Artsy & Creative Events in Seoul

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 · All day

SETEC, Gangnam

Festival

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival at SETEC in Gangnam features screenings, exhibitions, and cosplay, celebrating global animation with Korean talent and international guests in a vibrant, immersive festival setting.

23rd Experimental Film and Video Festival in Seoul (EXiS)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 at 23:00

Space Cell

Film

EXiS, Seoul's 23rd Experimental Film and Video Festival, runs July 23–30, 2026 at Space Cell. Asia's leading showcase of avant-garde cinema, video art, and expanded cinema, paired with live performances, promises boundary-pushing screenings and immersive installations.

Piergiorgio Corallo @ KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 at 04:30

KT&G SangsangMadang Daechi

Music

Live concert by Piergiorgio Corallo at KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae in Seoul. An intimate performance in the vibrant Hongdae venue, blending evocative melodies with contemporary indie sensibilities.

HANDARTY KOREA

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 · All day

Coex Magok Convention Center

Art

Korea's largest handmade exhibition at COEX Convention Center in Seoul gathers artisans for handmade crafts, design, sewing, quilting, and DIY displays, inviting visitors to discover the value of handmade identity. The show combines gallery displays with interactive experiences from local makers, highlighting creativity and craft.

Hand Art Korea 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 · All day

코엑스전시장 B홀

Art

Hand Art Korea 2026 is a premier craft and handmade-art exhibition at COEX Hall B in Seoul, showcasing traditional and contemporary Korean crafts. Visitors browse stalls, watch live demonstrations, and shop unique artisan pieces in a vibrant indoor setting.

28th Seoul International Women's Film Festival (2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at 19:00

Seoul Art Cinema

Film

The 28th Seoul International Women's Film Festival unfolds August 20-26, 2026 at Seoul Art Cinema, featuring sections like Discovery (International Competition), New Currents, Korean Panorama, and Here & Now, celebrating diverse women-led cinema from around the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hongdae Free Market — Art & Craft Market

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · All day

Oil Tank Culture Park

Market

Explore Seoul's longest-running creative market at Hongik Culture Park in Hongdae. Discover original artworks, handmade jewelry, crafts, stationery, and accessories by independent artists, plus live indie music on the Afternoon Stage, workshops, and street performances. This is a genuine handmade market with no secondhand items.

Seoul Drum Festival

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · All day

Seoul

Festival

Seoul Drum Festival at Seoul Plaza showcases international percussion performances, immersive workshops, and interactive rhythm experiences. A lively, all-ages celebration of drum artistry with night and daytime sets, inviting audiences to watch, learn, and play along.

Seoul International Fireworks Festival

Sun, 4 Oct 2026 · All day

Yeouido Hangang Park

Festival

Seoul International Fireworks Festival lights up Yeouido Hangang Park with a spectacular night of pyrotechnics along the Han River, produced by Hanwha Fireworks. This outdoor festival blends choreographed bursts, riverfront scenery, and spectator excitement, drawing locals and visitors for a grand, family-friendly evening.

렛미플라이

Tue, 6 Oct 2026

Doosan Art Center - Yonkang Hall

Theater

An intimate theater production, 렛미플라이, performed at Doosan Art Center – Yonkang Hall in Seoul. This contemporary stage work promises tight pacing, strong performances, and a focused night of live theater in a revered indoor venue.

SEOUL lindyfest 2026

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 · All day

The Bigapple

Festival

Seoul Lindyfest 2026 brings top Lindy Hop dancers from around the world for four days of shows, competitions and social dancing at The Bigapple and Savoy Bar in Seoul.

Seoul Street Arts Festival

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 · All day

Seoul

Festival

Seoul Street Arts Festival brings world-class street performers, daring circus acts, and vibrant outdoor performances to venues across Seoul. From roaming acts to immersive street theatre, this citywide festival showcases urban creativity and spectacular performances throughout the city.

다비드 바뱅 & 아드리앙 몽도 '피아노 피아노'

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

U+ Stage, LG Arts Center Seoul

Music

Two acclaimed pianists perform their intimate '피아노 피아노' recital at U+ Stage, LG Arts Center Seoul, delivering a dialogue-rich duo program in a sleek modern venue. An elegant evening of refined classical piano artistry in the Korean capital.

Seoul International Garden Show

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · All day

Ttukseom Han River Park

Festival

Seoul International Garden Show showcases creative garden installations and landscape designs along the Han River at Ttukseom Park. The outdoor festival features international exhibitors, immersive displays, and design-focused programs in a scenic riverside setting.

이자람 판소리 '눈, 눈, 눈'

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

LG SIGNATURE Hall, LG Arts Center Seoul

Music

Renowned pansori master 이자람 performs '눈, 눈, 눈' at LG SIGNATURE Hall, LG Arts Center Seoul. This intimate showcase blends powerful storytelling with classical pansori vocalism, inviting audiences into a richly textured world of Korean narrative song. A must-see for lovers of Korean art music in Seoul.

이경헌 신작

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

Doosan Art Center - Space111

Theater

New work by acclaimed Korean playwright Lee Kyung-heon premieres at Doosan Art Center Space111 in Seoul. This intimate theater piece promises contemporary storytelling, bold staging, and a nuanced exploration of human relationships in a sleek black-box setting.

Das Rheingold

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 at 04:30

Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center

Theater

Korea National Opera performs Wagner's Das Rheingold at the Opera Theater in the Seoul Arts Center. A grand operatic evening with stellar vocalists and rich orchestration, staged in Seoul's premier performing arts complex.

Seoul Lantern Festival

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · All day

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Festival

Handmade lanterns illuminate the Cheonggyecheon Stream, weaving history and pop culture into a luminous Seoul festival. This family-friendly riverside showcase features artful light displays and seasonal illuminations, inviting locals and visitors to wander the city’s glowing waterfront by night.

양손프로젝트 신작 '민중의 적(가제)'

Fri, 20 Nov 2026

U+ Stage, LG Arts Center Seoul

Theater

Two-Hand Project premieres a new stage work, 'Enemy of the People' (tentative), at U+ Stage inside LG Arts Center in Seoul. A contemporary theatre piece that blends bold performance with incisive storytelling to probe power, dissent, and public responsibility.

Don Carlos

Fri, 4 Dec 2026 at 02:00

Opera Theater, Seoul Arts Center

Theater

Korea National Opera stages Verdi's Don Carlos at the Opera Theater of the Seoul Arts Center, presenting a grand classical opera in a prestigious Seoul venue.

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