Events in Seoul

Millennium Symphony Orchestra: Ghibli & Disney OST Concert

Fri, 8 May 2026

강동아트센터 대극장 한강

Music

Millennium Symphony Orchestra presents a magical program of Studio Ghibli and Disney film scores at the 강동아트센터 대극장 한강 in Seoul on May 8, 2026. A lush, full-orchestra night that brings beloved OSTs to life, ideal for families and classical-music fans alike.

Choi Baek-ho 50th Anniversary Concert 〈50 Years of Romance: Songs Etched in Time〉 - Pyeongtaek

Fri, 8 May 2026

Pyeongtaek Arts Center Grand Theater

Music

Choi Baek-ho marks 50 years in music with a grand concert at Pyeongtaek Arts Center Grand Theater. The program 50 Years of Romance features timeless Korean ballads and romantic classics performed by a veteran singer in a polished, intimate setting, celebrating half a century of hits.

NELL’S SEASON 2026 〈UNLEASH〉 ‘X’ Release C

Fri, 8 May 2026

BLUE SQUARE WOORI WON BANKING HALL

Music

NELL performs its 2026 Season 〈UNLEASH〉 Release C at Blue Square Woori Bank Hall in Seoul. A high-energy rock concert, it’s expected to feature fresh tracks from the Unleash project alongside fan favorites, delivered in a modern, intimate indoor venue.

김영찬 감각의 분모_아르코 댄스 UP:RISE 2026

Fri, 8 May 2026

ARKO Arts Theater (Small Hall)

Theater

A contemporary dance piece by Kim Young-chan at Daehakro Arts Theater Main Hall, part of ARKO Dance UP: RISE 2026. Expect inventive movement and atmospheric staging that explores perception and sensation.

Hymn of Death – Stage Play

Fri, 8 May 2026

Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall

Theater

Hymn of Death is staged as a dramatic theater performance at Sohyang Theater Shinhan Card Hall in Busan. This production promises a poignant live drama experience in a contemporary venue, bringing a respected stage piece to audiences in Korea.

Double Bill: McGregor & Tetley with Korean National Ballet

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 04:30

GS Arts Center

Theater

Experience a refined evening of ballet and contemporary dance as GS Arts Center presents a double bill by McGregor & Tetley in collaboration with the Korean National Ballet. The program fuses ballet, contemporary dance, visual arts, and film across multiple performances Fri 8 May 19:30, Sat 9 May 15:00, Sun 10 May 15:00 at GS Arts Center.

Sunwook Kim & Alice Sara Ott Orchestra Concert

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 04:30

Concert Hall

Music

A refined classical evening in Seoul as two renowned pianists Sunwook Kim and Alice Sara Ott headline a subscription concert with the orchestra at LOTTE Concert Hall. Expect virtuosic piano partnership, lush orchestral color, and a program spotlighting intimate dialogue between soloists and ensemble.

〈CHANGMO : THE EMPEROR〉

Sat, 9 May 2026

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Music

Experience Changmo live in 'The Emperor' at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. This headline hip-hop concert showcases the Korean rapper's melodic flows and bold stage presence at Seoul's iconic venue, delivering high-energy tracks in an intimate indoor setting. A must-see night for fans of contemporary Korean rap.

Sound Fiction @ Cosmos Music Bar

Fri, 8 May 2026

Cosmos Music Bar

Music

Sound Fiction delivers an atmospheric, experimental live set at Cosmos Music Bar in Seoul. Expect evolving soundscapes, intimate stage presence, and moody grooves in a compact indoor venue — a distinctive nighttime showcase for adventurous listeners in the city.

[세종문화회관] CHANGMO : THE EMPEROR

Sat, 9 May 2026

세종문화회관 세종대극장

Music

Two-night hip-hop concert by Korean artist Changmo, 'THE EMPEROR', at Sejong Grand Theater in Seoul on May 9–10, 2026. A paid live show featuring Changmo's signature tracks, delivered in a grand indoor venue, promising high-energy performances and fan favorites.

World Heritage Night Race - Gyeongbokgung Palace 2026

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 04:30

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Sports

Runners race through Seoul's UNESCO World Heritage palaces in a magical night event, with 5km and 10km routes winding past Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and village streets as historic landmarks glow after dark.

Food Lovers Meetup Seoul #2

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 04:30

Pizzeria o Gyeonglidangil (핏제리아오 경리단길점)

Food

Join Nomad Tables for an intimate food-forward meetup at Pizzeria o Gyeonglidangil in Seoul. Limited to 10 participants, this casual evening helps you discover a new restaurant and connect with fellow curious diners over conversation and a glass of wine.

Seoul Pet Show 2026 – Pet Food & Accessories Fair

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

COEX Convention Center, Hall C, Seoul

Market

Korea's largest pet industry exhibition returns to COEX, showcasing pet food, accessories, veterinary services and community events. Explore a wide range of exhibitors, live demos, and pet-friendly spaces inside Seoul's premier convention center.

제3회 2026 관상어 파충류 박람회

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 18:00

SETEC Exhibition Hall 1, Exhibition Hall 2, Exhibition Hall 3

Conference

The third edition of the Aquarium & Reptile Expo in Seoul gathers exhibitors, breeders, and hobbyists across SETEC's Halls 1–3. Explore fish-keeping gear, reptiles, live demonstrations, and expert talks in a family-friendly, professional setting.

〈울트라백화점 서울 Vol.2〉 포스트 서브컬쳐 단일권

Sun, 10 May 2026

DDP 뮤지엄 전시 2관

Music

Ultrasubculture Vol.2 brings a ticketed concert to Seoul's DDP Museum Hall 2, listed via Melon’s performance platform. The show promises an energetic, genre-blending evening inside a stylish, design-forward venue, billed as a post-subculture experience. Tickets are available online.

Musical 〈The Brothers Karamazov〉

Tue, 12 May 2026

NOL THEATER DAEHAKNO WOORI INVESTMENT SECURITIES HALL (Middle Theater)

Theater

Stage musical adaptation of Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov at NOL Theater's Daehakno Hall. A grand, live musical experience with dramatic storytelling, lush songs, and a contemporary staging of the Russian classic.

Sindang Night Market — Tteokbokki Town Evening Festival

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

Sindang Tteokbokki Town, Jung-gu

Market

Explore Seoul's Sindang Night Market in Tteokbokki Town for an evening of extended-hours street food and live demonstrations. The festival-style night market offers spicy tteokbokki, other treats, and vendor demos in an energetic outdoor setting.

Incognito @ GS Arts Center

Tue, 12 May 2026

GS Arts Center

Music

Incognito, the acclaimed jazz-funk act, performs at GS Arts Center in Seoul. Expect groove-heavy tunes, tight horn arrangements, and an engaging live show in an intimate venue.

[광진문화재단] 2026 나루동요제

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

서울어린이대공원 열린무대 ※우천 시 연기 및 별도 안내

Festival

A free, family-friendly children's song festival on May 9, 2026 at the Open Stage in Seoul Children's Grand Park. Presented by Gwangjin Cultural Foundation, the event showcases young performers in a lively outdoor setting; weather may postpone with separate notices.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II in Concert (Sejong Season 26)

Fri, 15 May 2026

세종문화회관 세종대극장

Music

Live orchestral performance of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II at Sejong Grand Theater during the 26th Sejong Season. An immersive film-score event with a full orchestra, staged at the Sejong Center in Seoul.

Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

Banpo Hangang Park

Festival

Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival transforms Seoul's Jamsugyo Bridge into a pedestrian haven with an eco-friendly flea market, food trucks, and live busking. Enjoy beanbag reading areas with 1,000+ books, watch the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain at sunset, and soak in a family-friendly festival atmosphere by the Hangang Park.

WORLD’S LEADING WINES SEOUL

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 18:00

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Conference

World’s Leading Wines Seoul is a sourcing event for wine importers and distributors, offering targeted tastings, business networking, and dinners for head wine buyers from top producers. Hosted at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, the trade-focused gathering blends discovery with high-level industry deals.

뮤지컬 〈오지게 재밌는 가시나들〉

Fri, 15 May 2026

Haneul Round Theater, The National Theater of Korea

Theater

Experience a lively Korean-language musical at the Haneul Round Theater in the National Theater of Korea. The comedy-musical delivers catchy songs, witty dialogue, and vibrant staging in a stylish indoor venue in Seoul.

HVAC KOREA

Wed, 13 May 2026 at 18:00

Coex Magok Convention Center

Tech

Korea's leading HVAC and Plumbing industry exhibition returns to the COEX Convention Center in Seoul on May 13, 2026. A premier trade show for professionals, it showcases the latest HVAC technology, equipment, and services, connecting suppliers with installers and engineers in a large, professional expo setting.

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