What’s On in Seoul – September 2025
September 2025 in Seoul shifts into festival‑and‑fall mode: riverfront fireworks, world‑class art fairs, fashion week at DDP, late‑night markets, and major sports. Here’s your complete 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:
- Bamdokkaebi Night Market – Banpo Moonlight
- Dates: September Fridays & Saturdays, 2025
- Where: Banpo Hangang Park (Rainbow Fountain)
- Details: Snacks, craft vendors, and skyline views by the fountain.
- Bamdokkaebi Night Market – Yeouido
- Dates: September Fridays & Saturdays, 2025
- Where: Yeouido Hangang Park
- Details: Riverside night market with food trucks, indie stalls, and live buskers.
- Bamdokkaebi Night Market – DDP
- Dates: Saturdays in September, 2025
- Where: Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Details: Design-forward pop‑ups beneath Zaha Hadid’s curves.
- Hongdae Play Street
- Dates: Weekend evenings in September, 2025
- Where: Hongdae Walking Street
- Details: Street performances, dance crews, and indie bands.
- Nodeul Island Weekenders
- Dates: Every weekend in September, 2025
- Where: Nodeul Island (Han River)
- Details: Outdoor sets, flea markets, and café terraces.
Concerts and Music:
- Jo Yong‑pil – “This Moment Forever”
- Dates: September 6, 2025
- Where: Gocheok Sky Dome
- Details: Legendary singer in a one‑night stadium show.
- Nodeul Jazz Night
- Dates: September 12, 2025
- Where: Nodeul Live House
- Details: Top players in an intimate riverside room.
- Classics at Lotte Concert Hall
- Dates: September 14, 2025
- Where: Lotte Concert Hall, Jamsil
- Details: Symphony favorites with guest soloists.
- Seoul Philharmonic – Evening Masterworks
- Dates: September 18, 2025
- Where: Lotte Concert Hall
- Details: A-class program; check monthly bill for repertoire.
- Indie Block Party – Haebangchon
- Dates: September 20–21, 2025
- Where: Haebangchon
- Details: Indie bands, drag, comedy and street art across neighborhood stages.
- Club FF Anniversary
- Dates: September 27, 2025
- Where: Hongdae
- Details: All‑night live sets and DJs at a Hongdae institution.
Art and Exhibitions:
- KIAF SEOUL – Korea Int’l Art Fair
- Dates: September 4–7, 2025
- Where: COEX
- Details: Korea’s flagship art fair; pairs with Frieze week.
- Frieze Seoul 2025
- Dates: September 5–7, 2025
- Where: COEX
- Details: Global galleries and contemporary heavyweights in Gangnam.
- Seoul POPCON
- Dates: September 12–14, 2025
- Where: COEX
- Details: Pop culture, gaming, cosplay, and creators.
- ARTE MUSEUM SEOUL – Immersive Digital Art
- Dates: Daily in September, 2025
- Where: Hongdae
- Details: Large‑scale projected environments; great if it rains.
- Leeum Museum of Art – Collection Highlights
- Dates: All September, 2025
- Where: Itaewon
- Details: Cutting‑edge installations and Korean heritage works.
- MMCA Seoul – Fall Exhibitions
- Dates: All September, 2025
- Where: MMCA, Samcheong‑dong
- Details: Rotating contemporary shows; check for late Fridays.
- Seoul Fashion Week (S/S)
- Dates: September 25–29, 2025
- Where: Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Details: Runways, presentations and designer pop‑ups.
Festivals and Special Events:
- Hangang Drone Light Show
- Dates: Saturday evenings in September, 2025
- Where: Yeouido & Banpo riverfronts
- Details: Animated formations over the river—family‑friendly and free.
- Seoul International Fireworks Festival*
- Dates: Mid–late September 2025 (TBC)
- Where: Yeouido & Ichon Hangang Parks
- Details: Global pyrotechnic teams; arrive early with a picnic.
- Seoul Street Arts Previews
- Dates: Late September, 2025 (select days)
- Where: City squares & Cheonggyecheon
- Details: Site‑specific teasers ahead of October’s big festival.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival
- Dates: September 27–28, 2025
- Where: Namsangol Hanok Village
- Details: Traditional crafts, folk performances and parades.
- Royal Parade Re‑enactment (King Jeongjo)
- Dates: September 28, 2025
- Where: Gwanghwamun → Nodeul Island (TBC)
- Details: Guards, court music and royal procession down central boulevards.
Theatre, Performance and Musicals:
- NANTA – Cookin’ Show
- Dates: Daily in September, 2025
- Where: Myeongdong NANTA Theatre
- Details: Wordless kitchen‑comedy hit for all ages.
- JUMP – Comic Martial‑Arts
- Dates: Select days in September, 2025
- Where: JUMP Theatre
- Details: Acrobatics and slapstick with a Korean twist.
- Seoul International Writers’ Festival – Readings
- Dates: September 7–11, 2025
- Where: Oil Tank Culture Park / libraries
- Details: Author talks, panels, and bilingual sessions.
- National Theater – Korean Dance Series
- Dates: September 19–21, 2025
- Where: National Theater of Korea
- Details: Court dance and contemporary reinterpretations.
Sporting Events:
- FC Seoul – K League 1 Home Matches
- Dates: September weekends, 2025 (TBC)
- Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium
- Details: Big‑crowd football with ultras in full voice.
- KBO Baseball – Doosan Bears / LG Twins
- Dates: Early–mid September series, 2025
- Where: Jamsil Baseball Stadium
- Details: High‑energy evenings with cheer squads and snacks.
- Han River Night Run
- Dates: September 13, 2025
- Where: Yeouido
- Details: 5K/10K community run with river views and music zones.
- Korea Open (WTA 500)
- Dates: September 15–21, 2025
- Where: Olympic Park Tennis Center
- Details: Top women’s tennis; grounds passes available.
- IFSC Climbing World Championships
- Dates: September 21–28, 2025
- Where: KSPO Dome & auxiliary walls
- Details: Lead, speed, bouldering and paraclimbing.
Food, Drink and Fun:
- Mangwon Market Tasting Tour
- Dates: Daily in September, 2025
- Where: Mangwon‑dong
- Details: Street eats: hotteok, tteokbokki, croffles and more.
- Night Picnic at Banpo Rainbow Fountain
- Dates: Evenings throughout September, 2025
- Where: Banpo Hangang Park
- Details: Pack kimbap and enjoy the light‑and‑music fountain show.
- Euljiro Craft‑Beer Crawl
- Dates: Fridays in September, 2025
- Where: Euljiro alleys
- Details: Microbreweries and taprooms between print shops—after‑work favorite.
- Seoul Dessert Fair – Fall Edition
- Dates: September 20–21, 2025
- Where: SETEC
- Details: Seasonal bakes, macarons, latte art battles and DIY classes.
- Garosu‑gil Coffee Weekend
- Dates: September 26–28, 2025
- Where: Sinsa‑dong
- Details: Café collabs, cuppings and limited‑run roasts on Coffee Street.
Conferences and Expos:
- Seoul International Travel Mart (SITM)
- Dates: September 2–5, 2025
- Where: COEX
- Details: Public & B2B marketplace; tourism showcases from Korea and Asia.
- InterCHARM Korea – Beauty Expo
- Dates: September 4–6, 2025
- Where: COEX
- Details: K‑beauty brands, skincare tech and trend talks.
- BCWW – Broadcast Worldwide
- Dates: September 16–19, 2025
- Where: Sangam DMC
- Details: Global content market for TV, OTT and creators.
- EdTech Korea Fair
- Dates: September 18–20, 2025
- Where: COEX
- Details: K‑education technologies, AI learning tools and teacher workshops.
- Franchise Seoul Expo
- Dates: September 25–27, 2025
- Where: COEX
- Details: Food & retail franchises with seminars for new founders.
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*Major civic festivals sometimes finalize mid‑month. Always confirm times and ticketing on official pages as schedules can change.
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