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A street in Gangnam District, Seoul, Korea.

Gangnam District, Seoul (Photo courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)

Here is what’s going on around the city of Seoul this week.

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Music events

You can check the full Seoul concert listings here.

2026 SON TAE JIN Solo Concert ‘THE MAESTRO’ @ LG Arts Center Seoul

Korean classical crossover tenor Son Tae Jin performs three nights at LG Arts Center Seoul in his much-anticipated annual concert series.

LG Arts Center Seoul | Thursday through Saturday

TREASURE THE STAGE 2026 @ Korea University Hwajeong Tiger Dome

K-pop group TREASURE performs three nights at Korea University’s outdoor dome venue as part of their 2026 concert tour.

Korea University Hwajeong Tiger Dome | Thursday through Saturday

LAPOEM Concert ‘A Summer Night in LALALAND: NEW ERA’ @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall

The classical crossover vocal group LAPOEM continues their multi-week summer concert run. Running through June 21.

Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall, Yongsan-gu | Through Sunday

2026 SVT 10th Fan Meeting ‘SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND’ @ Incheon Asiad Main Stadium

SEVENTEEN celebrate their 10th anniversary with a major outdoor fan meeting at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium across two days.

Incheon Asiad Main Stadium | Saturday and Sunday

2026 NOEL Concert ‘Cafe June’ @ XSCALA

Popular Korean ballad singer NOEL performs two nights in Seoul as part of his summer concert series.

XSCALA | Saturday and Sunday

RAPBEAT 2026 @ Oil Tank Culture Park

One of Seoul’s premier outdoor hip-hop festivals returns to Oil Tank Culture Park with a two-day lineup of Korean rap and R&B artists.

Oil Tank Culture Park, Mapo-gu | Saturday and Sunday

2026 Seoul Park Music Festival @ Olympic Park

An outdoor music festival across the expansive grounds of Olympic Park featuring a mix of Korean indie, pop, and rock artists over two days.

88 Garden, Olympic Park | Saturday and Sunday

ZEE & YOU AGAIN IN KOREA @ GABIN Art Hall

Thai actor and singer Zee Pruk Panich returns to Korea for a solo fan concert at GABIN Art Hall.

GABIN Art Hall | Saturday

Events

Robert Mapplethorpe Exhibition @ Kukje Gallery

A major exhibition of works by the legendary American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, one of the most significant photographic artists of the 20th century. Running through July 19.

Kukje Gallery, Jongno-gu | Through July 19

Merikokeb Berhanu Exhibition @ Esther Schipper Seoul

A solo exhibition by Ethiopian-born Berlin-based artist Merikokeb Berhanu, whose richly layered paintings explore memory, landscape, and the body. Running through August 14.

Esther Schipper Seoul | Opens Tuesday June 9 | Through August 14

Yoo Youngkuk: A Mountain Within Me @ Seoul Museum of Art

A major retrospective of Korean abstract pioneer Yoo Youngkuk, marking the 110th anniversary of his birth. The first in SeMA’s new Korean Modern Masters series, featuring rare and previously unpublished works. Running through October 25.

Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun-gu | Through October 25

Where Writing Breathes @ Seoul Museum of Art

A group exhibition at SeMA exploring the relationship between writing, language, and contemporary art practice. Running through July 12.

Seoul Museum of Art | Through July 12

Moonlight Urban Yoga @ Gwanghwamun Square

Free outdoor yoga sessions continue at Gwanghwamun Square every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening through August 7.

Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 7:30 p.m. | Free

NextRise 2026 @ COEX

Seoul’s biggest startup and innovation expo, connecting Korean and global companies with investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.

COEX, Gangnam | Thursday and Friday

Seoul International Garden Show @ Seoul Forest

The large-scale garden exhibition continues with 150 themed gardens and K-culture brand partnerships. Running through October 27.

Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu | Daily

Centre Pompidou Hanwha @ Yeouido

Seoul’s newest cultural landmark continues its opening run. The inaugural exhibition The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision is on now.

Yeouido, Seoul | Check website for opening hours

Damien Hirst Exhibition @ MMCA Seoul

The British artist’s major retrospective continues at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Running through June 28.

MMCA Seoul, Jongno-gu | Tuesday – Sunday

Tino Sehgal: Live Art @ Leeum Museum of Art

The Berlin-based artist’s interactive live performance works continue at Leeum. Final two weeks — running through June 28.

Leeum Museum of Art, Yongsan-gu | Tuesday – Sunday

Musical Billy Elliot @ Blue Square Woori Bank Hall

The award-winning musical featuring original music from Elton John continues its Seoul run through July 26.

Yongsan-gu | Check nol.com for showtimes

Dialogue in the Dark @ Bukchon Hanok Village

An immersive experience conducted in complete darkness, guided by visually impaired hosts. Running through December 31.

Jongno-gu | Check schedule for times

NextRise 2026 @ COEX

The ECCK is a supporting partner of NextRise, Korea’s largest open innovation and startup festival. A key event for the international business community in Seoul.

COEX, Gangnam | Thursday and Friday

Sports events

Seoul E-Land FC @ Mokdong Stadium

K League 2 action in western Seoul.

Yangcheon-gu | Check kleague.com for fixture and kick-off time

LG Twins & Doosan Bears @ Jamsil Baseball Stadium

Both of Seoul’s home KBO teams are in action at Jamsil this week.

Songpa-gu | Tuesday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

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