Youtube: The Best Events in Seoul This August \u2014 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Music events <\/p>\n
live ICON 9: ONEWE X Dragon Pony @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n
Korean rock bands ONEWE and Dragon Pony share the stage at Olympic Hall for one night.<\/p>\n
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Sunday August 17<\/p>\n
Dermot Kennedy \u2013 The Weight of the Woods Tour in Seoul @ Myunghwa Live Hall<\/p>\n
Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy performs one night in Seoul on his world tour.<\/p>\n
Myunghwa Live Hall | Monday August 18<\/p>\n
Steve Lacy: Oh Yeah? Asia Tour in Seoul @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n
American indie R&B artist Steve Lacy, known for his Grammy-winning album Apollo XXI, performs one night at Olympic Hall.<\/p>\n
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Wednesday August 19<\/p>\n
2026 mgk Live in Seoul @ KINTEX<\/p>\n
American rapper and rock artist Machine Gun Kelly performs one night at KINTEX. Ages 19 and over only.<\/p>\n
KINTEX Hall 9A, Ilsan | Wednesday August 19 | 19+ only<\/p>\n
Jack White Live 2026 in Seoul @ YES24 Live Hall<\/p>\n
The legendary White Stripes frontman and guitar icon performs one night in Seoul.<\/p>\n
YES24 Live Hall | Sunday August 17<\/p>\n
2026 DINOxPICHEOLIN \u2018\u5409BOARD SHOW\u2019 @ Jamsil Indoor Stadium<\/p>\n
SEVENTEEN members DINO and S.Coups (Piecheolin) perform three nights at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in their joint special project concert.<\/p>\n
Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Songpa-gu | Thursday through Saturday<\/p>\n
Dannie May ONE-SHOT VACATION in Seoul @ KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Live Hall<\/p>\n
Thai singer Dannie May performs one night in Seoul.<\/p>\n
KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Live Hall | Thursday August 21<\/p>\n
David Byrne @ Grand Peace Palace, Kyunghee University<\/p>\n
The legendary Talking Heads frontman and solo artist performs one night at the Grand Peace Palace at Kyunghee University.<\/p>\n
Grand Peace Palace, Kyunghee University, Dongdaemun-gu | Thursday August 21<\/p>\n
BIGBANG 2026 World Tour in Goyang @ Goyang Stadium<\/p>\n
One of K-pop\u2019s most legendary groups returns to the stage for three nights at Goyang Stadium \u2014 one of the most anticipated concert events of the year.<\/p>\n
Goyang Stadium | Thursday through Saturday, August 21\u201323<\/p>\n
NCT DREAM 10th Anniversary Party \u2018THE SWEET DREAM HOTEL\u2019 @ Inspire Arena<\/p>\n
NCT DREAM celebrate their 10th anniversary with two nights at Inspire Arena in Incheon.<\/p>\n
Inspire Arena, Incheon | Saturday and Sunday, August 22\u201323<\/p>\n
STAYC Fan Concert Tour \u2018STAY CLOSER\u2019 @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall<\/p>\n
K-pop girl group STAYC perform two nights at Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall.<\/p>\n
Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall, Yongsan-gu | Saturday and Sunday, August 22\u201323<\/p>\n
2026 OWALLOIL Tour \u2018SUNBURN\u2019 in Seoul @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall<\/p>\n
Thai singer OWALLOIL performs two nights in Seoul on the Seoul leg of their Asia tour.<\/p>\n
YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Saturday and Sunday, August 22\u201323<\/p>\n
AIMFEST 2026 Seoul @ Sound Alliance SA Hall<\/p>\n
A two-day music festival at Sound Alliance SA Hall featuring a mix of Korean and international indie artists.<\/p>\n
Sound Alliance SA Hall | Saturday and Sunday, August 22\u201323<\/p>\n
Libelante & Eun Chul Oh Unplugged Concert \u2018Hope\u2019 @ Lotte Concert Hall<\/p>\n
Classical crossover duo Libelante and pianist Eun Chul Oh perform two intimate unplugged nights at Lotte Concert Hall.<\/p>\n
Lotte Concert Hall | Saturday and Sunday, August 22\u201323<\/p>\n
2026 CassCool Festival @ Seoul Land<\/p>\n
The popular outdoor summer music festival returns to Seoul Land with a lineup of Korean pop and indie artists.<\/p>\n
Seoul Land, Gwacheon | Saturday August 22<\/p>\n
HITORIE Hitori-Escape Asia Tour 2026 in Seoul @ KT&G Sangsangmadang<\/p>\n
Japanese rock band HITORIE perform one night in Seoul on their Asia tour.<\/p>\n
KT&G Sangsangmadang, Mapo-gu | Sunday August 23<\/p>\n
Events <\/p>\n
Han River Under the Bridge Cinema @ Yeouido Han River Park<\/p>\n
The final edition of Seoul\u2019s popular free outdoor movie series screens at Yeouido only this week, beneath Wonhyo Bridge. Films at Yeouido include English subtitles. First come, first served.<\/p>\n
Yeouido Han River Park (beneath Wonhyo Bridge) | Saturday August 22, 8:00 p.m. | Free<\/p>\n
Preview in Seoul 2026 (International Textile & Fashion Fair) @ COEX<\/p>\n
A major international textile and fashion industry expo at COEX, showcasing Korean and global fashion brands, fabric innovations, and trend forecasting. Open to industry and public visitors.<\/p>\n
COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday through Friday, August 19\u201321<\/p>\n
AI Summit Seoul & Expo @ COEX<\/p>\n
Korea\u2019s biggest annual artificial intelligence industry gathering, bringing together global tech leaders, researchers, and companies at COEX across three days.<\/p>\n
COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday through Friday, August 19\u201321<\/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. Final week \u2014 closes August 23.<\/p>\n
Seoul Children\u2019s Grand Park, Gwangjin-gu | Through Sunday August 23 | 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. Final Friday \u2014 ends this week.<\/p>\n
Various venues, Seoul | Friday August 21, 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 continues its Seoul run. Running through November 15.<\/p>\n
Blue Square Woori Bank Hall, Yongsan-gu | 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. Final days \u2014 closes August 23.<\/p>\n
Seoul Arts Center, CJ Towol Theater | Through Sunday August 23<\/p>\n
Musical The Days @ D-Cube Link Arts Center<\/p>\n
A Korean musical. Final days \u2014 closes August 23.<\/p>\n
D-Cube Link Arts Center | Through Sunday 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
An 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
\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. 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
Please note that event schedules may change or be postponed without notice, particularly due to weather. We strive to keep this information accurate, but recommend confirming details with the event organizer before visiting<\/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":121493,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[62,291,292,290,48788,48787,48789,112,289,288,287,282,286,283,284,285],"class_list":["post-121492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-seoul","tag-events-near-me","tag-fest-near-me","tag-festa-near-me","tag-festivals-near-me","tag-korea-concert","tag-korea-music","tag-korea-sports","tag-seoul","tag-seoul-events","tag-seoul-festival","tag-seoul-place-to-visit","tag-seoul-points-of-interest","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\/121492","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=121492"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121492\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/121493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=121492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=121492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}