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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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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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General
August 14, 2026
Seoul POPCON 2026
Seoul POPCON 2026 runs August 14–16 at COEX, Gangnam, Seoul (daily 10am–6pm). 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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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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Holiday
September 24, 2026
Chuseok Holiday
Chuseok Holiday will be observed from September 24 to September 26, 2026. This national public holiday is one of Korea’s most important traditional festivals. Families gather to honor ancestors and celebrate the autumn harvest.
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Holiday
September 24, 2026
Chuseok 2026 — Korean Thanksgiving
Chuseok 2026 falls on September 24–26, with the main holiday on September 25 (15th day of the 8th lunar month). One of Korea's two most important holidays, Chuseok is a time for family reunions, ancestral memorial rites (charye), and eating songpyeon rice cakes. Expect transport crowds, business closures, and folk performances nationwide.
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Festival
September 25, 2026
Andong Mask Dance Festival 2026
One of UNESCO's recognised intangible heritage festivals, held in and around the 600-year-old Hahoe village. International mask dance troupes from across Asia, Africa, and Europe perform alongside Korean talchum (mask dance drama). The opening bonfire ceremony on the first evening, staged on the river with the village behind it, is the unmissable highlight. Free outdoor...
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General
October 1, 2026
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day (October 1) is observed with military parades and ceremonies, most visibly with flyovers by the Korean Air Force that are visible from central Seoul. It is not a public holiday — most businesses and shops operate on a normal schedule — but the military parade and air demonstration draw large crowds to...
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Festival
October 2, 2026
Jarasum International Jazz Festival 2026
Korea's premier jazz festival, held on a small island in the North Han River surrounded by mountains and pine trees. International and Korean jazz artists perform across three stages simultaneously for three days. Day passes run 50,000–80,000 KRW; camping on the island is the authentic experience. Gapyeong is 90 minutes from Seoul by ITX train.
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Holiday
October 3, 2026
National Foundation Day
National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol, October 3) is a public holiday commemorating the legendary founding of the first Korean kingdom by Dangun in 2333 BC. Government offices and banks are closed; tourist sites, convenience stores, and most restaurants remain open. Ceremonies are held at significant historical sites. The holiday falls during the golden autumn season —...
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Festival
October 3, 2026
Seoraksan Autumn Foliage Festival 2026
Korea's most spectacular autumn foliage season, centred on Seoraksan National Park where the mountain's granite peaks turn amber and crimson from early October. The festival week includes traditional performances, night trail access, and photography contests. Weekends in peak colour (typically second week of October) draw massive crowds — arrive at the park gate before 7...
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Festival
October 3, 2026
Hi Seoul Festival 2026
Seoul's annual city festival spanning Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Plaza, and Han River parks. Street performances, free outdoor concerts, cultural exhibitions, and food markets run across the five-day programme. The opening night parade along Sejong-daero is the set-piece event. Fully free — no tickets required.
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