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Seoul events in August 2027
82 events in August 2027: 35 exhibitions, 17 performances, 16 activities and classes, 9 markets, 3 nightlife events, 1 illumination and 1 festival, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 5 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.
The hottest month, with an average high of 30°C and more than 340 mm of rain. Indoor museums and covered markets carry the day, and the Bosingak bell rings on Liberation Day, 15 August. More on the season in Rainy day Seoul.
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Festival Bosingak Liberation Day Bell-Ringing Ceremony 15 Aug 2027, dates to be confirmed · Jongno and Insadong Seoul's 2026 events page lists a bell-ringing ceremony at Bosingak on Aug 15. The 2027 programme hasn't been announced.
Exhibition DDP Design Book Fair 21 Aug to 22 Aug 2027, dates to be confirmed · Dongdaemun The 2026 edition ran 22 to 23 Aug, 11:00 to 19:00, free. The 2027 dates haven't been announced.
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DDP Design Book FairDongdaemun · DDP Design Lab, 3F · 21 Aug to 22 Aug 2027Usual dates
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Also on dates the organisers post: Seoul Folk Flea Market (Daily except Tuesdays), Seoul Illustration Fair (Annually, late December edition confirmed for 2026).
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6 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
A City's Boarding LogEunpyeong-gu · Seoul Metropolitan Archives, Exhibition Hall 1 (2nd floor) · 23 Oct 2025 to 31 Aug 2028Free
Andong Byeolgung, Layers of TimeBukchon and Samcheong-dong · Seoul Museum of Craft Art, Exhibition Building 3, 3F · 28 Apr 2026 to 29 Aug 2027Free
Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (2027 season)Apgujeong and Cheongdam · Banpo Hangang Park · 1 Apr to 31 Oct 2027FreeUsual dates
Lee Sang-won Special ExhibitionSeoul Arts Center, Hangaram Art Museum · 7 May to 19 Sept 2027
Danish Impressionism: Blue HoursSeoul Arts Center, Hangaram Art Museum · 10 Jul to 7 Nov 2027
14th Seoul Mediacity BiennaleMyeongdong · Seoul Museum of Art · 16 Aug to 14 Nov 2027Usual dates
Planning a trip in August
The calendar above lists 82 events in August 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Seoul compares the main areas.
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What is on in Seoul in August 2027?
There are 82 events listed for August 2027 (35 exhibitions, 17 performances, 16 activities and classes, 9 markets, 3 nightlife events, 1 illumination and 1 festival). The big dates are Bosingak Liberation Day Bell-Ringing Ceremony (15 Aug 2027, dates to be confirmed) and DDP Design Book Fair (21 Aug to 22 Aug 2027, dates to be confirmed). 77 have confirmed dates and 5 are annual events whose exact 2027 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What festivals are on in Seoul in August 2027?
The festival listed for August 2027 is Bosingak Liberation Day Bell-Ringing Ceremony (15 Aug 2027, dates to be confirmed). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Seoul in August 2027?
Yes. 35 of the 82 events listed for August 2027 are free to attend, including A City's Boarding Log (23 Oct 2025 to 31 Aug 2028), Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (2027 season) (1 Apr to 31 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed) and Bosingak Liberation Day Bell-Ringing Ceremony (15 Aug 2027, dates to be confirmed).
Is August a good time to visit Seoul?
The hottest month, with an average high of 30°C and more than 340 mm of rain. Indoor museums and covered markets carry the day, and the Bosingak bell rings on Liberation Day, 15 August.
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