{"id":45296,"date":"2026-06-08T07:50:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/45296\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T07:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:50:29","slug":"whats-on-in-seoul-june-8-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/45296\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s on in Seoul: June 8-14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mb2-plus4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1780905029_517_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> Music Events <\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">You can check the full Seoul concert listings\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hapskorea.com\/upcoming-concerts-in-seoul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">NELL X REDOOR: MINTPAPER 20th Special Live @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The indie rock legends Nell team up with REDOOR for a special live show celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mintpaper Records, one of Korea\u2019s most beloved independent labels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 XIA 6th Asia Tour Concert \u2018Gravity\u2019 @ KSPO Dome<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Former JYJ member XIA (Kim Junsu) performs three nights at KSPO Dome as part of his sixth Asia tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KSPO Dome, Olympic Park | Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 ALPHA DRIVE ONE FAN-CON TOUR @ Inspire Arena<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Rising K-pop act ALPHA DRIVE ONE holds their fan concert at Inspire Arena in Incheon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Inspire Arena, Incheon | Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Candlelight Concert: Hans Zimmer @ Jeongdong 1928 Art Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">An intimate candlelit performance of Hans Zimmer\u2019s greatest film scores, performed live by a string ensemble at the beautiful Jeongdong 1928 Art Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jeongdong 1928 Art Center, Jung-gu | Friday, 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Candlelight Concert: Joe Hisaishi @ Jeongdong 1928 Art Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A candlelit tribute to Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi, featuring beloved themes from My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jeongdong 1928 Art Center, Jung-gu | Friday, 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Gautier Capu\u00e7on, Daniel Lozakovitch &amp; Mikhail Pletnev @ Seoul Arts Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A rare classical recital bringing together three of the world\u2019s leading performers \u2014 cellist Gautier Capu\u00e7on, violinist Daniel Lozakovitch, and pianist Mikhail Pletnev \u2014 with the Rachmaninoff International Orchestra.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall | Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">LAPOEM Concert \u2018A Summer Night in LALALAND: NEW ERA\u2019 @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The popular classical crossover vocal group LAPOEM opens their multi-week summer concert run in Seoul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall, Yongsan-gu | Saturday through June 21<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Mika Nakashima Asia Tour 2026 in Seoul @ KINTEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Japanese actress and singer Mika Nakashima, best known for her role in the film Nana, performs in Seoul as part of her 2026 Asia tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KINTEX, Ilsan | Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 World DJ Festival @ Seoul Land<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">One of Korea\u2019s biggest outdoor electronic music festivals returns to Seoul Land with international and local DJs across two days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Land, Gwacheon | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 2AM Concert [O-NEUL, 2AM] in Seoul @ NOL Theater Hapjeong<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Beloved K-pop ballad group 2AM performs two nights at NOL Theater Hapjeong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">NOL Theater Hapjeong, Mapo-gu | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Azusa Tadokoro Fan Meeting in Seoul @ Spigen Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Japanese voice actress and singer Azusa Tadokoro holds a fan meeting in Seoul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Spigen Hall | Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">TOUCHED X DRAGON PONY: MINTPAPER 20th Special @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A second Mintpaper 20th anniversary special featuring TOUCHED and Dragon Pony at Olympic Hall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">ARMNHMR @ Jamsil Sports Complex<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">American electronic duo ARMNHMR perform in Seoul for one night at Jamsil Sports Complex.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jamsil Sports Complex, Songpa-gu | Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Chang Kiha X Car, the Garden: MINTPAPER 20th @ Olympic Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The final Mintpaper 20th anniversary special pairs indie rock icon Chang Kiha with Car, the Garden for one night at Olympic Hall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Sunday<\/p>\n<p> Events <\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Centre Pompidou Hanwha @ Yeouido<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul\u2019s newest cultural venue \u2014 a collaboration between Paris\u2019s Centre Pompidou and Hanwha \u2014 opened its doors this week. The opening exhibition is The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision. Don\u2019t miss it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Yeouido, Seoul | From Thursday June 4 | Check website for opening hours<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Food &amp; Hotel 2026 @ KINTEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">One of Asia\u2019s largest international food, beverage, and hospitality industry expos. Open to the public with tastings, demonstrations, and thousands of exhibitors from around the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KINTEX, Ilsan | Tuesday through Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Alexander Ekman\u2019s \u2018A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream\u2019 @ LG Arts Center Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The Norwegian choreographer\u2019s acclaimed reimagining of Shakespeare\u2019s classic, performed by Sweden\u2019s G\u00f6teborgsOperans Danskompani. One of the most visually striking dance productions touring internationally this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">LG Arts Center Seoul, LG SIGNATURE Hall | Thursday through Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">All European Network Night 2026 @ The Shilla Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The flagship annual gathering of the European business community in Korea, organised by the ECCK together with 13 bilateral European chambers. One of the most anticipated networking events of the year with over 260 attendees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Yeong Bin Gwan, The Shilla Seoul | Tuesday June 9<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Musical Billy Elliot @ Blue Square Woori Bank Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The award-winning musical featuring original music from Elton John continues its Seoul run through July 26.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Yongsan-gu | Check nol.com for showtimes<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Damien Hirst Exhibition @ MMCA Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The British artist\u2019s major retrospective continues at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Running through June 28.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">MMCA Seoul, Jongno-gu | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Tino Sehgal: Live Art @ Leeum Museum of Art<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The Berlin-based artist\u2019s interactive live performance works continue at Leeum. Running through June 28.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Leeum Museum of Art, Yongsan-gu | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/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<\/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> Spports events <\/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 &amp; Doosan Bears @ Jamsil Baseball Stadium<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Both of Seoul\u2019s home KBO teams are in action at Jamsil this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Songpa-gu | 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&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":45297,"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-45296","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\/45296","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=45296"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45296\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45297"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}