4 Best Performing Arts in Busan, South Korea

This is ground zero every October during the Busan International Film Festival. The area has a lot of first-run theaters and there are subtitled screenings outside of the festival as well, so it's worth checking out.

An excellent way to see the city in an evening (particularly on a cold but clear winter night) is to take the Night View Course offered by Busan City Tour. The two and a half hour long trip takes you through Gwangalli and Haeundae beaches and across the Gwangan Bridge. One downside is that the bus only makes one stop along its route, at the top of Mt. Geumnyeonsan for a photo op.

Established in 1988, this is currently Busan's largest performing arts center and home to 7 groups, including the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra, the Busan Metropolitan Traditional Orchestra, and the Busan Metropolitan Dance Company. Performances take place throughout the year and details can be found on their website in English.

Home to three metropolitan orchestras, two choruses, as well as a dance and a theater troupe, this massive, four-venue complex is the undisputed headquarters for region's arts and performance scene. In addition to regular shows from the house companies, the center also hosts touring musical theater and opera performances.