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

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Seoul Jazz Festival @ Olympic Park

The 17th edition of Seoul’s biggest jazz festival closes out its three-day run with headline performances across four stages. This year’s lineup includes Herbie Hancock, Of Monsters and Men, FKJ, and Janelle Monáe.

Songpa-gu | Friday through Sunday

GACKT Yellow Fried Chickenz World Tour @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall

Japanese rock legend GACKT performs in Seoul with his Yellow Fried Chickenz project.

Yongsan-gu | Thursday

sonicBLOOM 2026 @ THILA GROUND

One of Seoul’s biggest electronic music festivals returns with international and local acts across multiple stages.

Mapo-gu | Thursday through Saturday

Andy McKee & Masaaki Kishibe Korea Concert @ Prugio Art Hall

Two of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists share the stage for one night only.

Gangnam-gu | Friday

2026 AB6IX Concert ‘6IX TO SEVEN’ @ Blue Square Woori Won Banking Hall

The popular K-pop group performs two nights as part of their latest tour.

Yongsan-gu | Saturday and Sunday

GLOBAL CALLING: Found Frequencies @ Lion Super Club

An international DJ and electronic music showcase across two nights.

Itaewon | Saturday and Sunday

PEAK Festival 2026 @ Nanji Hangang Park

An outdoor riverside music festival featuring indie and pop acts along the Han River.

Mapo-gu | Saturday and Sunday

iKON ‘FOUREVER’ Concert @ Jangchung Arena

The popular K-pop group performs in Seoul as part of their latest tour.

Jung-gu | Check ticketing sites for times

18th Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival @ Jungnang-gu

Walk through 5km of rose tunnels in full bloom with live performances, a fashion show, and market stalls. Final week of the festival.

Jungnang-gu | Through Saturday

Hangang Drone Light Show @ Hangang Parks

A 15-minute drone light show takes place this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. as part of the ongoing series running through June 5.

Yeouido, Ttukseom & Jamsil | Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | Free

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

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.

Seongdong-gu | Daily

Gwanak Book & Bread Festival @ Byeolbit Naerincheon Stream

A neighbourhood festival bringing together local bakeries, independent bookshops, and libraries for a weekend of reading and food at an outdoor stream library.

Gwanak-gu | Saturday and Sunday

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.

Jongno-gu | Tuesday – Sunday

Tino Sehgal: Live Art @ Leeum Museum of Art

The Berlin-based artist’s interactive live performance works fill the Leeum’s spaces with dance, conversation, and song. Running through June 28.

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 every 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

Seoul E-Land FC vs. Gimpo FC @ Mokdong Stadium

K League 2 action in western Seoul.

Yangcheon-gu | Check kleague.com for 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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