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Busan Biennale

Busan Biennale

Aug 29 - Nov 1, 2026 Busan
Ongoing

The Busan Biennale is a 65-day contemporary art exhibition held in Busan, South Korea, from August 29 to November 1, 2026. Featuring 46 artists and collectives from over 22 countries, the biennale...

Contemporary Art Exhibition +9
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
Seosan Haemieupseong Festival

Seosan Haemieupseong Festival

Oct 9-11, 2026 Seosan
Upcoming

The Seosan Haemieupseong Festival is a historical heritage event held at a Joseon-era walled fortress in South Chungcheong. Marking its 23rd edition in 2026, the three-day celebration transports visitors back to the...

History Joseon Dynasty +6
Sites of the Busan Wartime Capital

Sites of the Busan Wartime Capital

Jun 25 - Sep 27, 2026 Busan
Ongoing

The Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum in Busan, South Korea, is hosting a 105-day thematic exhibition titled "Sites of the Busan Wartime Capital." Running from June 25 to September 27, 2026,...

Exhibition History +5
19-Plus Mysterious Friday Party

19-Plus Mysterious Friday Party

Sep 11 - Oct 2, 2026 Jamwon-dong, Seocho District
Ongoing

The 19-Plus Mysterious Friday Party is an adults-only street festival held on three autumn Fridays in September and October 2026 in Jamwonha-gil, Seocho District, Seoul. Hosted by the Seocho District Office, it...

Adults Only Street Festival +8
Korea Literature Festival

Korea Literature Festival

Sep 12-20, 2026 Seoul
Ongoing

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
Seoul Chuseok Special Market Promotion

Seoul Chuseok Special Market Promotion

Sep 16-20, 2026 Seoul
Ongoing

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
Entertech, Seoul 2026

Entertech, Seoul 2026

Sep 17-20, 2026 Seoul
Starts today

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
Enhypen VR Concert: Destiny

Enhypen VR Concert: Destiny

Sep 18, 2026 Seoul
Upcoming

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