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

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lullaboy: Hotels & Heartbreaks Tour in Seoul @ Rollinghall

Korean indie artist lullaboy performs at Rollinghall as part of his tour.

Rollinghall | Monday

HIPHOPPLAYA SHOW Vol.62 @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall

One of Korea’s most popular hip-hop concert series returns for its 62nd edition at YES24 Wanderloch Hall.

YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Friday

THE SOLUTIONS Concert ‘Maximizer II’ @ CKL Stage

Korean indie rock band The Solutions perform three nights at CKL Stage.

CKL Stage | Friday through Sunday

Water Color Concert ‘Summer Sketch’ @ The Good Theater

A summer concert series featuring light and relaxing performances in an intimate theater setting.

The Good Theater | Friday through Sunday

Yuuki Yoshiyama @ Lion Super Club

Japanese artist Yuuki Yoshiyama performs two nights at Lion Super Club in Itaewon.

Lion Super Club, Itaewon | Friday and Saturday

aespa ‘SYNK: COMPLæXITY’ World Tour @ Gocheok Sky Dome

One of K-pop’s biggest girl groups brings their world tour to Gocheok Sky Dome for two nights — one of the summer’s headline concerts.

Gocheok Sky Dome, Guro-gu | Friday and Saturday

Official Hige Dandism Asia Tour 2026 in Seoul @ KSPO Dome

One of Japan’s biggest rock bands performs two nights at KSPO Dome on their Asia tour.

KSPO Dome, Olympic Park | Saturday and Sunday

ITZY 5th Fan Meeting ‘ALL IN, MIDZY’ @ Olympic Hall

K-pop group ITZY hold their 5th fan meeting across two nights at Olympic Hall.

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Saturday and Sunday

2026 LUN8 Fancon ‘OFF-ZONE’ @ YES24 Live Hall

K-pop group LUN8 hold their fan concert at YES24 Live Hall.

YES24 Live Hall | Saturday

KARD 2026 World Tour ‘NOW HERE’ in Seoul @ GABIN Art Hall

Korean-international co-ed group KARD perform one night in Seoul on their world tour.

GABIN Art Hall | Saturday

Chilli Beans. Asia Tour 2026-2027 ‘HONESTY’ in Seoul @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall

Japanese indie rock band Chilli Beans. perform one night in Seoul on their Asia tour.

YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Saturday

2026 Peppertones Club Tour Encore – Seoul @ Hyundai Card Understage

Beloved Korean indie duo Peppertones perform two nights at Hyundai Card Understage.

Hyundai Card Understage | Saturday and Sunday

Bulldogmansion: MINTPAPER 20th Special Live @ XSCALA

Korean indie band Bulldogmansion perform a special show celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mintpaper Records.

XSCALA | Saturday

CLICK-B RE:CLICK @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall

Second-generation K-pop group CLICK-B perform two nights as part of their reunion concert series.

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

2PM Concert ‘THE RETURN’ in Incheon @ Inspire Arena

Legendary K-pop group 2PM make their long-awaited return to the stage with two nights at Inspire Arena.

Inspire Arena, Incheon | Saturday and Sunday

ASH DA HERO Asia Tour 2026 Live in Seoul @ Westbridge

Japanese rock artist ASH DA HERO performs one night in Seoul.

Westbridge | Saturday

2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer @ KINTEX

One of Korea’s biggest annual music awards events comes to KINTEX this summer with a massive lineup of K-pop acts.

KINTEX, Ilsan | Sunday

ZITTEN: MINTPAPER 20th Special Live @ XSCALA

Korean artist ZITTEN performs a special show celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mintpaper Records.

XSCALA | Sunday

2026 HU HAN WEN Fan Meeting ‘To. MY Light’ @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall

Chinese actor and singer Hu Han Wen holds a fan meeting in Seoul.

YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Sunday

2026 Jae Yoon Birthday Party ‘Our Summer’ @ Yearimdang Art Hall

Korean singer Jae Yoon holds a birthday fan concert at Yearimdang Art Hall.

Yearimdang Art Hall | Saturday

Korea Build Week 2026 @ COEX

A major construction, architecture, and interior design industry expo at COEX, open to trade and public visitors.

COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday through Saturday

URBAN BREAK 2026 @ COEX

Korea’s biggest street art and urban culture festival returns to COEX Hall D, featuring live graffiti, murals, skateboarding, BMX, and exhibitions from Korean and international street artists.

COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday through Saturday

Rose of Sharon (Mugunghwa) Exhibition @ Seoul Botanic Park

A free outdoor exhibition of 6,086 Rose of Sharon trees marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day, including the public debut of a propagated successor to the historic Gyeongbok High School tree. Family programs on select Saturdays throughout August.

Open Forest Mugunghwa Garden, Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through August 18 | Free

Under-the-Bridge Cinema @ Ttukseom Han River Park

Free outdoor movie screenings beneath Cheongdam Bridge at Ttukseom Han River Park.

Ttukseom Han River Park | Saturday, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Free

Silent DJ Party @ Mapo Bridge, Yeouido Han River Park

A wireless headset dance party beneath Mapo Bridge on the Han River. Second of three August editions.

Yeouido Han River Park, beneath Mapo Bridge | Saturday, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Han River 2 Days 1 Night @ Mangwon Han River Park

An overnight outdoor movie marathon with food, games, and relaxation at Seoul Battleship Park — stay from evening to early morning for a unique Han River experience.

Seoul Battleship Park, Mangwon Han River Park | Saturday August 8, 8:00 p.m. – Sunday August 9, 5:00 a.m.

Hangang Summer Festival @ Hangang Parks

Seoul’s flagship summer festival continues along the Han River with silent DJ parties, overnight walking events, riverside movie screenings, busking performances, and water sports. Running through August 16.

Hangang Parks | Through August 16

Han River Night Pools @ Hangang Parks

Seoul’s outdoor Han River swimming pools remain open late with extended hours until 10:00 p.m. at Ttukseom, Yeouido, and Gwangnaru Hangang Parks.

Ttukseom, Yeouido & Gwangnaru Hangang Parks | Daily | Free

Han River Overnight Camping @ Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks

Seoul’s first Han River overnight camping pilot continues with free campgrounds for up to 200 tents per night at Yeouido and Ttukseom. Reservation required.

Yeouido & Ttukseom Han River Parks | Daily through August, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Free (reservation required)

Gwanghwamun Plaza Summer Water Park @ Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square’s free outdoor water play zone continues with misting zones, water jets, and splash areas.

Gwanghwamun Square, Jongno-gu | Daily through August | Free

Yulhyeon Park Pop-Up Water Playground @ Yulhyeon Park

A free seasonal water play area at Yulhyeon Park in Eunpyeong-gu, open through summer. Part of Seoul’s wider network of 422 free water play spots mapped across the city this season.

Yulhyeon Park, Eunpyeong-gu | Through August | Free

Seoul Water Reclamation Experience Center Children’s Splash Park

A free children’s splash park and water play area open for the summer at the Seoul Water Reclamation Experience Center.

Seoul Water Reclamation Experience Center | Through August | Free

Seoul Summer Museum & Cultural Venue Night Program @ Citywide

Eight major Seoul cultural institutions extend their hours every Friday evening with special nighttime exhibitions and programs through August.

Various venues, Seoul | Every Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Free

Seoul History Museum Summer Family Programs

The Seoul Museum of History runs special summer vacation programs for families throughout August, including hands-on history workshops and guided family tours.

Seoul Museum of History, Jongno-gu | Through August | Check website for schedule

‘Plants Loved by Frida’ Botanical Art Exhibition @ Seoul Botanic Park

Seoul Botanic Park’s immersive Frida Kahlo-inspired botanical exhibition continues. Final two weeks before it closes August 17.

Seoul Botanic Park, Gangseo-gu | Through August 17 | Free

Seoul International Garden Show @ Seoul Forest

The large-scale garden exhibition continues with 150 themed gardens and K-culture brand partnerships. Summer Night Movie screenings and family programs this weekend. Running through October 27.

Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu | Daily, noon – 7:00 p.m.

Centre Pompidou Hanwha @ Yeouido

Seoul’s newest cultural landmark continues its opening run with the inaugural exhibition The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision.

Yeouido, Seoul | Check website for opening hours

AMOR EX MACHINA @ Seoul Museum of Art

An exhibition exploring the relationship between love and technology through contemporary art. Running through September 6.

Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday – Sunday

Martin Parr: We Are Martin Parr @ Seoul Museum of Art

A major retrospective of British documentary photographer Martin Parr continues at SeMA. Running through October 18.

Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday – Sunday

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

The major retrospective of Korean abstract pioneer Yoo Youngkuk continues at SeMA. Running through October 25.

Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun | Tuesday – Sunday

Seoul Fortress Topography Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of History

A new exhibition exploring how Seoul’s natural landscape shaped the capital’s 18th-century fortress defence system. Running through October 25.

Seoul Museum of History, Jongno-gu | Tuesday – Sunday

Vivian Greven: In Bloom @ Perrotin Seoul

A solo exhibition by German artist Vivian Greven exploring the body and nature through large-scale paintings. Final two weeks — closes August 19.

Perrotin Seoul | Tuesday – Saturday

Kwon Byungjun: You Are In My Heart @ Buk-Seoul Museum of Art

A major exhibition at Buk-Seoul Museum of Art running through May 2027.

Buk-Seoul Museum of Art, Dobong-gu | Tuesday – Sunday

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

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 & Kiwoom Heroes @ Seoul Stadiums

All three of Seoul’s KBO teams are in action this week across Jamsil Baseball Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome.

Jamsil & Gocheok | Tuesday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

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