Events
Seoul this season
Cherry blossom to lantern festival to fireworks night, the city-scale events you time a Seoul trip around.
Running today
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MAY 14-22
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The 46th Traditional Craft Masterpieces Exhibition
The regular members exhibition of the Korea National Intangible Heritage Craftsmanship Association.
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JUN 19 - MAY 28
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Hangang River, Flowing with Folk Songs and Stories
An exhibition introducing folk songs and artifacts related to the Han River, where visitors can expl
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AUG 25 - MAY 31
Now
Masterpieces of ceramics : Greatness Revealed in the Small
The opening exhibition of The Prima Art Center presents for the first time 487 pieces of small ceram
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SEP 2 - MAY 31
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Sonic Planet – Hertz and Dough
A vacant space project presenting two works of sound, sculpture, and installation by the Hertz and D
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APR 10 - JUN 5
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2026 Hangang Light Show (Drone Light Show)
A representative night light festival of the Han River, capturing the culture and sensibility of Seo
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FEB 28 - JUN 7
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Beauty For All: Beauty Without Boundaries
A permanent exhibition space curating charming beauty brands in Seoul.
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MAR 27 - JUN 7
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The Paper Adventure of the Red-Cheeked Pig
An international exchange exhibition commemorating the opening of the Children's Museum.
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APR 10 - JUN 10
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Strange K-Beauty: Mom's Drawer
A moment when a familiar space feels unfamiliar, encounter the Strange K-Beauty from a new perspecti
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MAR 19 - JUN 21
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Mandy El-Sayegh : For Theresa
A solo exhibition of Mandy El-Sayegh (b.1985), who is based in London.
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APR 30 - JUL 30
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<The magnificent Hermitage> Official Digital Special Exhibition
The first official digital exhibition abroad of the Hermitage Museum, one of the world's top three m
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OCT 4 - SEP 27
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Seoul Archives Children’s Record Experience Room <Twisting Record Exploration>
A play-based experiential exhibition aimed at children aged 7 to 13 to easily understand records
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APR 3 - OCT 25
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2026 Namsangol Traditional Experience : Artist's Time
A time to feel traditional arts closely and learn them easily.
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MAY 1 - OCT 27
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2026 Seoul International Garden Show
Seoul Forest Grand Garden' incorporating Seoul Forest, the Han River, Seongsu-dong, and Ttukseom Gra
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APR 23 - NOV 1
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2026 Seoul Outdoor Library
Seoul is currently reading; the experience of lightly opening a book in daily life.
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JAN 1 - DEC 31
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THE PAINTERS
Premiered in 2008, 'THE PAINTERS' is a one-of-a-kind art performance combining live drawing with spe
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JAN 20 - DEC 31
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Dialogue in the Dark (Jan–Feb 2026)
An immersive exhibition where visitors experience everyday life in complete darkness, guided by visu
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APR 2 - MAY 30
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Somatic Ground - Small Studio Semi
A solo exhibition by Somokjang Semi, reinterpreting traditional somokjang (woodworking) techniques i
Next 12 months
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MAY 23-25 In 4 days Seoul Jazz Festival
Asia's biggest jazz festival, world-class international lineup.
5 Olympic Park Ticketed EN OK -
JUL 18 - AUG 23 In 2 months Han River Summer Festival
Five weeks of waterfront markets, swim pools, night performances.
5 Yeouinaru Free EN OK -
SEP 1-6 In 4 months Seoul Fashion Week (SS)
Twice-yearly K-fashion industry showcase.
2 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Ticketed EN OK -
OCT 3 In 5 months Seoul International Fireworks Festival
Korea's biggest fireworks night. 1M+ attendees over the Han.
5 Yeouinaru Free EN OK -
OCT 25 - NOV 15 In 6 months Seoul Fall Foliage Peak
Three weeks when Seoul's mountains and palaces turn red.
Low-cost EN OK -
NOV 1-14 In 6 months Seoul Restaurant Week
2 weeks of fixed-price tasting menus at 80+ Seoul restaurants.
Ticketed EN OK -
NOV 13-29 In 6 months Seoul Lantern Festival
Themed paper lanterns floating on the downtown stream for 17 days.
1 Jonggak Free EN OK -
DEC 1-25 In 7 months Gwanghwamun Christmas Market
Wooden chalets + mulled wine in front of the palace.
5 Gwanghwamun Low-cost EN OK - DEC 15 - JAN 31 In 7 months
DDP Light + Seoul Lights
Six weeks of immersive light installations on the DDP exterior.
2 Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Free EN OK -
DEC 31 - JAN 1 In 8 months Bosingak Bell-Ringing Ceremony
The midnight bell that rings in the Korean new year. 33 strikes.
1 Jonggak Free EN OK -
JAN 1 In 8 months Haneul Park New Year Sunrise
New Year sunrise with 360° city view from a former landfill turned park.
6 World Cup Stadium Free
Spring · March to May
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APR 4-12 Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival
Seoul's most-photographed cherry blossom street, closed to cars.
5 Yeouinaru Free EN OK -
MAY 15-17 Lotus Lantern Festival
UNESCO-listed Buddhist parade that lights up the entire downtown.
1 Jonggak Free EN OK -
APR 10 - MAY 5 Seoul Spring Festival 2026
Seoul, the city where the K-Culture wave begins! Experience the joyousness of the city at Seoul Spri
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MAY 1-5 Hangang Peulpeul Adventure
Creative experiences, five-sense plays, and participatory performances that children can directly ma
Summer · June to August
Sources: VisitSeoul.net, Seoul Tourism Organization, KTO. Re-checked May 2026.