Korea Events Calendar

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September 2026 in Korea

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September 2026 events calendar
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1 Ganggyeong National Heritage Night Tour (강경 국가유산야행) Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 2 Ganggyeong National Heritage Night Tour (강경 국가유산야행) Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 3 Jinju National Heritage Night Tour (진주 국가유산야행) Ganggyeong National Heritage Night Tour (강경 국가유산야행) Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 4 Jinju National Heritage Night Tour (진주 국가유산야행) Gongju National Heritage Nigh Tour (공주 국가유산야행) Seoul Outdoor Library +2 more 5 Jinju National Heritage Night Tour (진주 국가유산야행) Gongju National Heritage Nigh Tour (공주 국가유산야행) Seoul Outdoor Library +3 more 6 Jinju National Heritage Night Tour (진주 국가유산야행) Gongju National Heritage Nigh Tour (공주 국가유산야행) Seoul Outdoor Library +2 more
7 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 8 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 9 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 10 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 11 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 12 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 13 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식)
14 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 15 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 16 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 17 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 18 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 19 Seoul Outdoor Library Seoul Taekwondo Performance Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 20 Seoul Outdoor Library Seoul Taekwondo Performance Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식)
21 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 22 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 23 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 24 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 25 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 26 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 27 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식)
28 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 29 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식) 30 Seoul Outdoor Library Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식)

New this month

Other Sep 3–6

Jinju National Heritage Night Tour (진주 국가유산야행)

📍 626-71 Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongnam · 경남 진주시 남강로 626-71

The National Heritage Night Tour is a nighttime cultural heritage festival designed to allow visitors to experience the historical and cultural value of national heritage through nighttime programs. The Jinju National Heritage Night Tour is held in the Jinju Fortress

Other Sep 4–6

Gongju National Heritage Nigh Tour (공주 국가유산야행)

📍 Modern National Heritage Sites in the Royal Downtown Area of ​​Gongju · 공주 왕도심 일원 근대 국가유산

💰 Free🕐 6:00pm - 10:00pmNaver MapKakaoMapOfficial info

The National Heritage Night Tour is a specialized nighttime program featuring sightseeing, experiences, performances, and exhibitions that links national heritage with unique local historical and cultural resources.

Other Sep 4 – Nov 1

Seoul Outdoor Library

📍 📍 Seoul Plaza (Seoul Plaza) | Gwanghwamun Book Plaza (Gwanghwamun Plaza) | Malgeunnaetga (Reading) (Mojeongyo–Gwangtongyo)

It's the perfect season for reading, so let's meet at the Seoul Outdoor Library this autumn! 🍂

📅 Sep. 4, 2026 (Fri) – Nov. 1, 2026 (Sun) Every Fri, Sat, Sun
⏰ (Night) 16:00–22:00 | (Day) 11:00–18:00
※ Operating schedule is subject to change depending on plaza usage schedules, etc.

Other Sep 19 +1 more date later on

Seoul Taekwondo Performance

📍 Eoullim Square, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

From traditional Hanoks to urban landmarks! A special Seoul trip with Taekwondo.
Note
- The above schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions and on-site circumstances.
- More detailed performance schedules will be announced through the official Instagram (@seoul.tkd).

Still going on / more dates

Other through Sep 5

Ganggyeong National Heritage Night Tour (강경 국가유산야행)

📍 270 Simin-ro, Nonsan-si, Chungnam, Nonsan Art Center, 2nd Floor · 충남 논산시 시민로 270 논산아트센터 2층

💰 Free🕐 6:00pm - 10:00pmNaver MapKakaoMapOfficial info

The Ganggyeong National Heritage Night Tour aims to break away from the traditional focus on preservation, actively utilize historical and cultural resources, and spread values that resonate with the public. By creating a network that connects the dispersed modern historical resources within the Ganggyeong area into a single whole, visitors will be encouraged to experience the entire Ganggyeong as one vast historical and cultural space. The event unfolds with a total of 30 detailed programs under eight themes: Night View, Night Road, Night History, Night Painting, Night Installation, Night Food, Night Market, and Night Stay.

Other on Sep 5, Sep 6, Sep 20

Seoul Taekwondo Performance

📍 Cheonugak Stage, Namsangol Hanok Village, 28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul · 서울특별시 중구 퇴계로34길 28

Taekwondo experience enjoyed alongside regular performances.

Note
- The above schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions and on-site circumstances.
- More detailed performance schedules will be announced through the official Instagram (@seoul.tkd).

Other through Dec 21

Sungnyemun Guard Ceremony (숭례문 파수의식)

📍 40 Sejong-daero, Jung District, Seoul · 서울 중구 세종대로 40

Opening ceremony:
Period All year round (Except Monday)
Time 10:00~10:10
Venue Sungnyemun Gate
Details Opening ceremony of Sungnyemun Gate by guards

Guard Ceremony:
Period All year round (Except Monday)
Time 10:00~15:30 (※13:00~14:00 break)
Venue Sungnyemun Gate
Details Ceremony to guard Sungnyemun Gate

Closing Ceremony:
Period All year round (Except Monday)
Time 15:30 ~ 15:40
Venue Sungnyemun Gate
Details Closing ceremony of Sungnyemun Gate by guards

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