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

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2026 KEY B-day Party ‘KEYdult Club’ @ Myunghwa Live Hall

SHINee’s KEY celebrates his birthday with a fan party at Myunghwa Live Hall.

Myunghwa Live Hall | Tuesday September 23

KONSTA Concert @ YES24 Wanderloch Hall

Korean artist KONSTA performs one night at YES24 Wanderloch Hall. Ages 18 and over only.

YES24 Wanderloch Hall | Thursday September 25 | 18+ only

Yeoyu-jak Outdoor Gugak Concert @ Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater

A free outdoor gugak concert featuring emerging traditional music artists with new repertoire. Two performances daily during Chuseok.

Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater | Thursday and Friday, September 24–25, 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. | Free

35th National Dance Festival — World Dance Festival @ Seoul Nori Madang

A free outdoor performance by international dance companies as part of the National Dance Festival’s side events — a rare chance to see world dance traditions on an outdoor stage in Seoul.

Seoul Nori Madang | Thursday September 24, 6:00 p.m. | Free

4th World Pansori Festival @ Namsangol Hanok Village & Seoul Namsan Gugak Center

An international music festival celebrating pansori — Korea’s UNESCO-recognized vocal performance tradition — across two venues. Free admission throughout.

Namsangol Hanok Village & Seoul Namsan Gugak Center | Friday–Saturday, September 25–26, 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Free

2026 Redoor Concert ‘Memory’ @ Olympic Hall

Korean singer Redoor performs two nights at Olympic Hall.

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park | Friday and Saturday, September 26–27

OBJET K-Pop Festa 2026 @ Incheon Munhak Stadium

A major two-day K-pop outdoor festival at Incheon Munhak Stadium featuring multiple acts.

Incheon Munhak Stadium | Friday and Saturday, September 26–27

Takuya Kimura Live Tour 2026 ‘Checkpoint’ in Seoul @ Inspire Arena

Legendary Japanese actor and singer Takuya Kimura performs one night at Inspire Arena on his world tour.

Inspire Arena, Incheon | Friday September 26

Silica Gel Asia Tour ‘Syn.THE.Size: Ballad of You’ in Seoul @ KSPO Dome

One of Korea’s most acclaimed indie rock bands performs two nights at KSPO Dome on their Asia tour.

KSPO Dome, Olympic Park | Friday and Saturday, September 26–27

Seoul Welcome Week 2026 @ Citywide

Seoul rolls out 23 days of free passes, cultural events, and travel discounts timed to coincide with Japan’s Silver Week and China’s National Day holidays. Highlights include free Discover Seoul Pass Heritage Editions for select foreign arrivals at Incheon and Gimpo airports, giving free entry to 12 heritage sites including Seoul’s four major palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Joseon royal tombs. The Seoul Culture Lounge at Seoul Tourism Plaza runs through October 10 with traditional dance lessons, songpyeon making, and cultural experiences. Running through October 11.

Various venues across Seoul | September 19 – October 11

Chuseok Holiday @ Citywide

Korea’s biggest traditional holiday falls mid-week this year. Most museums, galleries, and cultural sites are closed on Chuseok Day itself (Thursday September 25) but many host special programming on the surrounding days. Seoul’s parks and outdoor spaces remain open with a rich programme of traditional activities, performances, and cultural events across the long weekend.

Seoul | September 24–27 | Most sites closed Thursday September 25

Unhyeongung Palace Chuseok Festival ‘Fortune-Filled Hangawi’ @ Unhyeongung Palace

Traditional games, craft experiences, and diverse traditional performances including gugak, fusion gugak, and Korean dance across all four days of the holiday. Some paid activities.

Unhyeongung Palace, Jongno-gu | Thursday–Sunday, September 24–27, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Free (some paid activities)

‘Under the Full Moon, Our Sound’ @ Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music

A special Chuseok programme blending traditional Korean music with modern presentations, featuring a full moon arrival game, Chuseok photo zones, and traditional games throughout the holiday. Special programs on September 24 include calligraphy, gugak performances, and a ganggangsullae circle dance experience.

Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music | Thursday–Sunday, September 24–27 | Free

Namsandal Moonlight Yard ‘Namsan Dalbit Madang’ @ Namsangol Hanok Village

A spectacular Chuseok programme at Namsangol Hanok Village featuring tightrope walking, arirang and gugak performances, seven traditional experience stations, master craftsperson nupi embroidery, hanbok and daenggi hair styling, K-beauty experiences, traditional Chuseok food, and a jesa table explanation with photo zone. Also tied in with the 4th World Pansori Festival running September 25–26. Some paid activities.

Namsangol Hanok Village, Jung-gu | Friday–Sunday, September 25–27, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Free (some paid activities)

Hanseongbaekje Museum Chuseok ‘Hangawi Grand Festival’ @ Hanseongbaekje Museum

A free Chuseok festival featuring samulnori percussion, Bukcheongsajachum lion dance, a jegi kicking competition, Baekje quiz contest, kite and peg-top making, tteok pounding, and traditional games.

Hanseongbaekje Museum, Songpa-gu | Saturday September 26 | Free

Seoul Museum of History Chuseok ‘Hangawi Hanmadam’ @ Seoul Museum of History

Gugak busking, traditional farming and weaving activities, full moon wish lanterns, folk painting, yarn knot coaster making, and traditional games including seesaw jumping, tuho, jegichagi, and janggi chess.

Seoul Museum of History, Jongno-gu | Saturday September 26 | Free

‘Culture Flows Through the Museum’ @ Seoul Museum of Living History

A free Chuseok afternoon programme featuring magic balloon shows, fusion gugak performances, tuho, giant jegi kicking, and wooden fortune pouch making.

Seoul Museum of Living History | Saturday September 26, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Free

Seoul Outdoor Library Chuseok Special @ Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon

Seoul’s outdoor library extends its hours through Chuseok, open until 10:00 p.m. each evening. Chuseok special film screenings on the large LED screen at Seoul Plaza. Special reading events each evening: a Deep Talk session Friday at 8:00 p.m. at Gwanghwamun, an immersive Sentence Collection reading experience Friday at 7:00 p.m. at Cheonggyecheon, a Pajama Reading Night Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Gwanghwamun, and a Hip Reading session with poet Go Seon-gyeong Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Seoul Plaza.

Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon | Friday–Sunday, September 25–27, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Free

Extended Evening Hours at Seoul Cultural Venues @ Citywide

Several major Seoul cultural institutions extend their hours through Chuseok week — open until 9:00 p.m. on select days. Seoul Museum of History, Hanseongbaekje Museum, Seoul Craft Museum, and Unhyeongung Palace open until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday–Wednesday and Friday–Sunday. Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul Namsan Gugak Center, and Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater open until 9:00 p.m. throughout the holiday. Check individual websites before visiting.

Various venues, Seoul | Through September 27 | Most venues free

Chuseok Park Programs @ Seoul City Parks

Nine city parks and Seoul Botanic Park host special Chuseok holiday programs. World Cup Park (September 24–25) — traditional games, LED jwibulnori toys, and evening telescope viewing of the full moon from 6:30 p.m. Namsan Park (September 26–27) — beeswax candle making, gardening, and forest walks. Naksan Park — traditional board game Seunggyeongdo. Seoul Forest — ecological programs and traditional games. Bukseoul Dream Forest (September 24) — Chuseok moonlight walk with English-language programs for multicultural families. Also: Yongsan Family Park, Seonyudo Park, Gyeongui Line Forest Park, and Boramae Park. Seoul Botanic Park open September 24, 26–27 (closed September 25). Reservations at parks.seoul.go.kr and yeyak.seoul.go.kr.

Various parks across Seoul | September 24–27 | Free

Seoul Autumn Festa @ Citywide

Seoul’s biggest autumn cultural programme continues through November 29, with gugak, dance, and theatre performances running throughout the Chuseok holiday period. Check the official website for the full schedule of events happening this week.

Various venues across Seoul | Through November 29 | Free and ticketed

Korea Life Science Week 2026 @ COEX

A major life science and biotech industry expo at COEX. Final days — closes Tuesday September 22.

COEX, Gangnam | Through Tuesday September 22

Seoul Oktoberfest 2026 @ Oil Tank Culture Park

Seoul’s biggest beer festival closes out its final day. Last chance — ends Sunday September 21.

Oil Tank Culture Park, Mapo-gu | Sunday September 21 — final day

Seoul Welcome Center @ Myeongdong

A multilingual tourism assistance centre opens at Myeongdong Exit 6 from October 1–8 as part of Seoul Welcome Week, with K-pop performances, lucky draws, and interactive art. Advance look this week — mark your calendar.

Myeongdong Exit 6 | Opens October 1 | Free

Seoullo 7017 Fall Chrysanthemum Display & Busking @ Seoullo 7017

674 chrysanthemums continue to line the elevated Seoullo 7017 walkway, with free knitting workshops every Friday and live busking at the Rose Stage.

Seoullo 7017, Jung-gu | Ongoing | Workshops every Friday | Free

Taekwondo Performances @ Namsangol Hanok Village

Seoul’s popular taekwondo performance series continues every weekend at Namsangol Hanok Village through October 18.

Namsangol Hanok Village, Jung-gu | Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. | Free

Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Festival @ Jamsu Bridge & Banpo Hangang Park

Every Sunday the lower deck of Banpo Bridge closes to traffic for a riverside day of markets, performances, and picnic culture. Running through October 25.

Jamsu Bridge & Banpo Hangang Park | Every Sunday | Free

Seoul Outdoor Library @ Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon

Seoul’s popular outdoor library continues through November 1. Extended Chuseok hours until 10:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday this week.

Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon | Fridays–Sundays through November 1 | Free

Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Viewing @ Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace continues its atmospheric autumn night viewings every Wednesday through Sunday. Lottery entry required for the guided Starlight Tour — check the official website for Chuseok schedule adjustments.

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongno-gu | Wednesday–Sunday through October 24 | Lottery entry

Musical ‘The Choir of Man’ @ NOL Theater Daehakro

The award-winning British pub musical continues its Seoul run through January 3, 2027.

NOL Theater Daehakro | Through January 3, 2027

‘The Nature of Forgetting’ @ Sejong Center S Theater

The remarkable wordless British theatre piece about memory from Theatre Re continues through November 29.

Sejong Center S Theater | Through November 29

Koo Jeong-a Exhibition @ Leeum Museum of Art

A major solo exhibition by Korean conceptual artist Koo Jeong-a continues at Leeum. Running through December 27.

Leeum Museum of Art, Yongsan-gu | Through December 27

Jonas Wood Exhibition @ Amorepacific Museum of Art

A major solo exhibition by American painter Jonas Wood continues. Running through February 2027.

Amorepacific Museum of Art | Through February 28, 2027

Do Ho Suh Exhibition @ MMCA Seoul

The internationally acclaimed Korean artist’s major retrospective continues at MMCA Seoul. Free admission. Running through February 2027.

MMCA Seoul, Samcheong-dong | Through February 2027 | Free

Banksy: BANKSY STILL HERE @ The Hyundai Seoul

A major exhibition of Banksy works continues at The Hyundai Seoul. Running through November 3.

The Hyundai Seoul, ALT.1, Yeouido | Through November 3

Musical ELISABETH @ Blue Square Woori Bank Hall

The acclaimed Austrian musical continues its Seoul run. Running through November 15.

Blue Square Woori Bank Hall, Yongsan-gu | Through November 15

Musical Hell’s Kitchen @ GS Arts Center

The Broadway musical featuring the music of Alicia Keys continues. Running through November 8.

GS Arts Center | Through November 8

Seoul International Garden Show @ Seoul Forest

The large-scale garden exhibition continues through October 27.

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

Centre Pompidou Hanwha @ Yeouido

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

Yeouido, Seoul | Check website for opening hours

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

An 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

Seoul Glass Craft Award Exhibition @ Seoul Museum of Craft Art

The 2nd Seoul Glass Craft Award showcases award-winning glass craft works. Running through October 11. Museum shop sale of cultural products and catalogues at 10–50% off through September 27.

Seoul Museum of Craft Art | Through October 11

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 — note some games may be affected by the Chuseok holiday schedule. Jamsil & Gocheok | Check schedules for Chuseok adjustments

Please note that event schedules may change or be postponed without notice, particularly due to weather. We strive to keep this information accurate, but recommend confirming details with the event organizer before visiting

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