Gangnam District, Seoul (Photo courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)
Here is what’s going on around the city of Seoul this week.
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Music events
The Warning Live in Seoul @ YES24 Live Hall
Mexican rock trio The Warning — one of the most exciting rock acts in the world right now — perform one night in Seoul.
YES24 Live Hall | Tuesday
Cardinals Live in Seoul @ CJ Azit Gwangheungchang
Korean indie rock band Cardinals perform one night at CJ Azit.
CJ Azit Gwangheungchang | Tuesday
Kodaline – Farewell Tour in Seoul @ Olympic Hall
Irish indie rock band Kodaline perform their farewell tour in Seoul — one of the most beloved international acts to have a consistent Korean fanbase.
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Tuesday
Mateus Asato Live in Seoul @ Rollinghall
Brazilian guitar virtuoso Mateus Asato performs one night at Rollinghall.
Rollinghall | Wednesday
2026 MC Mong Concert ‘A Midsummer Night’s Ice Break’ @ YES24 Live Hall
Beloved Korean hip-hop artist MC Mong performs two nights in Seoul.
YES24 Live Hall | Friday and Sunday
Young K Solo Tour ‘YOUNGEST’ in Incheon @ Inspire Arena
DAY6 member Young K performs three nights at Inspire Arena on his first solo world tour.
Inspire Arena, Incheon | Friday through Sunday
2026 Lee Solomon Birthday Party @ NOL Theater Hapjeong
Korean singer Lee Solomon holds a birthday concert at NOL Theater Hapjeong.
NOL Theater Hapjeong, Mapo-gu | Friday
2026 Niel Birthday Fan Meeting @ H-Stage
Teen Top member Niel holds a birthday fan meeting at H-Stage.
H-Stage | Saturday
FT Island with Symphony @ Lotte Concert Hall
K-pop rock band FT Island perform two nights with a full symphony orchestra at Lotte Concert Hall.
Lotte Concert Hall | Saturday and Sunday
2026 HYNN Concert ‘Midnight Blue: Luna-rium’ @ Yonsei University Auditorium
K-drama OST powerhouse HYNN performs two nights at Yonsei University Auditorium.
Yonsei University Auditorium | Saturday and Sunday
Kim Jong Kook Concert ‘The Originals’ Encore @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall
Korean superstar Kim Jong Kook performs two encore nights following sold-out shows earlier in his tour.
Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall, Yongsan-gu | Saturday and Sunday
Seoul POPCON 2026 @ COEX
One of Korea’s biggest pop culture expos returns to COEX with K-pop, webtoon, gaming, and entertainment content across three days. Open to the public.
COEX, Gangnam | Friday through Sunday
Events
Jamsil Underground Shopping Center Busking @ Jamsil Underground Shopping Center
Artists from independent label Fever Lab perform two free sets at the Jamsil underground shopping center. First come, first served.
Jamsil Underground Shopping Center, Songpa-gu | Friday August 8, 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. | Free
‘Dome on a Summer Night’ Outdoor Movie @ Gocheok Sky Dome
The Seoul Facilities Corporation opens up Gocheok Sky Dome’s field and locker rooms to the public for a free evening of film, music, and circus performance. A film music band and circus act precede a screening of the animated film Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights on the stadium’s giant video board, with a pop-up outdoor library from the Seoul Art Book Repository also on site.
Gocheok Sky Dome, Guro-gu | Thursday August 14, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Free
Seodaemun Independence and Democracy Festival @ Seodaemun Prison History Hall
A major free annual festival marking Korea’s Liberation Day at Seodaemun Prison History Hall — one of the most significant historic sites in the country. Performances, exhibitions, cultural programs, and commemorative events across two days.
Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Seodaemun-gu | Friday and Saturday, August 15–16 | Free
Han River Under the Bridge Cinema @ Yeouido, Ttukseom & Gwangnaru Han River Parks
Seoul’s popular free outdoor movie screening series returns beneath three Han River bridges this Saturday. This year’s lineup includes If We, Harbin, Victory, Hear Me: Our Summer, The Wild Robot, and Wonder. Films at Yeouido include English subtitles. First come, first served.
Yeouido (beneath Wonhyo Bridge), Ttukseom (beneath Cheongdam Bridge) & Gwangnaru (beneath Cheonho Bridge) | Saturday August 15, 8:00 p.m. | Free
Water Garden @ Seoul Children’s Grand Park
A free children’s water play area featuring a floor fountain and stream-style wading pool. Open weekdays 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and weekends 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Running through August 23.
Seoul Children’s Grand Park, Gwangjin-gu | Through August 23 | Free
Animal School & Eco-Education Programs @ Seoul Children’s Grand Park
A wildlife education program for children aged 7 through elementary school runs through August 15. Liberation Day special programs include a Korean flag-making session on August 15 and handkerchief dyeing on August 16.
Seoul Children’s Grand Park, Gwangjin-gu | Through August 16 | Free
Rose of Sharon (Mugunghwa) Exhibition @ Seoul Botanic Park
A free outdoor exhibition of 6,086 Rose of Sharon trees marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day. Final days — closes August 18.
Open Forest Mugunghwa Garden, Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through Monday August 18 | Free
Hangang Summer Festival @ Hangang Parks
Seoul’s flagship summer festival closes out its final days along the Han River. Last chance this weekend — ends August 16.
Hangang Parks | Through Sunday August 16 | Free
Han River Night Pools @ Hangang Parks
Seoul’s outdoor Han River swimming pools remain open late with extended hours until 10:00 p.m. through August.
Ttukseom, Yeouido & Gwangnaru Hangang Parks | Daily | Free
Han River Overnight Camping @ Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks
Seoul’s Han River overnight camping pilot continues with free campgrounds through August. Reservation required.
Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks | Daily through August, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Free (reservation required)
Seoul Summer Museum & Cultural Venue Night Program @ Citywide
Major Seoul cultural institutions extend their hours every Friday evening with special nighttime exhibitions and programs through August.
Various venues, Seoul | Every Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Free
Musical ELISABETH @ Blue Square Woori Bank Hall
The acclaimed Austrian musical about Empress Elisabeth of Austria opens its Seoul run this week. One of the most beloved musicals in the Korean theatre repertoire. Running through November 15.
Blue Square Woori Bank Hall, Yongsan-gu | Opens Saturday August 16 | Through November 15
Musical Hell’s Kitchen @ GS Arts Center
The Broadway musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys continues its Seoul run. Running through November 8.
GS Arts Center | Through November 8
Musical Yumi’s Cells @ Seoul Arts Center
The popular Korean musical based on the beloved webtoon continues. Final weeks — closes August 23.
Seoul Arts Center, CJ Towol Theater | Through August 23
Musical The Days @ D-Cube Link Arts Center
A Korean musical continues at D-Cube Link Arts Center. Final weeks — closes August 23.
D-Cube Link Arts Center | Through August 23
Seoul International Garden Show @ Seoul Forest
The large-scale garden exhibition continues with 150 themed gardens and K-culture brand partnerships. Running through October 27.
Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu | Daily, noon – 7:00 p.m.
Centre Pompidou Hanwha @ Yeouido
Seoul’s newest cultural landmark continues its opening run with the inaugural exhibition The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision.
Yeouido, Seoul | Check website for opening hours
AMOR EX MACHINA @ Seoul Museum of Art
An exhibition exploring the relationship between love and technology through contemporary art. Running through September 6.
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday – Sunday
Martin Parr: We Are Martin Parr @ Seoul Museum of Art
A major retrospective of British documentary photographer Martin Parr continues at SeMA. Running through October 18.
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday – Sunday
Yoo Youngkuk: A Mountain Within Me @ Seoul Museum of Art
The major retrospective of Korean abstract pioneer Yoo Youngkuk continues at SeMA. Running through October 25.
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday – Sunday
Seoul Fortress Topography Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of History
A new exhibition exploring how Seoul’s natural landscape shaped the capital’s 18th-century fortress defence system. Running through October 25.
Seoul Museum of History, Jongno-gu | Tuesday – Sunday
Vivian Greven: In Bloom @ Perrotin Seoul
A solo exhibition by German artist Vivian Greven. Final week — closes August 19.
Perrotin Seoul | Through Wednesday August 19
‘A Tender Balance’ Exhibition @ Seoul Botanic Park
A multisite installation examining the relationship between human technology and the environment through contemporary art and living landscapes. Running through May 2027.
Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through May 2027 | Free
Kwon Byungjun: You Are In My Heart @ Buk-Seoul Museum of Art
A major exhibition at Buk-Seoul Museum of Art running through May 2027.
Buk-Seoul Museum of Art, Dobong-gu | Tuesday – Sunday
Dialogue in the Dark @ Bukchon Hanok Village
An immersive experience conducted in complete darkness, guided by visually impaired hosts. Running through December 31.
Jongno-gu | Check schedule for times
Sports events
Seoul E-Land FC @ Mokdong Stadium
K League 2 action in western Seoul.
Yangcheon-gu | Check kleague.com for fixture and kick-off time
LG Twins, Doosan Bears & Kiwoom Heroes @ Seoul Stadiums
All three of Seoul’s KBO teams are in action this week across Jamsil Baseball Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome.
Jamsil & Gocheok | Tuesday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m.