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Holiday
August 15, 2026
Liberation Day
Liberation Day (August 15) is one of Korea's most significant national holidays, commemorating the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945. Official ceremonies are held at Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul and broadcast nationally. Government offices and banks are closed; tourist sites, major shopping areas, and restaurants remain open and can be busy with domestic tourists....
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General
August 14, 2026
Seoul POPCON 2026
Seoul POPCON 2026 runs August 14–16 at COEX, Gangnam, Seoul (daily 10am–6pm, final day until 5pm). The convention covers gaming, film, animation, webtoons, K-pop, and virtual/metaverse industries, drawing fans and industry professionals from across Asia. One of Seoul's premier annual pop culture events for both locals and international visitors.
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August 7, 2026
Busan Sea Festival 2026
Busan's flagship summer beach festival marks its 30th edition from August 7–13, 2026 at Dadaepo Beach — seven straight days of programming on the city's widest stretch of sand.
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August 6, 2026
Seoul Fringe Festival 2026
Korea's biggest independent performing arts festival takes over venues across Seoul for eighteen days. No selection jury, no commercial filter — theatre, dance and music from artists who applied and got a stage. Plenty of it is physical or musical, so language is rarely the barrier.
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August 1, 2026
Hangang River Festival — Summer 2026
Seoul city's official Han River festival returns for its summer season, August 1–16, 2026, spreading programs across the riverside parks — water leisure, riverside performances, night programs and picnic events along the water.
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August 1, 2026
Hangang Bamping — Han River Night Camping 2026
For the month of August, Seoul sets up 200 riverside camping sites — 100 at Yeouido, 100 at Ttukseom — open daily from 17:00 to 09:00 the next morning. Advance booking through the official site, first-come.
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Festival
July 31, 2026
Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2026
The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival is one of Korea's premier outdoor music events, held annually at Songdo. The 2026 edition runs July 31–August 2, bringing together Korean indie and international rock artists under the theme "movement." Designated as an official Korea Culture and Tourism Festival for 2026–2027.
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July 28, 2026
American Football Live in Seoul 2026
American Football, emo and Midwest indie rock pioneers, perform live in Seoul at YES24 Wondrock Hall on Jul 28. A rare Korea appearance for one of the genre's most beloved acts.
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July 25, 2026
KM Chart Awards 2026 — Seoul
Fan-voted K-pop award show at Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium, Seoul (July 25). Performers include TXT, ZEROBASEONE, P1Harmony, UNIS, 82MAJOR, and more. Real-time fan voting determines winners — a high-energy live experience of K-pop fandom culture.
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Festival · Boryeong
July 24, 2026
Boryeong Mud Festival 2026
One of the world's most iconic summer festivals, held annually on Daecheon Beach. Visitors dive into mineral-rich mud pools, enjoy water slides, live music, and beach performances. Open to all nationalities — a must-experience for any summer trip to Korea.
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July 24, 2026
WATERBOMB Seoul 2026
Korea's biggest summer water festival — K-pop and hip-hop performances combined with epic water gun battles. Held over three days at KINTEX outdoor stage in Goyang. Tickets sell fast; book early. Bring clothes you don't mind destroying.
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July 20, 2026
The Neighbourhood Live in Seoul 2026
The Neighbourhood makes their first-ever solo concert in South Korea. The California dark-pop band performs at YES24 LIVE HALL, Seoul on July 20. Known for Sweater Weather and their moody atmospheric sound — a rare opportunity for Korean fans.
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