture Events
Banksy Photo Exhibition “Who is Banksy” by Martinbull @ Busan Citizens Hall — Enjoy works with photographs by British Banksy expert Martin Bull. Busan Citizens Hall, Busanjin-gu, Through March 29
Nakdong Arts Center Opening Festival @ Nakdong Arts Center — The city’s newest cultural center opens with a variety of performances. Nakdong Arts Center, Gangseo-gu, Through March 5
The Treasure Island of Busan, Yeongdo @ Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum — The Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History will hold a special exhibition in 2025 titled “Yeongdo, Busan’s Treasure Island,” which focuses on the history and culture of Yeongdo, which fully embodies Busan’s modern and contemporary history. Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum, Jung-gu, Through March 2
Land of Boundaries and Memory, Hialeah @ Busan Citizens Park History Center — Marking the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, the exhibition explores the layered history of Camp Hialeah, the people who lived and worked around it, and the site’s eventual transformation into Busan Citizens Park. Busan Citizens Park History Center, Busanjin-gu, Through May 10
Traces of Korea and Japan Preserved in Shells @ National Maritime Museum of Korea — This exhibition approaches shells beyond biological definitions, embracing diverse mollusks including abalone and turban shells to explore their cultural and historical significance. National Maritime Museum of Korea, Yeongdo, Through March 2
Arte Museum Busan — The exhibition features 19 works themed ‘CIRCLE’, highlighting the natural and cultural elements of Busan. Arte Museum Busan, Yeongdo-gu, Ongoing