{"id":92936,"date":"2026-07-20T23:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T23:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/92936\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T23:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T23:55:10","slug":"whats-on-in-seoul-july-20-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/92936\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s on in Seoul: July 20-26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mb2-plus4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784591710_537_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 July events in Seoul on our YouTube video.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hvm-KBz40nY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">YouTube: What\u2019s On in Seoul \u2014 July 2026 Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p> Music events <\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">American alternative rock band The Neighbourhood, known for their hit \u201cSweater Weather\u201d, perform one night in Seoul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">YES24 Live Hall | Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Sofia Isella @ Rollinghall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Italian singer-songwriter Sofia Isella performs an intimate show at Rollinghall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Rollinghall | Thursday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Candlelight: Vivaldi\u2019s Four Seasons @ Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">An intimate candlelit performance of Vivaldi\u2019s Four Seasons by a live string ensemble in the stunning Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre. Running this weekend and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre, Jung-gu | Saturday onwards | Check website for times<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">King Gnu CEN+RAL Tour 2026 in Seoul @ KSPO Dome<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">One of Japan\u2019s biggest rock bands, King Gnu, perform three nights at KSPO Dome. One of the most anticipated Japanese acts to perform in Seoul this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KSPO Dome, Olympic Park | Thursday through Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Stray Kids World Tour \u2018RUN IT SEOUL\u2019 @ KSPO Dome<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">One of K-pop\u2019s biggest global acts, Stray Kids, open their world tour with multiple nights in Seoul. Their KSPO Dome run continues through August 2.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KSPO Dome, Olympic Park | From Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">WATERBOMB Seoul 2026 @ KINTEX Indoor Arena<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korea\u2019s biggest outdoor water and music festival returns \u2014 water cannons, massive stages, and some of the country\u2019s biggest artists performing across three days at KINTEX. Adults only.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">KINTEX Indoor Arena, Ilsan | Thursday through Saturday | 19+ only<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">American Football Live in Seoul @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">American emo and indie rock legends American Football perform one night in Seoul on their Asia tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Monday<\/p>\n<p> Events <\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">\u2018Plants Loved by Frida\u2019 Botanical Art Exhibition @ Seoul Botanic Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Botanic Park brings the world of Frida Kahlo to life this summer with immersive botanical displays, cultural programs, classical concerts, curator talks, and hands-on workshops. Running through August 17.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through August 17 | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Han River Night Pools @ Hangang Parks<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seoul\u2019s outdoor Han River swimming pools are open late this summer with extended hours until 10:00 p.m. at Ttukseom, Yeouido, and Gwangnaru Hangang Parks \u2014 a great evening activity during the hot summer months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Ttukseom, Yeouido &amp; Gwangnaru Hangang Parks | Daily through August | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Han River Art Workshop @ Hangang Parks<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Join local artists for free outdoor creative workshops along the Han River. Open to all ages and skill levels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Hangang Parks | Weekends through August | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">K-Display 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Korea\u2019s premier display technology expo, showcasing the latest in OLED, LED, and next-generation display innovation from Korea\u2019s leading tech companies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | Tuesday through Thursday<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">University Early Admission Fair 2026 @ COEX<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A major education fair for students and families exploring university options in Korea and abroad. Useful for expat families with college-age children.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">COEX, Gangnam | Thursday<\/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. Final week \u2014 sessions end 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 \">Seoul Fortress Topography Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of History<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">A new 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 \">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 \">Seo-Seoul Museum of Art: Transparent Youth Machine<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">An exhibition exploring youth, identity, and digital culture through contemporary Korean art. Final week \u2014 closes July 26.<\/p>\n<p class=\"storyline-p f4 \">Seo-Seoul Museum of Art | Through Saturday<\/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 \">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 | Tuesday \u2013 Saturday<\/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 | 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 | Tuesday \u2013 Sunday<\/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 \">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","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":92937,"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-92936","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\/92936","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=92936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92936\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/korea\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}