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2026 Seven Bridge Tour

2026 Seven Bridge Tour

Sep 20, 2026 Busan
Recently ended

The 2026 Seven Bridge Tour is a large-scale, noncompetitive cycling event held in Busan, South Korea. Scheduled for September 20, 2026, it offers participants the unique experience of traversing the city's major...

Cycling Festival +6
Entertech, Seoul 2026

Entertech, Seoul 2026

Sep 17-20, 2026 Seoul
Recently ended

Entertech, Seoul 2026 is a four-day festival in South Korea that merges K-pop, gaming, and immersive technology. Held from September 17 to 20, 2026, primarily at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the...

K-pop Gaming +8
Seoul Chuseok Special Market Promotion

Seoul Chuseok Special Market Promotion

Sep 16-20, 2026 Seoul
Recently ended

The Seoul Chuseok Special Market Promotion is a city-wide initiative taking place from September 16 to 20, 2026. This event, organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, involves 61 traditional markets and neighborhood...

Chuseok Market +7
Korea Literature Festival

Korea Literature Festival

Sep 12-20, 2026 Seoul
Recently ended

The 2026 Korea Literature Festival, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will take place from September 12 to 20 across Seoul, including the Daehangno district, and other nationwide venues....

Literature Cultural events +7
Bamti Film Festival

Bamti Film Festival

Sep 18, 2026 Seongbuk District
Recently ended

The Bamti Film Festival is a student-led screening event held at the Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) in Seoul. Named after a Korean slang term for something tacky or unfashionable, the...

Film Festival Student Organized +5
Hip:Dorak Festival

Hip:Dorak Festival

Sep 18, 2026 Seoul, Jung District
Recently ended

The Hip:Dorak Festival is a one-day culinary and street event held at Sinjungang Market in Seoul's Jung District. Scheduled for September 18, 2026, the festival combines traditional market food with modern dishes...

Food Festival Night Market +4
Enhypen VR Concert: Destiny

Enhypen VR Concert: Destiny

Sep 18, 2026 Seoul
Recently ended

Enhypen VR Concert: Destiny is the second virtual reality cinematic experience from the K-pop group Enhypen, premiering on September 18, 2026. The concert features a global theatrical rollout across 42 cities, with...

K-pop Virtual Reality +5
Seoul International Writers' Festival

Seoul International Writers' Festival

Sep 11-16, 2026 Seoul
Recently ended

The Seoul International Writers' Festival is an annual literary event that brings together writers from Korea and abroad. Scheduled from September 11-16, 2026, at the Ara Art Center in central Seoul, the...

Literary Festival Writers +5
2026 World Island Fair Yeosu Korea

2026 World Island Fair Yeosu Korea

Sep 15, 2026 Yeosu
Recently ended

The 2026 World Island Fair Yeosu Korea is an island-themed international expo held in Yeosu, South Korea, designed to showcase maritime culture, traditional performances, and regional heritage. With a budget of approximately...

Expo Fair +6
2026 Jungmun Day

2026 Jungmun Day

Sep 12-13, 2026 Seogwipo

2026 Jungmun Day is a two-day tourism festival held in Jeju Island's premier resort hub, offering significant discounts at luxury hotels and attractions. Organized by the Korea Tourism Organization’s Jeju branch, the...

Tourism Festival +5