Events

Events in Korea

Find what is happening, when it happens, where to go, and where to check official information before visiting.

Let’s Go! Tidal Flat City: Children’s Special Exhibition

Let’s Go! Tidal Flat City: Children’s Special Exhibition is listed by Incheon Tour and is held at Incheon Urban History Museum. Designed for children and families, the exhibition explores how tidal flats, coastal ecology, and urban life are connected in Incheon. The official dates are December 09, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Check the source before visiting for opening hours, ticket availability, age restrictions, and reservation instructions. Event operations and venue guidance may be mainly in Korean, so keep the Korean address available for taxis or map applications. Incheon venues can be spread across Songdo, the open-port district, and other boroughs. Confirm the nearest subway or bus stop rather than relying only on the city name. Outdoor festivals may adjust programs because of heat, rain, wind, or crowd-control measures.

Dec 9, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026 Incheon / Incheon Urban History Museum Museum admission guidance applies

100

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DDP Architecture Tour

A guided architecture tour of Dongdaemun Design Plaza, starting from the DDP Museum 1F tour desk. A good low-friction pick for travelers who want to understand one of Seoul's most recognizable design landmarks.

Jan 2, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 Seoul / DDP Museum 1F Tour Desk Free

800

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DDP Dream in Light

A nighttime light program across the front of DDP, the Yugu exhibition area, and the Mire-ro upper deck. Easy to drop into after dinner around Dongdaemun.

Jan 9, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 Seoul / DDP Free

900

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Culture

2026 Namsangol Traditional Experience: Artist’s Time

Artist’s Time offers hands-on Korean traditional arts activities inside the historic houses of Namsangol Hanok Village. Programs include needlework, bojagi wrapping-cloth craft, mother-of-pearl craft, hanji paper craft, Korean dessert making, ornaments, and bow making. Regular programs are scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in six 50-minute sessions between 10:00 and 16:00, excluding the 12:00–13:00 lunch break. The program does not operate in July and August. Group tea ceremony and etiquette programs may be arranged separately for groups of 10 or more. Reservations should be made in advance, and prices vary by activity. Dates: April 3–October 25, 2026 Summer pause: No operation in July and August Venue: Traditional houses inside Namsangol Hanok Village Inquiry: 02-6358-5533

Apr 3, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026 Seoul / Namsangol Hanok Village Fees vary by program

600

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Culture

2026 Seoul Outdoor Library

The Seoul Outdoor Library turns three central Seoul public spaces into relaxed reading areas: Read at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Book Yard, and Read at the Clear Stream along Cheonggyecheon. Visitors can browse books and enjoy a city-center “story park” where reading, nature, and culture come together. The outdoor areas generally operate Friday through Sunday, with daytime and evening sessions. The outdoor program does not operate in July and August and is scheduled to resume afterward. Hours and operating days may change because of heat, rain, or other events, so check the official calendar before visiting. Dates: April 23–November 1, 2026 Outdoor hours: Friday–Sunday, generally 11:00–18:00 daytime or 16:00–22:00 evening Summer pause: No outdoor operation in July and August Admission: Free

Apr 23, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026 Seoul / Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon Stream Free admission

200

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Incheon Gugak Friday Lecture Concert Series 2026

Incheon Gugak Friday Lecture Concert Series 2026 is listed by Incheon Tour and is held at Incheon Gugak Center. The series makes Korean traditional music approachable by combining live performance with commentary and introductions to instruments, rhythm, and contemporary interpretation. The official dates are April 24, 2026 to October 23, 2026. Check the source before visiting for opening hours, ticket availability, age restrictions, and reservation instructions. Event operations and venue guidance may be mainly in Korean, so keep the Korean address available for taxis or map applications. Incheon venues can be spread across Songdo, the open-port district, and other boroughs. Confirm the nearest subway or bus stop rather than relying only on the city name. Outdoor festivals may adjust programs because of heat, rain, wind, or crowd-control measures.

Apr 24, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026 Incheon / Incheon Gugak Center Check individual concert admission

300

Events in Korea

Let’s Go! Tidal Flat City: Children’s Special Exhibition

DDP Architecture Tour

DDP Dream in Light

2026 Namsangol Traditional Experience: Artist’s Time

2026 Seoul Outdoor Library

Incheon Gugak Friday Lecture Concert Series 2026

2026 Seoul International Garden Show

2026 Seoul Taekwondo Performance

2026 Byeolbada Busan Night Festa

NANTA Show Seoul: Korea’s nonverbal kitchen percussion performance

Ultra Department Store Busan: Text Shopping Club

Balcony Music Show and Street Festa

Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives (도기陶器, 우리를 담은 질그릇)

2026 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

Moonlight Music Festival (달빛 음악공감)

Seoul Architecture Festival (서울건축문화제)

2026 Gyeonggi Ceramic Biennale

Suwon Hwaseong Media Art 2026

Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지)

2026 Busan International Performing Arts Market (BPAM)

Seoul Hanok Week (서울한옥위크)

2026 Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival

2026 Seoul Hanok Week

2026 Geumsan World K-Insam Festival

Gangnam Festival 2026

2026 Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival

Guardians of Jinju (진주의 수호자들)

2026 Gwangju Chungjang World Festival of Memories

Jangseong Hwangryonggang Autumn Flower Festival (장성 황룡강 가을꽃축제)

GHOST Festival (Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Festival) (GHOST(경기 한류 OST) 페스티벌)

2026 GHOST: Gyeonggi Hallyu OST Festival

Daejeon Jung-gu Book Festival (대전 중구 북페스티벌)

Gangdong Prehistoric Culture Festival (강동선사문화축제)

32nd Dongnae Eupseong History Festival

2026 Gwanak Gang Gam-chan Festival

14th Gyeonggi Garden Culture Expo

Geumcheon Harmony Festival (금천하모니축제)

18th Gangneung Coffee Festival

Gimcheon Gimbap Festival (김천김밥축제)

2026 Gwangju Kimchi Festival

Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival 2026

Seoul Runner Festival 2026

Seoul Petlympics (서울 펫림픽)

Korea Maritime Mobility · Safety Expo (대한민국 해양 모빌리티･안전 엑스포)

Seoul Food Week 2026

Goyang Haengju Hanwoo Charcoal Grill Festival 2026

Gumi Ramyun Festival (구미라면 축제)

Citywide Energy Walk Festival (대전 세계태양광총회 개최 기념 온시민에너지걷기한마당)

Stories in Bloom Exhibition

2026 Jeju Fire Festival

Kikni Special Exhibition: Between What Was Drawn and Lived

Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival 2026

2026 Jeju Handicraft Playground

2026 Seoul Tourism Food Festival (Picnic on the Bridge)

2026 Camping Cooking Festival

Jeju Eatsuda 2026

2026 N Seoul Tower Global Night Walk

Gyeonggi Rice Gimbap Festa 2026

Goyang Haengju Cultural Festival 2026

Local Trip Gourmet Pop-UP

Baby Shark Secret Invitation: Becoming Shark

2026 Namsan Summer Festival

2026 K-Summer Dopamine Festival

2026 Forest Festival

DDP Busking: July Performance Schedule

12th Yumukho Calligraphy Exhibition: Afterglow of Ink

2026 Yeowoorak Festival

DDP Seoul Fashion Hub Summer Market

Let’s Run Park Busan-Gyeongnam SUN the Water Festival

Pokémon Mega Festa 2026 in Busan: Relaxing Vacation

DDP Summer Vacance Market

Chilgok Honey Beer Festival

PSY SUMMERSWAG 2026 Tour

Hyundai N Festival Round 3: Night & N Endurance Race

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show

29th Youth Concerto Night

Incheon Art Platform: Platform Choice July Performance

Seoul Summer Beach

WATERBOMB SEOUL 2026