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Based in Busan,
Beyond Asia to the World!

Welcome to Busan, a beautiful city
with new waves of performing arts.

About BPAM

The Busan International Performing Arts Market (BPAM) is a global platform that presents outstanding performing arts works while promoting distribution and exchange. It is a festival-style market where both industry professionals and the public can come together and enjoy.

Now in its fourth edition, BPAM will take place from October 1 to 7, 2026, centered around Dongseo University Centum Campus and Haeundae Cultural Center.

The event will showcase a diverse range of works across theater, dance, music, and multidisciplinary arts, and offer networking programs that bring together performing arts professionals from around the world, opening new possibilities for the industry.

2026 BPAM

Name

2026 Busan International Performing Arts Market (BPAM)

Date

October 1(Thu)-7(Wed), 2026

Venues

Dongseo Univ. Centum Campus, Haeundae Cultural Center, Busan Citizens Park and more

Participants

Delegates(performing arts professionals), performing arts organizations and the general public

Slogan

A New Wave of Performing Arts

BPAM

Busan International Performing Arts Market

Opening and Closing Ceremony

Reception

Welcome Reception for BPAM Participants

Opening

Opening Ceremony and Performance

Closing

Closing Ceremony and Celebration

Performance of Works

Official

  • ChoiceOfficial Full-Length Performances
  • ShowcaseOfficial Showcase Performances

Wave

  • ProjectShowcase of Busan’s New Works and International Co-Productions
  • RisingCollaborative Performances Featuring Performing Arts Students from Busan Universities

Next Stage

Showcase of Projects by Young Local Artists with Strong Growth Potential

Street

Street Art Performances Staged Across the Heart of Busan

Link

Partner Performances Across Busan During BPAM

Networking

Connect

  • BoothNetworking Platform for Performing Arts Organizations to Promote, Share, and Collaborate
  • PitchingProject Pitching Sessions for Performing Arts Professionals and Delegates
  • Just 10 Minutes1:1 Business Meetings for Intensive Networking
  • Next TalkSeminars Featuring Industry Presentations and Debates on Future Trends and International Distribution
  • AcademyTraining for Performing Arts Organizations to Build the Skills and Knowledge Needed to Go Global
  • Cheers!Networking Party for Performing Arts Market Professionals to Connect and Exchange

Street B

Street Arts Festival

Performance

Street B

Street Art Performances Staged Across the Heart of Busan