Korea Events Calendar
Korea events calendar lists festivals, exhibitions, seasonal highlights and traditional customs month by month, with ticketing dates, hours and map links. Don’t miss all of the amazing things you can do in Korea.
New this month
Seoul Drone Show (드론 라이트 쇼)
📍 139 Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul · 서울특별시 광진구 강변북로 139
This FREE event is quite the showcase. 1000 drones take to the sky for a rhythmic showcase. It's definitely something you won't see in many other places. Take the time to enjoy the show from the Han River.
Hanbok Culture Week
"Hanbok Culture Week" is a nationwide cultural event held annually during the third week of October, centered around Hanbok Day (October 21), to widely promote Hanbok, which embodies our elegance and tradition, and to spread a culture of wearing it in daily life.
Venues: Open Plaza, National Museum of Korea and approximately 410 locations nationwide
Still going on / more dates
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.
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).
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).
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