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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Best 25 Events in Seoul — September 2026
Music events
GLOBAL CALLING 0911 @ Lion Super Club
An international DJ and electronic music showcase returns to Lion Super Club for two nights.
Lion Super Club, Itaewon | Thursday and Friday, September 11–12
HY Live Series & Milli Milli Jaa Ehh! Asia Tour 2026 in Seoul @ CUBE Convention Center
Thai artist Milli and Japanese artist Jaa perform together in Seoul for one night.
CUBE Convention Center CCC Stage | Thursday September 11
back number ‘Grateful Yesterdays Tour 2026’ in Seoul @ KINTEX
One of Japan’s most beloved rock bands performs two nights at KINTEX on their Asia tour — a major draw for J-rock fans in Korea.
KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2, Ilsan | Friday and Saturday, September 12–13
RIIZE 3rd Anniversary Fan Meeting ‘Ch. RIIZE: ON AIR’ @ Inspire Arena
SM Entertainment’s K-pop group RIIZE celebrate their 3rd anniversary with two nights at Inspire Arena in Incheon.
Inspire Arena, Incheon | Friday and Saturday, September 12–13
2026 PLAVE World Tour ‘KEEP IT MANIC’ in Incheon @ Incheon Munhak Main Stadium
One of Korea’s biggest virtual K-pop groups brings their world tour to Incheon Munhak Main Stadium for two nights.
Incheon Munhak Main Stadium | Friday and Saturday, September 12–13
2026 Crush Fan Meeting ‘ZZINBOMBTING: CRUSH FARM’ @ Myunghwa Live Hall
R&B singer Crush holds a fan meeting at Myunghwa Live Hall.
Myunghwa Live Hall | Friday September 12
2026 HYUNJAE 1st Fan Meeting ‘The Present for You’ @ COEX Artium
THE BOYZ member Hyunjae holds his first solo fan meeting at COEX Artium.
COEX Artium | Friday September 12
2026 WHIB Fan Concert ‘BLUE HOUR’ @ NOL Theater Hapjeong
K-pop group WHIB perform a fan concert at NOL Theater Hapjeong.
NOL Theater Hapjeong | Friday September 12
2026 Lee Junho Fan Meeting in Seoul ‘AUTUMN NOTE’ @ Kwangwoon University
2PM member Lee Junho holds an autumn fan meeting at Kwangwoon University’s Dong-Hae Arts Center.
Kwangwoon University Dong-Hae Arts Center, Grand Theater | Friday September 12
JANGYEEUN Fan Meeting ‘WHISPER of YEEUN’ @ Onmam Theater
K-pop artist Jang Yeeun holds a fan meeting at Onmam Theater.
Onmam Theater | Friday September 12
Chan 1st Concert ‘Live Session’ @ Seoul Nodeul Island Live House
Korean singer Chan performs his first solo concert at the scenic Nodeul Island Live House on the Han River.
Seoul Nodeul Island Live House | Friday September 12
kokeshi Live in Seoul 2026 @ Mokdong JS Art Hall
Japanese band kokeshi perform one night in Seoul.
Mokdong JS Art Hall | Friday September 12
Ryosuke Yamada Asia Tour 2026 ‘Red.Y’ in Seoul @ Jangchung Arena
Japanese actor and singer Ryosuke Yamada from Hey! Say! JUMP performs one night in Seoul at Jangchung Arena.
Jangchung Arena | Saturday September 13
TutorYim Fan Meeting in Korea @ SeongAm Art Hall
Thai actor and singer TutorYim holds a fan meeting in Seoul.
SeongAm Art Hall | Saturday September 13
2026 HAHA Fan Concert – Seoul @ Yonsei University Grand Auditorium
Comedian and entertainer HAHA holds a fan concert at Yonsei University Grand Auditorium.
Yonsei University Grand Auditorium | Saturday September 13
DaiShun 1st Korea Fan Meet @ NOL Theater Hapjeong
Japanese duo DaiShun hold their first Korea fan meeting at NOL Theater Hapjeong.
NOL Theater Hapjeong | Saturday September 13
MOEUN Live in Korea ‘Murmures d’après’ @ Prugio Art Hall
French-Korean artist MOEUN performs one night at Prugio Art Hall.
Prugio Art Hall | Saturday September 13
More Bowls 4th Album Release Solo Concert ‘General Crowd’ @ Vel.R
Korean indie band More Bowls celebrate their 4th album release with a solo concert at Vel.R.
Vel.R | Saturday September 13
Events
Seoul International Writers’ Festival @ Citywide
Seoul’s annual international literary festival opens for its 21st edition, bringing together Korean and international authors for readings, panels, workshops, and public conversations about literature. Running through September 16.
Various venues, Seoul | Thursday September 11 – Tuesday September 16
Block Party 2026 @ Haebangchon
The popular annual street party in Haebangchon — one of Seoul’s most international neighbourhoods — returns for a three-day outdoor festival with live music, food, and community events. A great pick for foreigners in Seoul.
Haebangchon, Yongsan-gu | Thursday through Saturday, September 11–13
50th BEFE Baby Fair @ COEX
Korea’s biggest baby and parenting products fair opens for its 50th edition at COEX. Open to the public with product displays, sampling, and family activities.
COEX, Gangnam | Thursday through Sunday, September 10–13
Yurari Ganbek Festival @ Jung-gu
A neighbourhood food and culture festival in Jung-gu celebrating local food, drink, and community culture.
Jung-gu, Seoul | This weekend
Seoul Forest Fall Season — Movies, Music & Garden Events @ Seoul Forest
Seoul Forest opens its autumn programming season this week, with outdoor movie screenings, live music performances, and special garden events running through October. Check the Seoul Forest website for the full schedule.
Seoul Forest, Seongdong-gu | From this week | Check website for schedule
Han River Autumn Drone Light Show @ Ttukseom Hangang Park
The first of three autumn drone light shows over the Han River takes place this Friday night at Ttukseom Hangang Park. Weather-dependent — check the Seoul city website for confirmation closer to the date.
Ttukseom Hangang Park | Friday September 12, 8:30 p.m. | Free (weather-dependent)
Seoul Oktoberfest 2026 @ Oil Tank Culture Park
Seoul’s biggest beer festival opens this weekend at Oil Tank Culture Park in Mapo-gu, with craft beers, German-style food, live music, and entertainment running through September 21.
Oil Tank Culture Park, Mapo-gu | Opens Saturday September 12 – September 21
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
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 — book ahead at the official website.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongno-gu | Wednesday–Sunday through October 24 | Lottery entry
Koo Jeong-a Exhibition @ Leeum Museum of Art
A major solo exhibition by Korean conceptual artist Koo Jeong-a continues at Leeum Museum of Art. 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 — one of the most celebrated artists working today — continues at Amorepacific Museum of Art. 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 with 150 themed gardens and K-culture brand partnerships. Running 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.
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
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 & Kiwoom Heroes @ Seoul Stadiums
All three of Seoul’s KBO teams are in action this week across Jamsil Baseball Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome.
Jamsil & Gocheok | Tuesday through Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
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