Events in Seoul

CPHI KOREA

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at 18:00

Coex Magok Convention Center

Conference

CPHI Korea is a major international exhibition at Seoul's COEX Convention Center, spotlighting pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, contract services, machinery, and biopharmaceuticals across the pharma supply chain.

Seoul International Writers' Festival 2026

Tue, 1 Sept 2026 at 19:00

Various venues, Seoul

Literature

A global literary celebration in Seoul featuring author readings, panel discussions, and writer conversations across multiple venues. The Seoul International Writers' Festival gathers hundreds of writers from around the world to share insights, stories, and ideas through sessions and readings.

Han River SUP Paddleboard Open Session - Ttukseom

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at 19:00

Jamsil Han River Park Water Sports Center

Sports

Join a weekly stand-up paddleboard session on the Han River at Ttukseom Water Sports Center. Rentable boards and beginner-friendly lessons available; enjoy skyline views of Seoul as you paddle.

본주 신작

Wed, 2 Sept 2026

Doosan Art Center - Space111

Theater

Korean-language theater piece 본주 신작 debuts at Doosan Art Center Space111 in Seoul on 2026-09-02. This contemporary stage work offers intimate, cutting-edge storytelling in a renowned Seoul venue.

Han River Triathlon 2026

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 16:00

Jamsil Han River Park Water Sports Center

Sports

Annual Han River Triathlon in Seoul features a sprint distance 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run along urban riverside parks, with an Olympic-distance option. Race starts at Jamsil Han River Park at 07:00 and showcases a scenic, urban course through Seoul. Registration is ₩80,000.

Hangang Outdoor Library — Books, Jazz & Food Stalls

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at 23:00

Yeouido / Ichon / Jamwon Hangang Park

Literature

Outdoor library along the Han River featuring 7,500 themed books, beanbag reading, live jazz, and outdoor cinema with food stalls—perfect for a relaxing cultural afternoon at Hangang Park in Seoul.

Seoul Kids Science Workshop

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at 20:00

National Science Museum Seoul

Workshop

A hands-on science workshop for children ages 6-12 at the National Science Museum in Seoul. Includes experiments, STEM activities, and interactive exhibits, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

K-BATTERY SHOW

Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at 18:00

Kintex

Tech

The K-Battery Show at KINTEX in Seoul is a premier B2B exhibition for secondary battery materials, components, and equipment, spotlighting innovations driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution with industry leaders and live demonstrations.

SCM FAIR

Wed, 9 Sept 2026 at 18:00

Kintex

Conference

SCM FAIR is a major Seoul trade show at KINTEX focusing on supply chain management solutions, digital logistics, robotics, smart mobility, and packaging systems. It gathers solution providers and buyers to explore last-mile tech and material handling innovations in modern logistics.

Kiaf SEOUL 2026

Wed, 2 Sept 2026 · All day

Seoul Gallery

Art

KIAF SEOUL 2026 opens at Seoul Gallery for a premier contemporary art exhibition in Seoul, presenting a curated mix of artists and galleries. This edition spotlights modern works and immersive installations, inviting collectors and art lovers to explore new voices in a stylish venue.

Seoul Fashion Week Runway Show - S/S '27

Fri, 4 Sept 2026 · All day

Hongdae2

Art

Seoul Fashion Week presents the S/S '27 runway show at Hongdae. VIP and general admission tickets are available for purchase, delivering a high-energy, fashion-forward spotlight on avant-garde designers in a stylish Seoul venue.

Post Malone Presents The BIG Stadium World Tour in Seoul

Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Goyang Stadium / 고양종합운동장

Music

Post Malone brings The BIG Stadium World Tour to Seoul-area GOYANG STADIUM. Expect a massive, high-energy night of pop-rap hits delivered atop dazzling production in an expansive outdoor arena. A must-see for fans craving stadium-scale spectacle in Korea.

Goo Jung-a Solo Exhibition

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 · All day

Leeum Museum of Art

Art

Korean artist Goo Jung-a presents a solo exhibition at Leeum Museum of Art, highlighting contemporary practices in a museum setting. The show (tentative title) invites visitors to engage with her evolving approach through a focused survey of recent works.

EDTECH EXPO

Thu, 17 Sept 2026 at 18:00

Coex Magok Convention Center

Conference

EDTECH EXPO in Seoul at the COEX Convention Center explores education-innovation policies and best practices such as AI education, convening educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss future classrooms and edtech strategies.

Erikku Onno at SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium

Mon, 21 Sept 2026 at 04:30

SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium

Music

Erikku Onno headlines a live show at SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul. The indoor arena promises a high-energy pop concert with big hooks, snappy rhythms, and a stadium-friendly production that makes the gym feel like a buzzing music venue.

KOREA LIFE SCIENCE WEEK

Mon, 21 Sept 2026 at 18:00

Coex Magok Convention Center

Conference

KOREA LIFE SCIENCE WEEK at the COEX Convention Center brings a specialized business exhibition and conference for the life sciences sector. Expect industry partnerships, demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies, laboratory analytical equipment, and insights into R&D trends shaping biotech in Korea and beyond.

Seoul International Music Fair (MU:CON)

Fri, 25 Sept 2026

Seoul

Conference

MU:CON Seoul is a premier international conference and trade show for the music industry, staged at COEX. It unites labels, publishers, festivals, performers, and tech firms to network, showcase services, and explore deals in a global market.

BATTERY KOREA

Mon, 21 Sept 2026 at 18:00

Coex Magok Convention Center

Conference

Battery Korea at COEX Convention Center in Seoul is a premier international conference on battery tech, materials, components, equipment, recycling and charging. It highlights market issues and trends and offers extensive business networking within the battery ecosystem.

Han River Nordic Walking Club - Weekly Session

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at 17:00

Han River Parks

Wellness

Join a weekly Nordic walking session along Seoul's Han River at Banpo Park. Learn proper pole technique and enjoy a welcoming outdoor workout suitable for all fitness levels every Sunday 8:00–9:30. Free to join, poles available to rent.

IRONMAN Gurye Korea

Sun, 27 Sept 2026

South Korea

Sports

Ironman Gurye Korea is a full-length triathlon held in Gurye, South Korea, where athletes swim, cycle, and run through a demanding outdoor course. The event blends elite competition with endurance sport culture, drawing participants and spectators to a scenic mountainous route.

Hangang Moonlight Market — Food Trucks, Crafts & Live Music

Mon, 7 Sept 2026 · All day

Banpo Hangang Park (Moonlight Market)

Market

Experience Hangang Moonlight Market at Banpo Hangang Park every Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM, featuring 90+ merchants with food trucks offering steak, sushi, churros and Korean bites, plus handmade crafts and live acoustic performances. Enjoy the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain light show as you browse Seoul’s romantic riverside market.

Hwagyesa Temple Stay - Weekend Templestay

Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 23:00

Hwagyesa Temple

Wellness

Join a weekend temple stay at Hwagyesa Temple in northern Seoul. The program features an evening dharma talk, a morning ceremony, 108 prostrations, and traditional Korean Buddhist cuisine amid a peaceful forest setting.

Bongeunsa Temple Stay - 2-Day Overnight Templestay

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 · All day

Bongeunsa Temple

Wellness

Experience a 2-day overnight templestay at Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul. Participate in morning chanting, 108 prostrations, Buddhist meals, meditation, and a tea ceremony, soaking in tranquil temple life in the heart of Gangnam. Reservations are required 3-4 weeks in advance.

Denimsandjeans Korea 1st edition

Tue, 22 Sept 2026 at 18:30

COEX Convention & Exhibition Center

Conference

Denimsandjeans Korea 1st edition brings denim and athleisure into focus at COEX, Seoul. This industry-focused expo explores trends, the Korean fashion market, and fabric/material innovations, with exhibitors and design talks shaping Korea’s apparel scene.

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