The Best Events in Seoul This August \u2014 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Music events <\/p>\n
The Warning Live in Seoul @ YES24 Live Hall<\/p>\n
Mexican rock trio The Warning \u2014 one of the most exciting rock acts in the world right now \u2014 perform one night in Seoul.<\/p>\n
YES24 Live Hall | Tuesday<\/p>\n
Cardinals Live in Seoul @ CJ Azit Gwangheungchang<\/p>\n
Korean indie rock band Cardinals perform one night at CJ Azit.<\/p>\n
CJ Azit Gwangheungchang | Tuesday<\/p>\n
Kodaline \u2013 Farewell Tour in Seoul @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n
Irish indie rock band Kodaline perform their farewell tour in Seoul \u2014 one of the most beloved international acts to have a consistent Korean fanbase.<\/p>\n
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Tuesday<\/p>\n
Mateus Asato Live in Seoul @ Rollinghall<\/p>\n
Brazilian guitar virtuoso Mateus Asato performs one night at Rollinghall.<\/p>\n
Rollinghall | Wednesday<\/p>\n
2026 MC Mong Concert \u2018A Midsummer Night\u2019s Ice Break\u2019 @ YES24 Live Hall<\/p>\n
Beloved Korean hip-hop artist MC Mong performs two nights in Seoul.<\/p>\n
YES24 Live Hall | Friday and Sunday<\/p>\n
Young K Solo Tour \u2018YOUNGEST\u2019 in Incheon @ Inspire Arena<\/p>\n
DAY6 member Young K performs three nights at Inspire Arena on his first solo world tour.<\/p>\n
Inspire Arena, Incheon | Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n
2026 Lee Solomon Birthday Party @ NOL Theater Hapjeong<\/p>\n
Korean singer Lee Solomon holds a birthday concert at NOL Theater Hapjeong.<\/p>\n
NOL Theater Hapjeong, Mapo-gu | Friday<\/p>\n
2026 Niel Birthday Fan Meeting @ H-Stage<\/p>\n
Teen Top member Niel holds a birthday fan meeting at H-Stage.<\/p>\n
H-Stage | Saturday<\/p>\n
FT Island with Symphony @ Lotte Concert Hall<\/p>\n
K-pop rock band FT Island perform two nights with a full symphony orchestra at Lotte Concert Hall.<\/p>\n
Lotte Concert Hall | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n
2026 HYNN Concert \u2018Midnight Blue: Luna-rium\u2019 @ Yonsei University Auditorium<\/p>\n
K-drama OST powerhouse HYNN performs two nights at Yonsei University Auditorium.<\/p>\n
Yonsei University Auditorium | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n
Kim Jong Kook Concert \u2018The Originals\u2019 Encore @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall<\/p>\n
Korean superstar Kim Jong Kook performs two encore nights following sold-out shows earlier in his tour.<\/p>\n
Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall, Yongsan-gu | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n
Seoul POPCON 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n
One of Korea\u2019s biggest pop culture expos returns to COEX with K-pop, webtoon, gaming, and entertainment content across three days. Open to the public.<\/p>\n
COEX, Gangnam | Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n
Events <\/p>\n
Jamsil Underground Shopping Center Busking @ Jamsil Underground Shopping Center<\/p>\n
Artists from independent label Fever Lab perform two free sets at the Jamsil underground shopping center. First come, first served.<\/p>\n
Jamsil Underground Shopping Center, Songpa-gu | Friday August 8, 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. | Free<\/p>\n
\u2018Dome on a Summer Night\u2019 Outdoor Movie @ Gocheok Sky Dome<\/p>\n
The Seoul Facilities Corporation opens up Gocheok Sky Dome\u2019s 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\u2019s giant video board, with a pop-up outdoor library from the Seoul Art Book Repository also on site.<\/p>\n
Gocheok Sky Dome, Guro-gu | Thursday August 14, 6:00 p.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m. | Free<\/p>\n
Seodaemun Independence and Democracy Festival @ Seodaemun Prison History Hall<\/p>\n
A major free annual festival marking Korea\u2019s Liberation Day at Seodaemun Prison History Hall \u2014 one of the most significant historic sites in the country. Performances, exhibitions, cultural programs, and commemorative events across two days.<\/p>\n
Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Seodaemun-gu | Friday and Saturday, August 15\u201316 | Free<\/p>\n
Han River Under the Bridge Cinema @ Yeouido, Ttukseom & Gwangnaru Han River Parks<\/p>\n
Seoul\u2019s popular free outdoor movie screening series returns beneath three Han River bridges this Saturday. This year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Yeouido (beneath Wonhyo Bridge), Ttukseom (beneath Cheongdam Bridge) & Gwangnaru (beneath Cheonho Bridge) | Saturday August 15, 8:00 p.m. | Free<\/p>\n
Water Garden @ Seoul Children\u2019s Grand Park<\/p>\n
A free children\u2019s water play area featuring a floor fountain and stream-style wading pool. Open weekdays 1:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. and weekends 11:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Running through August 23.<\/p>\n
Seoul Children\u2019s Grand Park, Gwangjin-gu | Through August 23 | Free<\/p>\n
Animal School & Eco-Education Programs @ Seoul Children\u2019s Grand Park<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Seoul Children\u2019s Grand Park, Gwangjin-gu | Through August 16 | Free<\/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. Final days \u2014 closes August 18.<\/p>\n
Open Forest Mugunghwa Garden, Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through Monday August 18 | Free<\/p>\n
Hangang Summer Festival @ Hangang Parks<\/p>\n
Seoul\u2019s flagship summer festival closes out its final days along the Han River. Last chance this weekend \u2014 ends August 16.<\/p>\n
Hangang Parks | Through Sunday August 16 | Free<\/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. through August.<\/p>\n
Ttukseom, Yeouido & Gwangnaru Hangang Parks | Daily | Free<\/p>\n
Han River Overnight Camping @ Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks<\/p>\n
Seoul\u2019s Han River overnight camping pilot continues with free campgrounds through August. 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
Seoul Summer Museum & Cultural Venue Night Program @ Citywide<\/p>\n
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
Musical ELISABETH @ Blue Square Woori Bank Hall<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Blue Square Woori Bank Hall, Yongsan-gu | Opens Saturday August 16 | Through November 15<\/p>\n
Musical Hell\u2019s Kitchen @ GS Arts Center<\/p>\n
The Broadway musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys continues its Seoul run. Running through November 8.<\/p>\n
GS Arts Center | Through November 8<\/p>\n
Musical Yumi\u2019s Cells @ Seoul Arts Center<\/p>\n
The popular Korean musical based on the beloved webtoon continues. Final weeks \u2014 closes August 23.<\/p>\n
Seoul Arts Center, CJ Towol Theater | Through August 23<\/p>\n
Musical The Days @ D-Cube Link Arts Center<\/p>\n
A Korean musical continues at D-Cube Link Arts Center. Final weeks \u2014 closes August 23.<\/p>\n
D-Cube Link Arts Center | Through August 23<\/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. 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. Final week \u2014 closes August 19.<\/p>\n
Perrotin Seoul | Through Wednesday August 19<\/p>\n
\u2018A Tender Balance\u2019 Exhibition @ Seoul Botanic Park<\/p>\n
A multisite installation examining the relationship between human technology and the environment through contemporary art and living landscapes. Running through May 2027.<\/p>\n
Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through May 2027 | Free<\/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":113986,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[62,291,1980,31,26870,289,26869,14359,286,283,284,285],"class_list":["post-113985","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-korea","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\/113985","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=113985"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113985\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=113985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=113985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}