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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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
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
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.