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

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Alessia Cara Live in Seoul @ YES24 Live Hall

Canadian indie-pop singer Alessia Cara, best known for her hit “Here”, performs one night in Seoul.

YES24 Live Hall | Thursday

HONNE Live in Seoul @ Lotte Concert Hall

British indie duo HONNE perform two nights at Lotte Concert Hall on their Asia tour.

Lotte Concert Hall | Thursday and Friday

The Novembers Tour 2026 ‘The Singing Engines’ in Seoul @ KT&G SangsangMadang Live Hall

Japanese post-rock band The Novembers perform one night in Seoul.

KT&G SangsangMadang Live Hall, Mapo-gu | Friday

PSY Soaking Show SUMMERSWAG 2026 @ Seoul Grand Park

PSY’s legendary outdoor summer festival returns — water cannons, massive stages, and some of Korea’s biggest artists performing across two days at Seoul Grand Park.

Seoul Grand Park Summerswag Stage | Friday and Saturday

BOYNEXTDOOR Tour ‘Knock On Vol.2’ in Seoul @ KSPO Dome

K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR perform three nights at KSPO Dome as part of their second world tour.

KSPO Dome, Olympic Park | Friday through Sunday

Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Greatest Works @ Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre

An intimate candlelit performance of Vivaldi’s most beloved works by a live string ensemble in the stunning Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre.

Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre, Jung-gu | Friday, 9:00 p.m.

Candlelight: The Shin Hae-cheol Tribute Program @ Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre

A candlelit tribute to legendary Korean rock musician Shin Hae-cheol, performed live by a string ensemble.

Jeongdong 1928 Art Centre, Jung-gu | Saturday

Reol Oneman Live 2026 ‘Bijigaku’ in Seoul @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall

Japanese artist Reol, known for her high-energy electronic-pop and anime collaborations, performs one night in Seoul.

YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Saturday

2026 Park Ji-hyun Concert ‘SHOWMANSHIP SEASON 2’ @ Seongnam Arts Center

Popular Korean vocalist Park Ji-hyun performs two nights at Seongnam Arts Center as part of her ongoing concert series.

Seongnam Arts Center, Opera House | Saturday and Sunday

SOUNDBERRY FESTA’ 26 @ Ilsan KINTEX

One of summer’s biggest music festivals featuring a diverse lineup of Korean and international artists across two days at KINTEX.

Ilsan KINTEX | Saturday and Sunday

2026 CORTIS Tour ‘Put Your Phone Down’ @ Inspire Arena

K-pop group CORTIS perform two nights at Inspire Arena as part of their first major world tour.

Inspire Arena, Incheon | Saturday and Sunday

2026 82MAJOR Fan Concert ’82 Office: Vacation’ @ XSCALA

Rising K-pop group 82MAJOR hold a fan concert themed around a summer office vacation across two nights.

XSCALA | Saturday and Sunday

2026 XLOV Asia Tour ‘Serving-X’ in Seoul @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall

Thai boy group XLOV perform two nights in Seoul on their Asia tour.

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

Lee Seung Yoon Concert @ KINTEX

Popular Korean singer-songwriter Lee Seung Yoon performs at KINTEX Exhibition Hall.

KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2, Ilsan | Saturday, 5:00 p.m.

Seoul Fortress Topography Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of History

A newly opened exhibition exploring how King Sukjong and King Yeongjo used Seoul’s natural landscape to build the capital’s fortress defence system in the 18th century, and how rulers and citizens worked together to protect the city. Running through October 25.

Seoul Museum of History | Tuesday – Sunday | Opens July 14

Character Licensing Fair 2026 @ COEX

Korea’s biggest character and IP licensing event — K-pop characters, webtoon IPs, anime crossovers, and pop culture merchandise. Free to attend.

COEX, Gangnam | Thursday through Sunday | Free

AFPRO 2026 @ COEX

A professional beauty and aesthetics industry expo at COEX.

COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday

2026 Gangnam Job Fair @ COEX

A major job fair connecting job seekers with companies hiring in the Gangnam area and beyond. Open to Korean and foreign applicants.

COEX, Gangnam | Wednesday

2026 Vegenomics – Vegan Fair in Seoul @ COEX

Korea’s leading vegan and plant-based products expo, featuring food, cosmetics, lifestyle goods, and more from local and international brands.

COEX, Gangnam | Thursday

K-PET FAIR 2026 @ COEX

One of Korea’s biggest pet industry fairs, open to the public with product displays, pet-friendly activities, and adoptable animals.

COEX, Gangnam | Friday

KIND SEOUL 2026

A multi-venue cultural event running across Seoul through July 26. Check the KIND SEOUL website for specific venue information and programming details.

Various venues, Seoul | July 17–26

Summer Traditional Craft & Tea Experience

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’s summer cultural programming.

Venue TBC | Weekends, 1:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. | July 18 – August 2

Moonlight Urban Yoga @ Gwanghwamun Square

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

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

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, 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

Seo-Seoul Museum of Art: Transparent Youth Machine

An exhibition at the Seo-Seoul Museum of Art exploring youth, identity, and digital culture through contemporary Korean art. Running through July 26.

Seo-Seoul Museum of Art | Through July 26

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

Jun Hyejoo: Endoskopeia @ SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation

A solo exhibition by Korean artist Jun Hyejoo running through August 1.

SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation, Gangnam-gu | Through August 1

Park Young Sook: When Form Meets Gesture @ Pace Gallery Seoul

A solo exhibition of Korean artist Park Young Sook’s work exploring the relationship between form and gestural mark-making. Running through August 14.

Pace Gallery Seoul | Through August 14

Yoko Matsumoto: Gazed at by Nature @ White Cube Seoul

A solo exhibition by Japanese artist Yoko Matsumoto at White Cube Seoul. Running through August 14.

White Cube Seoul | Through August 14

Merikokeb Berhanu Exhibition @ Esther Schipper Seoul

The solo exhibition by Ethiopian-born artist Merikokeb Berhanu continues. Running through August 14.

Esther Schipper Seoul | Tuesday – Saturday

Lim Subeom: Last Night’s Golden Dragon Mirage @ Arario Gallery

A solo exhibition of Korean artist Lim Subeom’s work at Arario Gallery. Running through August 15.

Arario Gallery, Seoul | Through August 15

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

Do Ho Suh Exhibition @ MMCA Seoul

The internationally acclaimed Korean artist’s major retrospective opens this month at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Free admission. Running through February 2027.

MMCA Seoul, Jongno-gu | Opens July | Free

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

LG Twins & Doosan Bears @ Jamsil Baseball Stadium

KBO baseball returns from its mid-season break this week, with both Seoul teams back in action at Jamsil from Tuesday.

Songpa-gu | From Tuesday July 16, 6:30 p.m.

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