What’s On in Seoul – July 2025

Seoul in July 2025 is packed with electric music festivals, open-air theatre, tech expos, and delicious street food. Here’s your curated monthly guide:
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Pop Culture and Community Events:
Concerts and Music:
Art and Exhibitions:
Festivals and Special Events:
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
Sporting Events:
Food, Drink and Fun:
Conferences and Expos:
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Pop Culture and Community Events:

1. Hongdae Street Art Festival
   • Dates: July 6–7, 2025
   • Where: Hongdae
   • Details: Open-air street art installations and hip-hop dance battles.
2. Hanbok Culture Week
   • Dates: July 20–27, 2025
   • Where: Bukchon Hanok Village
   • Details: Traditional fashion showcases and cultural heritage walks.

Concerts and Music:

1. ZICO Live in Seoul
   • Dates: July 13, 2025
   • Where: Blue Square Mastercard Hall
   • Details: Hip-hop artist ZICO returns with a special solo concert.
2. 2025 K-Indie Music Festival
   • Dates: July 27–28, 2025
   • Where: Mapo Art Center
   • Details: A celebration of Korea’s vibrant indie music scene.

Art and Exhibitions:

1. Immersive Monet & Friends
   • Dates: All July 2025
   • Where: Walkerhill The Seouliteum
   • Details: A multi-sensory exhibition of Impressionist masterpieces.

Festivals and Special Events:

1. Boryeong Mud Festival (Day Trips from Seoul)
   • Dates: July 19–28, 2025
   • Where: Daecheon Beach, Boryeong
   • Details: Mud wrestling, music, and waterslides—summer’s messiest fun.

Theatre, Performance and Musicals:

1. Phantom (Korean Production)
   • Dates: Ongoing in July
   • Where: Charlotte Theater
   • Details: A stunning musical adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s classic tale.

Sporting Events:

1. K-League 1: FC Seoul vs. Ulsan HD
   • Dates: July 21, 2025
   • Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium
   • Details: Catch Korea’s top football teams in action.

Food, Drink and Fun:

1. Mangwon Night Market
   • Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in July
   • Where: Mangwon Market
   • Details: Seoul street food classics and live performances.

Conferences and Expos:

1. AI Seoul Forum 2025
   • Dates: July 25–26, 2025
   • Where: COEX
   • Details: Talks and demos on artificial intelligence and smart cities.

Want more What’s On details? For more updates, check:

1. • Visit Seoul: Official Travel Guide
   • Seoul Metropolitan Government: Cultural Events
   • AllEvents.in: Seoul June 2025
   • Ocula: Seoul Art Exhibitions
   • Korea Travel Post: Seoul Festivals 2025
   • All Conference Alert: Seoul June 2025
   • My Guide Seoul: Local Events and Markets
   • Trip.com: Must-See Attractions
   • Songkick: Concert Listings
   • Kpopmap: Idol Schedules

These sources together give a comprehensive view of concerts, festivals, and other happenings and what to do around Seoul in July 2025.