The Best Events in Seoul This August \u2014 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Music events <\/p>\n
lullaboy: Hotels & Heartbreaks Tour in Seoul @ Rollinghall<\/p>\n
Korean indie artist lullaboy performs at Rollinghall as part of his tour.<\/p>\n
Rollinghall | Monday<\/p>\n
HIPHOPPLAYA SHOW Vol.62 @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall<\/p>\n
One of Korea\u2019s most popular hip-hop concert series returns for its 62nd edition at YES24 Wanderloch Hall.<\/p>\n
YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Friday<\/p>\n
THE SOLUTIONS Concert \u2018Maximizer II\u2019 @ CKL Stage<\/p>\n
Korean indie rock band The Solutions perform three nights at CKL Stage.<\/p>\n
CKL Stage | Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n
Water Color Concert \u2018Summer Sketch\u2019 @ The Good Theater<\/p>\n
A summer concert series featuring light and relaxing performances in an intimate theater setting.<\/p>\n
The Good Theater | Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n
Yuuki Yoshiyama @ Lion Super Club<\/p>\n
Japanese artist Yuuki Yoshiyama performs two nights at Lion Super Club in Itaewon.<\/p>\n
Lion Super Club, Itaewon | Friday and Saturday<\/p>\n
aespa \u2018SYNK: COMPL\u00e6XITY\u2019 World Tour @ Gocheok Sky Dome<\/p>\n
One of K-pop\u2019s biggest girl groups brings their world tour to Gocheok Sky Dome for two nights \u2014 one of the summer\u2019s headline concerts.<\/p>\n
Gocheok Sky Dome, Guro-gu | Friday and Saturday<\/p>\n
Official Hige Dandism Asia Tour 2026 in Seoul @ KSPO Dome<\/p>\n
One of Japan\u2019s biggest rock bands performs two nights at KSPO Dome on their Asia tour.<\/p>\n
KSPO Dome, Olympic Park | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n
ITZY 5th Fan Meeting \u2018ALL IN, MIDZY\u2019 @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n
K-pop group ITZY hold their 5th fan meeting across two nights at Olympic Hall.<\/p>\n
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n
2026 LUN8 Fancon \u2018OFF-ZONE\u2019 @ YES24 Live Hall<\/p>\n
K-pop group LUN8 hold their fan concert at YES24 Live Hall.<\/p>\n
YES24 Live Hall | Saturday<\/p>\n
KARD 2026 World Tour \u2018NOW HERE\u2019 in Seoul @ GABIN Art Hall<\/p>\n
Korean-international co-ed group KARD perform one night in Seoul on their world tour.<\/p>\n
GABIN Art Hall | Saturday<\/p>\n
Chilli Beans. Asia Tour 2026-2027 \u2018HONESTY\u2019 in Seoul @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall<\/p>\n
Japanese indie rock band Chilli Beans. perform one night in Seoul on their Asia tour.<\/p>\n
YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Saturday<\/p>\n
2026 Peppertones Club Tour Encore \u2013 Seoul @ Hyundai Card Understage<\/p>\n
Beloved Korean indie duo Peppertones perform two nights at Hyundai Card Understage.<\/p>\n
Hyundai Card Understage | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n
Bulldogmansion: MINTPAPER 20th Special Live @ XSCALA<\/p>\n
Korean indie band Bulldogmansion perform a special show celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mintpaper Records.<\/p>\n
XSCALA | Saturday<\/p>\n
CLICK-B RE:CLICK @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall<\/p>\n
Second-generation K-pop group CLICK-B perform two nights as part of their reunion concert series.<\/p>\n
Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall, Yongsan-gu | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n
2PM Concert \u2018THE RETURN\u2019 in Incheon @ Inspire Arena<\/p>\n
Legendary K-pop group 2PM make their long-awaited return to the stage with two nights at Inspire Arena.<\/p>\n
Inspire Arena, Incheon | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n
ASH DA HERO Asia Tour 2026 Live in Seoul @ Westbridge<\/p>\n
Japanese rock artist ASH DA HERO performs one night in Seoul.<\/p>\n
Westbridge | Saturday<\/p>\n
2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer @ KINTEX<\/p>\n
One of Korea\u2019s biggest annual music awards events comes to KINTEX this summer with a massive lineup of K-pop acts.<\/p>\n
KINTEX, Ilsan | Sunday<\/p>\n
ZITTEN: MINTPAPER 20th Special Live @ XSCALA<\/p>\n
Korean artist ZITTEN performs a special show celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mintpaper Records.<\/p>\n
XSCALA | Sunday<\/p>\n
2026 HU HAN WEN Fan Meeting \u2018To. MY Light\u2019 @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall<\/p>\n
Chinese actor and singer Hu Han Wen holds a fan meeting in Seoul.<\/p>\n
YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Sunday<\/p>\n
2026 Jae Yoon Birthday Party \u2018Our Summer\u2019 @ Yearimdang Art Hall<\/p>\n
Korean singer Jae Yoon holds a birthday fan concert at Yearimdang Art Hall.<\/p>\n
Yearimdang Art Hall | Saturday<\/p>\n
Events <\/p>\n
Korea Build Week 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n
A major construction, architecture, and interior design industry expo at COEX, open to trade and public visitors.<\/p>\n
COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday through Saturday<\/p>\n
URBAN BREAK 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n
Korea\u2019s biggest street art and urban culture festival returns to COEX Hall D, featuring live graffiti, murals, skateboarding, BMX, and exhibitions from Korean and international street artists.<\/p>\n
COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday through Saturday<\/p>\n
Rose of Sharon (Mugunghwa) Exhibition @ Seoul Botanic Park<\/p>\n
A free outdoor exhibition of 6,086 Rose of Sharon trees marking the 81st anniversary of Korea\u2019s Liberation Day, including the public debut of a propagated successor to the historic Gyeongbok High School tree. Family programs on select Saturdays throughout August.<\/p>\n
Open Forest Mugunghwa Garden, Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through August 18 | Free<\/p>\n
Under-the-Bridge Cinema @ Ttukseom Han River Park<\/p>\n
Free outdoor movie screenings beneath Cheongdam Bridge at Ttukseom Han River Park.<\/p>\n
Ttukseom Han River Park | Saturday, 8:00 p.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m. | Free<\/p>\n
Silent DJ Party @ Mapo Bridge, Yeouido Han River Park<\/p>\n
A wireless headset dance party beneath Mapo Bridge on the Han River. Second of three August editions.<\/p>\n
Yeouido Han River Park, beneath Mapo Bridge | Saturday, 7:00 p.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Han River 2 Days 1 Night @ Mangwon Han River Park<\/p>\n
An overnight outdoor movie marathon with food, games, and relaxation at Seoul Battleship Park \u2014 stay from evening to early morning for a unique Han River experience.<\/p>\n
Seoul Battleship Park, Mangwon Han River Park | Saturday August 8, 8:00 p.m. \u2013 Sunday August 9, 5:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
Hangang Summer Festival @ Hangang Parks<\/p>\n
Seoul\u2019s flagship summer festival continues along the Han River with silent DJ parties, overnight walking events, riverside movie screenings, busking performances, and water sports. Running through August 16.<\/p>\n
Hangang Parks | Through August 16<\/p>\n
Han River Night Pools @ Hangang Parks<\/p>\n
Seoul\u2019s outdoor Han River swimming pools remain open late with extended hours until 10:00 p.m. at Ttukseom, Yeouido, and Gwangnaru Hangang Parks.<\/p>\n
Ttukseom, Yeouido & Gwangnaru Hangang Parks | Daily | Free<\/p>\n
Han River Overnight Camping @ Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks<\/p>\n
Seoul\u2019s first Han River overnight camping pilot continues with free campgrounds for up to 200 tents per night at Yeouido and Ttukseom. Reservation required.<\/p>\n
Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks | Daily through August, 5:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 a.m. | Free (reservation required)<\/p>\n
Gwanghwamun Plaza Summer Water Park @ Gwanghwamun Square<\/p>\n
Gwanghwamun Square\u2019s free outdoor water play zone continues with misting zones, water jets, and splash areas.<\/p>\n
Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu | Daily through August | Free<\/p>\n
Yulhyeon Park Pop-Up Water Playground @ Yulhyeon Park<\/p>\n
A free seasonal water play area at Yulhyeon Park in Eunpyeong-gu, open through summer. Part of Seoul\u2019s wider network of 422 free water play spots mapped across the city this season.<\/p>\n
Yulhyeon Park, Eunpyeong-gu | Through August | Free<\/p>\n
Seoul Water Reclamation Experience Center Children\u2019s Splash Park<\/p>\n
A free children\u2019s splash park and water play area open for the summer at the Seoul Water Reclamation Experience Center.<\/p>\n
Seoul Water Reclamation Experience Center | Through August | Free<\/p>\n
Seoul Summer Museum & Cultural Venue Night Program @ Citywide<\/p>\n
Eight major Seoul cultural institutions extend their hours every Friday evening with special nighttime exhibitions and programs through August.<\/p>\n
Various venues, Seoul | Every Friday, 6:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. | Free<\/p>\n
Seoul History Museum Summer Family Programs<\/p>\n
The Seoul Museum of History runs special summer vacation programs for families throughout August, including hands-on history workshops and guided family tours.<\/p>\n
Seoul Museum of History, Jongno-gu | Through August | Check website for schedule<\/p>\n
\u2018Plants Loved by Frida\u2019 Botanical Art Exhibition @ Seoul Botanic Park<\/p>\n
Seoul Botanic Park\u2019s immersive Frida Kahlo-inspired botanical exhibition continues. Final two weeks before it closes August 17.<\/p>\n
Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through August 17 | Free<\/p>\n
Seoul International Garden Show @ Seoul Forest<\/p>\n
The large-scale garden exhibition continues with 150 themed gardens and K-culture brand partnerships. Summer Night Movie screenings and family programs this weekend. Running through October 27.<\/p>\n
Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu | Daily, noon \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Centre Pompidou Hanwha @ Yeouido<\/p>\n
Seoul\u2019s newest cultural landmark continues its opening run with the inaugural exhibition The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision.<\/p>\n
Yeouido, Seoul | Check website for opening hours<\/p>\n
AMOR EX MACHINA @ Seoul Museum of Art<\/p>\n
An exhibition exploring the relationship between love and technology through contemporary art. Running through September 6.<\/p>\n
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n
Martin Parr: We Are Martin Parr @ Seoul Museum of Art<\/p>\n
A major retrospective of British documentary photographer Martin Parr continues at SeMA. Running through October 18.<\/p>\n
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n
Yoo Youngkuk: A Mountain Within Me @ Seoul Museum of Art<\/p>\n
The major retrospective of Korean abstract pioneer Yoo Youngkuk continues at SeMA. Running through October 25.<\/p>\n
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n
Seoul Fortress Topography Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of History<\/p>\n
A new exhibition exploring how Seoul\u2019s natural landscape shaped the capital\u2019s 18th-century fortress defence system. Running through October 25.<\/p>\n
Seoul Museum of History, Jongno-gu | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n
Vivian Greven: In Bloom @ Perrotin Seoul<\/p>\n
A solo exhibition by German artist Vivian Greven exploring the body and nature through large-scale paintings. Final two weeks \u2014 closes August 19.<\/p>\n
Perrotin Seoul | Tuesday \u2013 Saturday<\/p>\n
Kwon Byungjun: You Are In My Heart @ Buk-Seoul Museum of Art<\/p>\n
A major exhibition at Buk-Seoul Museum of Art running through May 2027.<\/p>\n
Buk-Seoul Museum of Art, Dobong-gu | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n
Dialogue in the Dark @ Bukchon Hanok Village<\/p>\n
An immersive experience conducted in complete darkness, guided by visually impaired hosts. Running through December 31.<\/p>\n
Jongno-gu | Check schedule for times<\/p>\n
Sports events <\/p>\n
Seoul E-Land FC @ Mokdong Stadium<\/p>\n
K League 2 action in western Seoul.<\/p>\n
Yangcheon-gu | Check kleague.com for fixture and kick-off time<\/p>\n
LG Twins, Doosan Bears & Kiwoom Heroes @ Seoul Stadiums<\/p>\n
All three of Seoul\u2019s KBO teams are in action this week across Jamsil Baseball Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome.<\/p>\n
Jamsil & Gocheok | Tuesday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gangnam District, Seoul (Photo courtesy of haps Magazine Korea) Here is what\u2019s going on around the city of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":107166,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[62,291,1980,171,26870,289,26869,14359,286,283,284,285],"class_list":["post-107165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-korea","tag-events-near-me","tag-fest-near-me","tag-festival-near-me","tag-korean","tag-seoul-activities","tag-seoul-events","tag-seoul-korea","tag-seoul-korea-events","tag-seoul-sightseeing","tag-seoul-things-to-do","tag-seoul-travel","tag-seoul-trip"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107165","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107165"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107165\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/107166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}