Chuseok takes over Busan this weekend. A DJ crew turns Yaman Joint upside down, 3,000 drones and lasers light up Gwangalli, jazz doubles up two nights straight in Seomyeon, and a new night market opens its gates in Hwamyeong. Grab a spot before the holiday crowds do.
Fri 27°☁️ Sat 21° ☁️ Sun 24° ☁️
⭐ ADE'S PICK ⭐
Chuseok Takeover (Bujeon-dong)
September 26 | Time TBA | Yaman Joint, Busanjin-gu, Bujeon-dong 217-6, 4th floor | Price check post.
Four DJs, Ronnie, Florey, Qwall, and Veka take over Yaman Joint for one night of Afrobeats, dancehall, amapiano, and hip hop. Reserve by DM.
My take: Yaman is always a good spot, and I love Afrobeats. Any time they throw a special night like this, it is worth going.
🎪 CITYWIDE, ALL WEEKEND 🎪
🌙 2026 Starry Night Busan Night Market (Hwamyeong)
September 26-October 18 | Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, Sunday 4:00 PM-9:00 PM | Lotus Flower Garden, Hwamyeong Ecological Park | Price check post.
Beautiful sunsets and twinkling lights over a night market that runs every week through mid October. This weekend marks its opening.
🎬 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Movie Night & Jazz
🎬 Cozy Cinema (Gwangalli)
September 25 | Doors open 7:00 PM, movie start time check post | Dububiji | 10,000 won.
A Book'd Events x Dububiji cozy Chuseok movie night watching Practical Magic, with fresh popcorn and a drink. DM to reserve, walk-ins welcome.
🎷 김소현 Quartet at The Old Man Jazz Lounge (Seomyeon)
September 25 | Part 1 at 9:00 PM, Part 2 at 10:00 PM | Seomyeon-ro 23, 6F | 10,000 won cover charge, includes both sets.
Call 051-803-2775 or find the venue on Instagram to reserve.
🎆 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Rock, Jazz & Chuseok Nights
🕺 Chuseok Takeover (Bujeon-dong)
September 26 | Time TBA | Yaman Joint, Busanjin-gu, Bujeon-dong 217-6, 4th floor | Price check post.
Four DJs, Ronnie, Florey, Qwall, and Veka take over Yaman Joint for one night of Afrobeats, dancehall, amapiano, and hip hop. Reserve by DM.
🎸 Little Boys with Suicide Pigeon (Kyungsungdae)
September 26 | Music starts 9:00 PM | OL'55, Busan | 10,000 won at the door.
🎷 Busan Immersed in Jazz II @ Domoheon (neighborhood check post)
September 26 | 5:00 PM-6:00 PM | Sosopung, Domoheon | Free.
First come, first served, capped at 300. Moves indoors if it rains.
🎷 Chloe Jung Quartet at The Old Man Jazz Lounge (Seomyeon)
September 26 | Part 1 at 9:00 PM, Part 2 at 10:00 PM | 10,000 won cover charge, includes both sets.
🎆 한가위 달밤의 연회, Drone and Laser Show (Gwangalli)
September 26 | 8:00 PM, one performance only | Gwangalli Beach | Price check post.
3,000 drones and a laser show light up the beach for Chuseok. Organizers note it can be postponed or canceled for rain, wind, or a typhoon. Check the QR code on their poster for updates.
Want the full monthly calendar for Busan? Our friends at Our Busan have you covered. Check out ourbusan.life/events for everything happening in the city this month.
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