The Best Events in Seoul This August \u2014 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Music events <\/p>\n
Sabrina Malheiros @ Musinsa Garage<\/p>\n
Brazilian vocalist Sabrina Malheiros performs one night in Seoul \u2014 a rare and intimate show for fans of Brazilian jazz and bossa nova.<\/p>\n
Musinsa Garage | Monday August 25<\/p>\n
Azymuth @ Musinsa Garage<\/p>\n
Brazilian jazz-funk legends Azymuth perform one night in Seoul on their Asia tour \u2014 one of the most exciting international bookings of the summer.<\/p>\n
Musinsa Garage | Tuesday August 25<\/p>\n
VIO-LENCE Live in Seoul 2026 @ Mokdong JS Art Hall<\/p>\n
American thrash metal legends VIO-LENCE perform one night in Seoul on their reunion tour.<\/p>\n
Mokdong JS Art Hall, Yangcheon-gu | Friday August 28<\/p>\n
NOL Universe Festival 2026 @ KINTEX<\/p>\n
A major new K-pop and entertainment festival at KINTEX featuring multiple artists across three days of performances and fan events.<\/p>\n
KINTEX, Goyang-si | Thursday through Saturday, August 28\u201330<\/p>\n
NELL\u2019s Season 2026 \u2018Only One\u2019 @ YES24 Live Hall<\/p>\n
Korean indie rock legends NELL perform three nights at YES24 Live Hall as part of their annual season concert series \u2014 one of the most anticipated indie shows of the year.<\/p>\n
YES24 Live Hall | Thursday through Saturday, August 28\u201330<\/p>\n
2026 Park Ji-hyun Concert \u2018SHOWMANSHIP SEASON 2\u2019 Encore @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n
Popular Korean vocalist Park Ji-hyun performs two encore nights at Olympic Hall.<\/p>\n
Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Saturday and Sunday, August 29\u201330<\/p>\n
2026 SEEYA 20th Anniversary Concert \u2018THE FAN\u2019 in Seoul @ Grand Peace Palace, Kyunghee University<\/p>\n
Beloved Korean vocal trio SEEYA celebrate their 20th anniversary with two nights at the Grand Peace Palace.<\/p>\n
Grand Peace Palace, Kyunghee University, Dongdaemun-gu | Saturday and Sunday, August 29\u201330<\/p>\n
Sustainable Wave Festival @ Incheon Munhak Stadium<\/p>\n
A new eco-themed music festival featuring Korean and international artists at Incheon Munhak Stadium across two days.<\/p>\n
Incheon Munhak Stadium | Saturday and Sunday, August 29\u201330<\/p>\n
2026 INFINITE Fan Meeting \u2018\ubb34\ud55c\ub300\uc9d1\ud68c V\u2019 @ Inspire Arena<\/p>\n
Veteran K-pop group INFINITE hold their fifth major fan meeting across two nights at Inspire Arena.<\/p>\n
Inspire Arena, Incheon | Saturday and Sunday, August 29\u201330<\/p>\n
2026 Kim Min Seok Small Theater Concert \u2018Summer Between Seasons\u2019 @ XSCALA<\/p>\n
Korean indie musician Kim Min Seok performs two intimate nights at XSCALA.<\/p>\n
XSCALA | Saturday and Sunday, August 29\u201330<\/p>\n
2026 Park Chanyoung Concert \u2018Every Day of Happiness\u2019 @ NOL Theater Hapjeong<\/p>\n
Korean singer Park Chanyoung performs two nights at NOL Theater Hapjeong.<\/p>\n
NOL Theater Hapjeong, Mapo-gu | Saturday and Sunday, August 29\u201330<\/p>\n
Jeon Yu Jin 2nd Fan Concert \u2018TWENTY-ONE\u2019 @ Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park<\/p>\n
Rising Korean singer Jeon Yu Jin holds her second fan concert across two nights at Olympic Park.<\/p>\n
Woori Art Hall, Olympic Park | Saturday and Sunday, August 29\u201330<\/p>\n
WILD MATCH 14 @ Rollinghall<\/p>\n
The popular Korean indie music showcase series returns for its 14th edition at Rollinghall.<\/p>\n
Rollinghall | Saturday August 29<\/p>\n
Events <\/p>\n
Dongdaemun-gu Beer Festival @ Jangan 1 Waterfront Park<\/p>\n
A popular outdoor summer festival on the banks of the Jangan waterway featuring craft beers, food trucks, live jazz performances, film screenings, hands-on activities, and photo zones. Free entry \u2014 food and drinks purchased separately.<\/p>\n
Jangan 1 Waterfront Park, Dongdaemun-gu | Friday and Saturday, August 28\u201329 | Free entry<\/p>\n
DDP Autumn Festival @ Dongdaemun Design Plaza<\/p>\n
The DDP\u2019s autumn cultural festival opens this week, transforming Dongdaemun Design Plaza with outdoor performances, light installations, and public programming. Running through September 7.<\/p>\n
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Jung-gu | From Friday August 28 \u2013 September 7 | Free<\/p>\n
EV Trend Korea 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n
Korea\u2019s premier electric vehicle and future mobility expo, showcasing the latest EVs, charging infrastructure, and clean energy innovations. Open to the public.<\/p>\n
COEX, Gangnam | Tuesday through Thursday, August 25\u201327<\/p>\n
Seoul Career Up Fair @ Citywide<\/p>\n
A major career fair running across multiple Seoul venues, connecting job seekers \u2014 including foreign residents \u2014 with companies hiring across various industries. Running through September 5.<\/p>\n
Various venues, Seoul | From Tuesday August 25 \u2013 September 5<\/p>\n
Yeongyang Red Pepper HOT Festival @ Jung-gu<\/p>\n
A spicy food festival celebrating the famous Yeongyang red pepper, with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and cultural activities. Final days \u2014 closes Thursday.<\/p>\n
Jung-gu, Seoul | Through Thursday August 27<\/p>\n
Seoul Sculpture Festival @ Songhyeon Green Plaza<\/p>\n
A free outdoor sculpture festival in the newly opened Songhyeon Green Plaza in central Seoul. Running through September 4.<\/p>\n
Songhyeon Green Plaza, Jongno-gu | Through September 4 | Free<\/p>\n
Do Ho Suh Exhibition @ MMCA Seoul<\/p>\n
The internationally acclaimed Korean artist\u2019s major retrospective opens this week at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Free admission. Running through February 2027. Open daily 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m., Fridays until 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
MMCA Seoul, Samcheong-dong | Opens Friday August 28 | Free<\/p>\n
Banksy: BANKSY STILL HERE @ The Hyundai Seoul<\/p>\n
A major exhibition of works by the anonymous British street artist Banksy continues at The Hyundai Seoul, featuring Pest Control-authenticated works alongside archival materials and street reproductions. Running through November 3.<\/p>\n
The Hyundai Seoul, ALT.1, Yeouido | Through November 3<\/p>\n
2026 Namsangol Summer Program: Yeoreum Dagwa @ Namsangol Hanok Village<\/p>\n
A traditional summer cultural program at Namsangol Hanok Village featuring seasonal refreshments, hanbok experiences, and cultural activities in one of Seoul\u2019s most atmospheric traditional settings.<\/p>\n
Namsangol Hanok Village, Jung-gu | Check english.seoul.go.kr for exact dates | Free<\/p>\n
Han River Night Pools @ Hangang Parks<\/p>\n
Seoul\u2019s outdoor Han River swimming pools close out their summer run this week. Final days through August.<\/p>\n
Ttukseom, Yeouido & Gwangnaru Hangang Parks | Through August | Free<\/p>\n
Han River Overnight Camping @ Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks<\/p>\n
The final days of Seoul\u2019s Han River overnight camping pilot \u2014 last chance to sleep under the stars by the river before the summer season ends.<\/p>\n
Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks | Through August, 5:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 a.m. | Free (reservation required)<\/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
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 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. Final days \u2014 closes September 6.<\/p>\n
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Through September 6<\/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. 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":129556,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[62,291,1980,112,26870,289,26869,14359,286,283,284,285],"class_list":["post-129555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-seoul","tag-events-near-me","tag-fest-near-me","tag-festival-near-me","tag-seoul","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\/129555","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=129555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129555\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=129555"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=129555"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=129555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}