Haeundae-gu · Area guide

What's on in Busan.

Korea's second city and its festival capital: a million people on Gwangalli Beach for the fireworks, BEXCO's expo halls and the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae, the Biennale across the river in Saha, and the short film festival each spring.

On in Busan

On now

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Busan Biennale 2026

Busan, Saha-gu · Arts and culture · On now · Ends Sun 01 Nov 2026

The Busan Biennale's 2026 edition closes on 1 November 2026.

Tentative date

Coming up

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21st Busan Fireworks Festival

Busan, Suyeong-gu · Festivals · Sat 07 Nov 2026

One of Asia's biggest fireworks nights: Gwangan Bridge lit up from Gwangalli Beach on 7 November.

Confirmed dates

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G-STAR 2026 Global Game Exhibition

Busan, Haeundae-gu · Expos and trade fairs · Thu 19 to Sun 22 Nov 2026

Korea's biggest games show fills BEXCO, Busan, 19 to 22 November.

Tentative date

Jan302027

Jeonghan X Joshua: Journey Into [Dreaming] in Busan

Busan, Haeundae-gu · Music and concerts · Sat 30 to Sun 31 Jan 2027

The duo tour's second Korean stop: BEXCO, Busan, 30 and 31 January 2027.

Confirmed dates

Apr222027

44th Busan International Short Film Festival

Busan, Haeundae-gu · Festivals · Thu 22 to Tue 27 Apr 2027

BISFF's 44th edition at the Busan Cinema Center, 22 to 27 April 2027.

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