{"id":83817,"date":"2026-07-13T00:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T00:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/83817\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T00:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T00:39:07","slug":"whats-on-in-seoul-july-13-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/83817\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s on in Seoul: July 13-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mb2-plus4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Please consider subscribing to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC56nToaiyDeLUXx6jX2C_Sw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a> so 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 July events in Seoul on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hvm-KBz40nY&amp;source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hapskorea.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube video<\/a>.<\/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 \">Alessia Cara Live in Seoul @ YES24 Live Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Canadian indie-pop singer Alessia Cara, best known for her hit \u201cHere\u201d, performs one night in Seoul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">YES24 Live Hall | Thursday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">HONNE Live in Seoul @ Lotte Concert Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">British indie duo HONNE perform two nights at Lotte Concert Hall on their Asia tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Lotte Concert Hall | Thursday and Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The Novembers Tour 2026 \u2018The Singing Engines\u2019 in Seoul @ KT&amp;G SangsangMadang Live Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Japanese post-rock band The Novembers perform one night in Seoul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KT&amp;G SangsangMadang Live Hall, Mapo-gu | Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">PSY Soaking Show SUMMERSWAG 2026 @ Seoul Grand Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">PSY\u2019s legendary outdoor summer festival returns \u2014 water cannons, massive stages, and some of Korea\u2019s biggest artists performing across two days at Seoul Grand Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Grand Park Summerswag Stage | Friday and Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">BOYNEXTDOOR Tour \u2018Knock On Vol.2\u2019 in Seoul @ KSPO Dome<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR perform three nights at KSPO Dome as part of their second world tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KSPO Dome, Olympic Park | Friday through Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Candlelight: Vivaldi\u2019s Greatest Works @ Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">An intimate candlelit performance of Vivaldi\u2019s most beloved works by a live string ensemble in the stunning Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre, Jung-gu | Friday, 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Candlelight: The Shin Hae-cheol Tribute Program @ Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A candlelit tribute to legendary Korean rock musician Shin Hae-cheol, performed live by a string ensemble.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre, Jung-gu | Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Reol Oneman Live 2026 \u2018Bijigaku\u2019 in Seoul @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Japanese artist Reol, known for her high-energy electronic-pop and anime collaborations, performs one night in Seoul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 Park Ji-hyun Concert \u2018SHOWMANSHIP SEASON 2\u2019 @ Seongnam Arts Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Popular Korean vocalist Park Ji-hyun performs two nights at Seongnam Arts Center as part of her ongoing concert series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seongnam Arts Center, Opera House | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">SOUNDBERRY FESTA\u2019 26 @ Ilsan KINTEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">One of summer\u2019s biggest music festivals featuring a diverse lineup of Korean and international artists across two days at KINTEX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Ilsan KINTEX | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 CORTIS Tour \u2018Put Your Phone Down\u2019 @ Inspire Arena<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">K-pop group CORTIS perform two nights at Inspire Arena as part of their first major world tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Inspire Arena, Incheon | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 82MAJOR Fan Concert \u201982 Office: Vacation\u2019 @ XSCALA<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Rising K-pop group 82MAJOR hold a fan concert themed around a summer office vacation across two nights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">XSCALA | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 XLOV Asia Tour \u2018Serving-X\u2019 in Seoul @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Thai boy group XLOV perform two nights in Seoul on their Asia tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall, Yongsan-gu | Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Lee Seung Yoon Concert @ KINTEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Popular Korean singer-songwriter Lee Seung Yoon performs at KINTEX Exhibition Hall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2, Ilsan | Saturday, 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p> Events <\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Fortress Topography Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of History<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A newly opened exhibition exploring how King Sukjong and King Yeongjo used Seoul\u2019s natural landscape to build the capital\u2019s fortress defence system in the 18th century, and how rulers and citizens worked together to protect the city. Running through October 25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Museum of History | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday | Opens July 14<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Character Licensing Fair 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korea\u2019s biggest character and IP licensing event \u2014 K-pop characters, webtoon IPs, anime crossovers, and pop culture merchandise. Free to attend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | Thursday through Sunday | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">AFPRO 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A professional beauty and aesthetics industry expo at COEX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 Gangnam Job Fair @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A major job fair connecting job seekers with companies hiring in the Gangnam area and beyond. Open to Korean and foreign applicants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">2026 Vegenomics \u2013 Vegan Fair in Seoul @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korea\u2019s leading vegan and plant-based products expo, featuring food, cosmetics, lifestyle goods, and more from local and international brands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | Thursday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">K-PET FAIR 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">One of Korea\u2019s biggest pet industry fairs, open to the public with product displays, pet-friendly activities, and adoptable animals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KIND SEOUL 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A multi-venue cultural event running across Seoul through July 26. Check the KIND SEOUL website for specific venue information and programming details.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Various venues, Seoul | July 17\u201326<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Summer Traditional Craft &amp; Tea Experience<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A seasonal summer programme combining hands-on traditional Korean craft experiences with seasonal refreshments, traditional teas, and summer fruit offerings. Part of the Seoul Metropolitan Government\u2019s summer cultural programming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Venue TBC | Weekends, 1:00 p.m. \u2013 4:10 p.m. | July 18 \u2013 August 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Moonlight Urban Yoga @ Gwanghwamun Square<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Free outdoor yoga sessions continue every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening through August 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu | Tuesday, Wednesday &amp; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. | Free<\/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 its opening run 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 \">Seo-Seoul Museum of Art: Transparent Youth Machine<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">An exhibition at the Seo-Seoul Museum of Art exploring youth, identity, and digital culture through contemporary Korean art. Running through July 26.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seo-Seoul Museum of Art | Through July 26<\/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 \">Jun Hyejoo: Endoskopeia @ SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A solo exhibition by Korean artist Jun Hyejoo running through August 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation, Gangnam-gu | Through August 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Park Young Sook: When Form Meets Gesture @ Pace Gallery Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A solo exhibition of Korean artist Park Young Sook\u2019s work exploring the relationship between form and gestural mark-making. Running through August 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Pace Gallery Seoul | Through August 14<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Yoko Matsumoto: Gazed at by Nature @ White Cube Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A solo exhibition by Japanese artist Yoko Matsumoto at White Cube Seoul. Running through August 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">White Cube Seoul | Through August 14<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Merikokeb Berhanu Exhibition @ Esther Schipper Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The solo exhibition by Ethiopian-born artist Merikokeb Berhanu continues. Running through August 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Esther Schipper Seoul | Tuesday \u2013 Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Lim Subeom: Last Night\u2019s Golden Dragon Mirage @ Arario Gallery<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A solo exhibition of Korean artist Lim Subeom\u2019s work at Arario Gallery. Running through August 15.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Arario Gallery, Seoul | Through August 15<\/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 \">Do Ho Suh Exhibition @ MMCA Seoul<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">The internationally acclaimed Korean artist\u2019s major retrospective opens this month at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Free admission. Running through February 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">MMCA Seoul, Jongno-gu | Opens July | Free<\/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 \">LG Twins &amp; Doosan Bears @ Jamsil Baseball Stadium<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KBO baseball returns from its mid-season break this week, with both Seoul teams back in action at Jamsil from Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Songpa-gu | From Tuesday July 16, 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":83818,"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-83817","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\/83817","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=83817"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83817\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=83817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=83817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}