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Fanomenon

Fanomenon

Dec 2-12, 2027 Goyang
Upcoming

Fanomenon is a major 11-day K-culture festival scheduled for December 2027 in Seoul and Goyang, South Korea. Organized through a collaboration between the South Korean government and major K-pop agencies, the event...

K-pop Fandom +7
2026 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

2026 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

Sep 6 - Oct 25, 2026 Seoul, Seocho
Ongoing

The 2026 Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival, also known as the Ttukbuk Ttukbuk Festival, is a pedestrian-centered event held every Sunday from September 6 to October 25 at Jamsugyo Bridge and Banpo Hangang...

Pedestrian Festival Han River +7
Do Ho Suh

Do Ho Suh

Aug 27, 2026 - Feb 9, 2027 Seoul
Ongoing

A major exhibition by artist Do Ho Suh is presented at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) in Seoul. Running from August 27, 2026, to February 9, 2027,...

Exhibition Contemporary Art +7
Animal Happiness Festa

Animal Happiness Festa

Oct 17-18, 2026 Seoul
Upcoming

The Animal Happiness Festa is an annual two-day celebration in Seoul dedicated to promoting animal welfare and the bond between pets and their owners. Held at Yeouido Hangang Park, the festival features...

Animal Welfare Pets +6

World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027

Aug 3-8, 2027 Seoul
Upcoming

World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027 is a global gathering of young Catholics scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea, from August 3 to 8, 2027. This six-day religious festival will...

Religious Festival Catholic +6
Traces of Seoul

Traces of Seoul

Aug 13 - Nov 2, 2026 Seoul
Ongoing

Traces of Seoul is a solo exhibition by artist Chang Eun-woo hosted at the Sky Plaza Gallery in Seoul City Hall from August 13 to November 2, 2026. The exhibition explores the...

Exhibition Solo Exhibition +6