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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.

ON & OFF Fan Meeting in Seoul @ SeongAm Art Hall

The popular K-pop duo holds a fan meeting at SeongAm Art Hall.

SeongAm Art Hall, Mapo-gu | Saturday

Soyou Solo Concert ‘Off Hours’ @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall

Former Sistar member Soyou performs her first solo concert in Seoul.

YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Saturday

Weverse Con Festival 2026 @ KSPO Dome & 88 Lawn Field, Olympic Park

One of the biggest K-pop festivals of the year returns to Olympic Park across two days, featuring multiple top acts performing across KSPO Dome and the outdoor 88 Lawn Field stage.

Olympic Park, Songpa-gu | Saturday and Sunday

Laufey: A Matter of Time Tour @ KINTEX

Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey brings her sold-out world tour to Korea for one night, blending jazz, indie pop, and classical influences.

KINTEX, Ilsan | Saturday

David Byrne @ Hall of Peace, Kyunghee University

The legendary Talking Heads frontman and solo artist performs at one of Seoul’s most atmospheric concert venues.

Hall of Peace, Kyunghee University, Dongdaemun-gu | Check ticketing sites for date and time

2026 Lee Solomon Concert – ENCORE @ NOL Theater Hapjeong

The popular Korean singer performs two encore nights following sold-out shows earlier in May.

NOL Theater Hapjeong, Mapo-gu | Sunday and Monday

Events

KOTRA Global Talent Fair @ COEX

One of Korea’s largest job fairs for international talent, connecting foreign professionals and graduates with Korean and global companies hiring in Korea. Open to job seekers and students.

COEX, Gangnam | Sunday and Monday | Free entry for job seekers

La Traviata Outdoor Opera @ Han River

Verdi’s beloved opera performed outdoors by the Han River in a free public concert, one of Seoul’s most atmospheric summer events.

Han River, Seoul | Thursday and Friday | Free

Opening Event @ Centre Pompidou Hanwha

Seoul’s newest and most anticipated cultural venue opens its doors this week. A collaboration between Paris’s Centre Pompidou and Hanwha, the opening exhibition is The Cubists: Inventing Modern Vision.

Yeouido, Seoul | Opens Thursday

Seoul International Travel Fair @ COEX

One of Asia’s largest travel expos with booths from tourism boards and travel companies worldwide — great for planning future trips and picking up deals.

COEX, Gangnam | Thursday through Sunday

MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival @ Ttukseom & Jamsil Hangang Parks

An inclusive triathlon festival open to all fitness levels, set along the Han River with swim, bike, and run courses through the riverside parks.

Ttukseom & Jamsil Hangang Parks | Friday through Sunday | Free to spectate

Seoul Garden Festival @ Seoul Forest

The final weekend of the Seoul Garden Festival, with live music performances and cultural programming across the gardens of Seoul Forest. Running weekends through June 7.

Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu | Saturday and Sunday | Free

Seoul International Garden Show @ Seoul Forest

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

Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu | Daily

Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Festival @ Banpo Hangang Park

Every Sunday the lower deck of Banpo Bridge closes to traffic for a riverside day of markets, performances, and picnic culture.

Seocho-gu | Sunday, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Free

Still/Moving: Korean Video Art Based on Performances @ SONGEUN Art and Cultural Foundation

Final week of this group exhibition exploring the intersection of performance and video art by leading Korean contemporary artists.

Gangnam-gu | Through Thursday

Miniature Life · Mitate Mind @ IFC Mall

Japanese artist Tatsuya Tanaka’s intricate miniature world exhibition continues. Final two weeks before it closes June 10.

MPX Gallery, IFC Mall, Yeouido | Through June 10

Damien Hirst Exhibition @ MMCA Seoul

The British artist’s major retrospective exploring life, death, and beauty 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. 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

Seoul Outdoor Library @ Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon

Seoul’s open-air reading spaces are open this Friday through Sunday with books, seating, and weekend cultural programming.

Citywide | Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 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

KOTRA Global Talent Fair @ COEX

The ECCK is a supporting partner of this major international job fair connecting foreign professionals with companies hiring in Korea. Open to all job seekers and students.

COEX, Gangnam | Sunday and Monday | Free entry for job seekers

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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