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A Performing Arts Journey Through the Original Downtown Streets — “Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok” to Be Held

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) and the Busan Tourism Organization (President Lee Jeong-sil) announced that the “Busan Street Festa in Gwangbok” will take place for two days, November 1 and 2, transforming the Gwangbok-ro area of Jung-gu into an open-air stage.

Performances held throughout Gwangbok-ro will be open for anyone to freely enjoy, featuring genre-specific shows and events from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This event aims to highlight the charm of performance tourism and provide diverse entertainment for domestic and international visitors to the original downtown area. Over the two days, various programs across multiple genres — including music, dance, comedy, and performance — will be presented.

In the music category, audiences can enjoy the “Jazz Promenade Concert,” a series of thematic jazz performances; the “Balcony Music Show,” where city windows become stages; and “Digital Escape,” an acoustic performance experience.

In the dance category, the “Upbeat Stage” tap dance show and the “K-pop Flash Mob” set to popular K-pop songs will bring energy to the streets.

The comedy lineup includes the “Global Mime Show,” a language-free performance, and “Standing Haha Show,” an outdoor version of a comedy club act that will add even more vibrancy to the atmosphere.

For performances, there will be “City Circus,” combining pole dance and acrobatics; “Hanmadang Noliteo,” a mask play inspired by the National Intangible Cultural Heritage “Dongnae Yaryu”; “Bubble Art Show,” featuring creative bubble effects; and “Magic Friends,” a family-friendly participatory magic performance.

On the first day (November 1), a special “Glow Parade” will invite participants to enjoy costume play and performances together.
The parade will begin at 8 p.m. from the entrance of Gwangbok-ro and proceed to the “City Spot” section, featuring pre-registered participants dressed as characters or in traditional attire from around the world.

Additionally, a flea market blending experience booths such as face painting with stalls selling crafts and food & beverages (F&B) will be held at the entrance of Gwangbok-ro throughout both days, offering visitors a variety of engaging experiences.

Meanwhile, Busan Metropolitan City is pursuing several initiatives to revitalize performance tourism. This event will also be jointly promoted with the “Busan One Month Festival,” further enhancing enjoyment for visitors and expanding the impact of performance tourism.

The “Busan One Month Festival” is a month-long celebration held in November across small theaters in Busan, offering diverse performances. Audiences can get a preview of the festival at the “Jazz Promenade Concert.”

Visitors who complete a stamp tour by attending shows at three or more small theaters in Busan will have a chance to win One Month Festival merchandise (goods), and special ticket draw events for nearby tourist attractions will also be available at select venues.

Detailed schedules and information about the event can be found on the Visit Busan tourism portal (visitbusan.net) or through the official event channel (@b.streetfesta).

Kim Hyun-jae, Director General of the Tourism & MICE Bureau of Busan Metropolitan City, stated,
“This event aims to create a unique performance tourism model where performances and travel naturally blend through the creative use of urban streets as stages. We will continue to develop distinctive contents that showcase Busan’s individuality and charm, enhancing the city’s competitiveness as a leading tourism destination.”