Busan International Rock Festival (Sasang)
October 2-4 | Times vary by day | Samnak Ecological Park | 120,000 won for a 1-day pass, 193,000 won for 2 days, 266,000 won for 3 days.
Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth, The Libertines, CNBLUE, Jannabi, and Hitsujibungaku headline three days of rock at Samnak. Tickets through YES24.

My take: This is one of Busan's most iconic headline festivals, and this year's lineup looks especially interesting.

🎉 Festival Shiwol (Citywide)
October 4-28 | Times vary by event | Venues across Busan, tied to BEXCO | Price varies by individual event.
Busan's big umbrella festival for October opens this weekend, folding music, film, food, culture, and tech programming into one month-long ecosystem.

🎭 Busan International Performing Arts Market (Centum City)
October 1-7 | Times vary by performance | Dongseo University Centum Campus, Haeundae Cultural Center, and Busan Citizens Park | Price varies by performance.
A week-long showcase of theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance kicking off the festival-heavy stretch of the month.

🌙 2026 Starry Night Busan Night Market (Hwamyeong)
Through October 18 | Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, Sunday 4:00 PM-9:00 PM | Hwamyeong Ecological Park, Lotus Garden | Some programs cost extra.
Third week running in Busan 360.

📚 Busan Sea Library (Dadaepo)
October 3-4 | 3:00 PM-9:00 PM | Dadaepo Beach Park | Website for more information.
Outdoor reading with curated books, picnic kits, and a pet-friendly reading zone.

🎬 Millak Ocean Cinema (Millak)
October 2 and 3 | 8:00 PM | Millak Waterfront Park | 3,000 won, refundable with a same-day Suyeong-gu food or drink receipt of at least 15,000 won.
A silent outdoor cinema night, everyone watches on headphones. Only 200 seats, so show up early.

🎷 Minseok Kim Quartet Jazz Night (Seomyeon)
October 2 | Set 1 at 9:00 PM, Set 2 at 10:00 PM | Seomyeon-ro 23, 6F | Advance 10,000 won, door 15,000 won.
Call 051-803-2775 or find the venue on Instagram to reserve.

🎬 Cozy Cinema, Mean Girls (Gwangalli)
October 3 | 4:00 PM-7:00 PM | Dububiji | 10,000 won.
A Book'd Events x Dububiji cozy movie night watching Mean Girls, with drinks and popcorn. DM to reserve.

🎤 Keith Ape, Here Comes the Pain Tour (Busanjin)
October 3 | Open 9:30 PM-6:00 AM | JEJE, Busanjin-gu | Price check post, ID required, no minors.
Keith Ape headlines with KG, plus DJs Ricky, PYO, and Benchpress80. Reserve at 010-9791-8284.

🎷 Special Guest From the US, Bryan McVicker (Seomyeon)
October 3 | Set 1 at 9:00 PM, Set 2 at 10:00 PM | The Old Man Jazz Lounge, Seomyeon-ro 23, 6F | Advance 10,000 won, door 15,000 won.
Saxophonist Bryan McVicker leads a quartet with Alain Ortiz Samada on drums, 이세운 on piano, and 박주민 on bass.

🏺 Dalmaji Culture Festa (Haeundae)
October 3 | Check the post for times | Dalmaji-gil, Moontan Road tourist parking area | 30,000 won per person.
A night-view cultural experience combining pottery, gallery visits, tea, and craft workshops along Moontan Road.

🧘 Moonlight Workout Busan Challenge (Busanjin)
October 3 | 1:00 PM-9:00 PM | Busan Citizens Park, Dasom Plaza | Free.
Stretching, yoga, and bodyweight fitness programming open to the public.

✨ Gwangalli M Drone Light Show (Gwangalli)
October 3 | Show times on the official site | Gwangalli Beach | Free.
The weekly Saturday drone show over the beach. Check the official site for this week's theme and times.

🎸 BAD NASTY 2026 Korea Tour (Kyungsungdae)
October 4 | 5:00 PM | OL'55 | 35,000 won presale before September 30, 40,000 won at the door after.
French street punk legends Bad Nasty headline with Stoned, Sidecar, Bigbangjin, Pogo Attack, Rux, Spiky Brats, and Killerty.

🎵 TENX1ON Tour (Busanjin)
October 4 | Open 9:30 PM-6:00 AM | JEJE, Busanjin-gu | Price check post, ID required, no minors.
Special artists YunB, TenX1On, and Jhnovr share the stage. Reserve at 010-9791-8284.

🎃 Halloween in Busan, Circus Show Korea (Yeongdo)
October 4 | 12:30 PM start | Blue Port, 138 Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu | 70,000 won kids ticket including a sweet gift, 15,000 won adult ticket.
A Squid Game-themed quest, a paper disco, and a photo zone. Ages 5 and up. Reserve at 010-4955-8919.

🖼️ Busan Biennale 2026, Dissident Chorus (Multiple venues)
Through November 1 | Check the post for hours | Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Space OneZ, and the former Busan Nam High School | Busan MoCA is ticketed, other venues may be free.
This year's Biennale runs across three venues with a free shuttle connecting them on open days.

🎨 The Greatest Colorist Michel-Henry (Nam-gu)
Through October 25 | 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, last admission 6:00 PM, closed Mondays | Exhibition Hall, Busan Cultural Center | 18,000 won adults, 15,000 won youth, 12,000 won children.
A major colorist exhibition closing out its run this month.

💫 Jean-Michel Othoniel, In the Labyrinth of Love (Suyeong)
Through December 31 | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, closed Mondays | F1963 Sukcheon Hall and Moonlight Garden | 10,000 won adults, 8,000 won youth, 6,000 won children.
A contemporary art installation weaving through F1963's industrial hall and garden space.

🐴 Together We Ran, Stories of Horses Beside Us (Dongnae)
Through November 22 | Check the post for hours | Bokcheon Museum, Special Exhibition Hall | Website for more information.
A 30th anniversary special exhibition exploring the relationship between people and horses on the Korean peninsula.

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