Seoul in May 2025 is bursting with vibrant festivals, electrifying concerts, captivating exhibitions, and insightful conferences. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s happening throughout the city:
Pop Culture, Markets 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, Markets and Community Events:
- Seoul Spring Festa 2025
- Dates: April 30 – May 6, 2025
- Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul Plaza, and other locations
- Details: A celebration of K-Culture with concerts, immersive activities, and more.
- Seoul Friendship Festival 2025
- Dates: May 24–25, 2025
- Where: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
- Details: Experience global cultures through food, performances, and exhibitions.
Concerts and Music:
- Pat Metheny Live in Seoul
- Dates: May 23, 2025
- Where: GS Arts Center
- Details: Enjoy a night of jazz with the legendary guitarist Pat Metheny.
- Brad Mehldau in Gangnam
- Dates: May 20, 2025
- Where: GS Arts Center
- Details: Experience the renowned jazz pianist live in concert.
Art and Exhibitions:
- DDP Spring Festival – Design Theme Park
- Dates: May 1–31, 2025
- Where: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
- Details: Explore innovative design installations and exhibitions.
- Seoul Sculpture Festival (Spring)
- Dates: May 23–24, 2025
- Where: Baekje Cultural Park, Pungnap-dong
- Details: Discover contemporary sculptures in a historic setting.
Festivals and Special Events:
- Seoul Drum Festival 2025
- Dates: May 10–11, 2025
- Where: Nodeul Island
- Details: Enjoy percussion performances, workshops, and interactive programs.
- Seoul Circus Festival
- Dates: May 3–5, 2025
- Where: Nodeul Island
- Details: A family-friendly event featuring circus performances and activities.
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
- 61st Baeksang Arts Awards
- Dates: May 5, 2025
- Where: COEX, Seoul
- Details: South Korea’s prestigious awards ceremony honoring excellence in film, television, and theatre.
Sporting Events:
- Car-Free Jamsu Bridge Festival
- Dates: May 4 – June 22, 2025
- Where: Banpo Hangang Park and Jamsu Bridge area
- Details: Enjoy a car-free environment with various activities and performances.
Food, Drink and Fun:
- K-Food Festival Knock Knock
- Dates: May 29 – 31, 2025
- Where: Various locations
- Details: Indulge in delicious Korean cuisine and culinary experiences.
Conferences and Expos:
- International Conference on Business Management and Social Science (ICBMSS)
- Dates: May 3, 2025
- Where: Seoul, South Korea
- Details: A platform for researchers and practitioners to discuss business management and social science topics.
- CosmoBeauty Seoul 2025
- Dates: May 28–30, 2025
- Where: COEX Convention & Exhibition Center
- Details: Explore the latest trends in beauty and cosmetics.
Want more What’s On details? For more updates, check:
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- Visit Seoul: Official Travel Guide
- Seoul Metropolitan Government: Cultural Events
- AllEvents.in: Seoul May 2025
- Ocula: Seoul Art Exhibitions
- Korea Travel Post: Seoul Festivals 2025
- All Conference Alert: Seoul May 2025
- My Guide Seoul: Local Events and Markets
- Trip.com: Must-See Attractions
- Songkick: Concert Listings
- Kpopmap: Idol Schedules
- In My Korea – Festival Information
- Ploy’s Little Atlas – Cultural Insights
- Korea To Do – Cultural Events
These sources together give a comprehensive view of concerts, festivals, and other happenings and what to do around Seoul in May 2025.
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