{"id":137211,"date":"2026-08-31T01:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T01:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/137211\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T01:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T01:00:07","slug":"whats-on-in-seoul-aug-31-sep-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/137211\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s on in Seoul: Aug. 31 &#8211; Sep. 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mb2-plus4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1788138007_722_Gangnam Seoul.jpg\" alt=\"A street in Gangnam District, Seoul, Korea.\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"default-font lh-default ma0 mh3 mt0 pb3\">\n\t\t\t\tGangnam District, Seoul (Photo courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Here is what\u2019s going on around the city of Seoul this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Please consider subscribing to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC56nToaiyDeLUXx6jX2C_Sw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0so you can keep up-to-date on what\u2019s happening around the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">You can check out an expanded look at September events in Seoul on our YouTube video.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2G0ICexzMXc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube: Best 25 Events in Seoul \u2014 September 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p> Music events <\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">ADG7\u2019s Concert \u2018NEXT JOURNEY\u2019 @ National Museum of Korea Theater Yong<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korean vocal group ADG7 perform at the National Museum of Korea Theater Yong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">National Museum of Korea Theater Yong | Tuesday September 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jesse Barrera + Albert Posis Live in Seoul @ Rollinghall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Filipino-American singer-songwriters Jesse Barrera and Albert Posis perform together in Seoul for one night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Rollinghall | Thursday September 3<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">HYPNOSIS THERAPY on Sync Next 26 @ Sejong Cultural Center S Theater<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A special two-night performance event at Sejong Cultural Center\u2019s S Theater.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Sejong Cultural Center S Theater | Friday and Saturday, September 4\u20135<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 Donghae 1st Solo Encore Concert \u2018ALIVE\u2019 in Seoul @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Super Junior member Donghae performs three nights at Olympic Hall on his first solo encore concert run.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Friday through Sunday, September 4\u20136<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">ARTMS World Tour \u2018Art of BLUE BLOOD\u2019 in Seoul @ YES24 Live Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">K-pop girl group ARTMS perform two nights in Seoul on their world tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">YES24 Live Hall | Friday and Saturday, September 5\u20136<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">SOUND PLANET FESTIVAL 2026 @ Paradise City<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A major two-day outdoor music festival at Paradise City resort near Incheon Airport featuring Korean and international artists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Paradise City, Incheon | Friday and Saturday, September 5\u20136<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">SPYAIR Just Like This 2026 in Korea @ KINTEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Japanese rock band SPYAIR perform one night at KINTEX on their Korea tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2, Ilsan | Friday September 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 Sung Si Kyung with Friends \u2018So, today\u2019 @ 88 Garden, Olympic Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Beloved Korean ballad singer Sung Si Kyung performs two outdoor nights at Olympic Park\u2019s 88 Garden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">88 Garden, Olympic Park | Friday and Saturday, September 5\u20136<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">MADLY MEDLEY 2026 @ Oil Tank Culture Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A two-day music festival at Oil Tank Culture Park featuring Korean indie and alternative artists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Oil Tank Culture Park, Mapo-gu | Friday and Saturday, September 5\u20136<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Nerd Connection Club Tour \u2018Peak of the Wave\u2019 Seoul Final @ Myunghwa Live Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korean indie duo Nerd Connection close out their club tour with a final Seoul show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Myunghwa Live Hall | Friday September 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">THE SCOUT: Stars Reborn \u2013 Seoul @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A special performance event featuring emerging Korean artists at Blue Square.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall, Yongsan-gu | Friday September 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">TETRAPOD\u201926 \u2013 Intermingle @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A special collaborative performance event at YES24 Wanderloch Hall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Friday September 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 g0nny Solo Concert @ NOL Theater Hapjeong<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korean singer g0nny performs two nights at NOL Theater Hapjeong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">NOL Theater Hapjeong | Friday and Saturday, September 5\u20136<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">James Alyn &amp; pami | Spot the GIG by Wanderloch @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">An intimate double bill at YES24 Wanderloch Hall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Saturday September 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">JAEHA \u2018LIFE LIKE\u2019 Concert 2026 @ Rollinghall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korean singer-songwriter JAEHA performs one night at Rollinghall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Rollinghall | Saturday September 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Mint Festa Vol.86 @ KT&amp;G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Live Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The popular Hongdae indie music showcase series returns for its 86th edition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KT&amp;G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Live Hall | Saturday September 6<\/p>\n<p> Events <\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">4th Seoul Art Week @ Citywide<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul\u2019s biggest annual art week connects galleries, museums, and cultural spaces across the city with special exhibitions, open studios, artist talks, and public art events. Running through September 6.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Various venues, Seoul | Through Saturday September 6 | Most events free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Fashion Week @ DDP &amp; Lotte World Tower<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul\u2019s most important fashion event opens its September edition at Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Lotte World Tower, showcasing Korean and international designers across six days of runway shows and presentations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) &amp; Lotte World Tower | September 1\u20136<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Frieze Seoul 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">One of the world\u2019s most prestigious international art fairs opens in Seoul for its fourth edition, bringing leading galleries from across the globe to COEX Hall C and D.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | September 2\u20135<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Kiaf SEOUL 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korea\u2019s biggest international art fair runs alongside Frieze Seoul at COEX, featuring hundreds of Korean and international galleries across five days. A major event for art collectors and enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | September 2\u20136<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Viewing @ Gyeongbokgung Palace<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">One of Seoul\u2019s most magical seasonal experiences \u2014 Gyeongbokgung Palace opens for atmospheric night viewing every Wednesday through Sunday this autumn. Lottery entry required for guided Starlight Tour. Running through October 24.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongno-gu | Wednesday\u2013Sunday through October 24 | Lottery entry required<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul International Fireworks Festival @ Yeouido<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korea\u2019s most spectacular fireworks show returns to Yeouido Hangang Park for one night, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to the riverside. Arrive early for the best spots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Yeouido Hangang Park | Friday September 5 | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">DDP Autumn Festival @ Dongdaemun Design Plaza<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The DDP\u2019s autumn cultural festival continues through September 7 with outdoor performances, light installations, and public programming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Jung-gu | Through Sunday September 7 | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Sculpture Festival @ Songhyeon Green Plaza<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A free outdoor sculpture festival in the newly opened Songhyeon Green Plaza. Final days \u2014 closes September 4.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Songhyeon Green Plaza, Jongno-gu | Through Thursday September 4 | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Festival @ Jamsu Bridge &amp; Banpo Hangang Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The autumn run of the popular Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Festival begins this Sunday \u2014 every Sunday the lower deck of Banpo Bridge closes to traffic for a riverside day of markets, performances, and picnic culture. Running through October 25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jamsu Bridge &amp; Banpo Hangang Park | Every Sunday from September 6 \u2013 October 25 | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Koo Jeong-a Exhibition @ Leeum Museum of Art<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A major new exhibition by Korean conceptual artist Koo Jeong-a opens at Leeum Museum of Art this week. Running through December 27.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Leeum Museum of Art, Yongsan-gu | Opens Friday September 5 \u2013 December 27<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jonas Wood Exhibition @ Amorepacific Museum of Art<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A major solo exhibition by American artist Jonas Wood \u2014 one of the most celebrated painters working today \u2014 opens at Amorepacific Museum of Art. Running through February 28, 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Amorepacific Museum of Art | Opens Tuesday September 1 \u2013 February 28, 2027<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Zero Waste Festival @ Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A free festival promoting sustainable living and zero-waste culture in Seoul with exhibitions, workshops, product markets, and cultural programming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul | Sunday September 6 | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Do Ho Suh Exhibition @ MMCA Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The internationally acclaimed Korean artist\u2019s major retrospective continues at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Free admission. Running through February 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">MMCA Seoul, Samcheong-dong | Through February 2027 | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Banksy: BANKSY STILL HERE @ The Hyundai Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A major exhibition of Banksy works continues at The Hyundai Seoul. Running through November 3.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The Hyundai Seoul, ALT.1, Yeouido | Through November 3<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Musical ELISABETH @ Blue Square Woori Bank Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The acclaimed Austrian musical about Empress Elisabeth of Austria continues its Seoul run. Running through November 15.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Blue Square Woori Bank Hall, Yongsan-gu | Through November 15<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Musical Hell\u2019s Kitchen @ GS Arts Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The Broadway musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys continues. Running through November 8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">GS Arts Center | Through November 8<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul International Garden Show @ Seoul Forest<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The large-scale garden exhibition continues with 150 themed gardens and K-culture brand partnerships. Running through October 27.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu | Daily, noon \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Centre Pompidou Hanwha @ Yeouido<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul\u2019s newest cultural landmark continues with the inaugural exhibition The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Yeouido, Seoul | Check website for opening hours<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Martin Parr: We Are Martin Parr @ Seoul Museum of Art<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A major retrospective of British documentary photographer Martin Parr continues at SeMA. Running through October 18.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Yoo Youngkuk: A Mountain Within Me @ Seoul Museum of Art<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The major retrospective of Korean abstract pioneer Yoo Youngkuk continues at SeMA. Running through October 25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Fortress Topography Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of History<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">An exhibition exploring how Seoul\u2019s natural landscape shaped the capital\u2019s 18th-century fortress defence system. Running through October 25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Museum of History, Jongno-gu | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Glass Craft Award Ceremony &amp; Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of Craft Art<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The 2nd Seoul Glass Craft Award showcases award-winning glass craft works. Running through October 11.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Museum of Craft Art | Through October 11<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Kwon Byungjun: You Are In My Heart @ Buk-Seoul Museum of Art<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A major exhibition at Buk-Seoul Museum of Art running through May 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Buk-Seoul Museum of Art, Dobong-gu | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Dialogue in the Dark @ Bukchon Hanok Village<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">An immersive experience conducted in complete darkness, guided by visually impaired hosts. Running through December 31.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jongno-gu | Check schedule for times<\/p>\n<p> Sports events <\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">FC Seoul vs Incheon United @ Seoul World Cup Stadium<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">K League 1 action at Seoul World Cup Stadium \u2014 FC Seoul host Incheon United this Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul World Cup Stadium, Mapo-gu | Saturday September 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul E-Land FC @ Mokdong Stadium<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">K League 2 action in western Seoul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Yangcheon-gu | Check kleague.com for fixture and kick-off time<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">LG Twins, Doosan Bears &amp; Kiwoom Heroes @ Seoul Stadiums<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">All three of Seoul\u2019s KBO teams are in action this week across Jamsil Baseball Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jamsil &amp; Gocheok | Tuesday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Please note that event schedules may change or be postponed without notice, particularly due to weather. 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