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Seoul events in December 2026
323 events in December 2026: 147 exhibitions, 93 performances, 25 activities and classes, 19 concerts, 9 festivals, 9 markets, 7 sports events, 7 nightlife events, 5 illuminations and 2 gardens, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 2 of them are annual events whose 2026 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.
Cold and dry, with an average high of 4°C. The light shows and Christmas markets run from mid-month, and the Bosingak bell ringing on New Year's Eve closes the year. More on the season in Things to do in Seoul.
MapDon't miss in December 2026
Performance Yeongjae Hanum (Gugak) Concert (영재한음（국악）회) 29 Jan 2023 to 27 Dec 2026 · Namsan and Bukchon and Samcheong-dong Show at 서울남산국악당 크라운해태홀, listed on YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com).
Exhibition National Museum of Korea 2 Humanities Walk (국립중앙박물관2 인문학산책) 1 Dec 2023 to 31 Dec 2026 · Itaewon and Hannam-dong and 예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀 Exhibition at 국립중앙박물관, listed on YES24 Ticket (ticket.yes24.com).
Illumination Seoul Light Gwanghwamun 2026 11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 · Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun A light display at Gwanghwamun Square, part of the Seoul Winter Festival. The city festival portal prints 11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027, 17:30 to 22:00. Photo: travel oriented, CC BY-SA 2.0
Illumination Seoul Lantern Festival 2026 11 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027, dates to be confirmed · Jongno and Insadong The city's 2026 schedule lists the lantern festival for December without exact dates. The 2025 edition ran Dec 12, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 along Cheonggyecheon, from Cheonggye Plaza to Samil-gyo Bridge. The 2026 dates haven't been announced. Photo: bobbsled, CC BY-SA 2.0
Festival Seoul Winter Festival 2026 11 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 · Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun The city festival portal prints 11 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 for the Seoul Winter Festival, with Seoul Light Gwanghwamun, Gwanghwamun Market, the Bosingak bell ringing, Seoul Lantern Festival, Seoul Light DDP and the Seoul Plaza ice rink as its programmes. Individual programme dates are on their own pages.
Festival Bosingak New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony 31 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027 · Jongno and Insadong The city schedule lists the ceremony for Dec 31, 2026 into Jan 1, 2027. The bell is rung 33 times at midnight. The 2025 countdown started at 23:59:50 and the nearest station is Jonggak, exit 4.
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141+41 more+69 on for weeks11 gigs256Paik Kun-woo and Young Friends with Hyundai Motor Group (현대자동차그룹과 함께하는 백건우와 영 프렌즈)Korea Invention Patent Exhibition (KINPEX) 2026World Webtoon Festival 2026+53 more+70 on for weeks10 gigs355Korea National Symphony Orchestra “Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’” (국립심포니오케스트라 〈멘델스존, 교향곡 3번 ‘스코틀랜드’〉)Korea National Opera: Don CarlosKorea Invention Patent Exhibition (KINPEX) 2026+52 more+71 on for weeks11 gigs460Alexandre Kantorow Piano Recital (알렉상드르 캉토로프 피아노 리사이틀)Deep Love Series: Minyo SamcheolliGungdi Pangpang Cat Festa+57 more+71 on for weeks12 gigs566KANA-BOON 「CRITICAL HIT PARADE」 - Asian Adventure -Winter Classical Fairy Tales to Hear with Children “From Vivaldi to Disney” (아이와 함께 듣는 겨울의 클래식 동화 〈비발디에서 디즈니까지〉)Korea Invention Patent Exhibition (KINPEX) 2026+63 more+71 on for weeks17 gigs653Arts Concert Season 2 : Gustav Klimt (아르츠 콘서트 시즌 2 : 구스타프 클림트)World Webtoon Festival 2026Korea National Opera: Don Carlos+50 more+70 on for weeks18 gigs723+23 more+67 on for weeks1 gig840Korea-Belgium 125th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Concert (한국·벨기에 수교 125주년 기념음악회)Korean Chamber Orchestra 2026 Year-End Concert (코리안챔버오케스트라 2026 송년음악회)+38 more+67 on for weeks9 gigs954Rainer Honeck & Yun Hong-chun Duo Recital (라이너호넥 ＆ 윤홍천 듀오 리사이틀)Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Busan KCC EgisK-Tech Festival 2026+51 more+67 on for weeks6 gigs1054Seoul Arts Center 11 AM Concert with Hanwha Life (December) (한화생명과 함께하는 예술의전당 11시 콘서트(12월))Year-End ConcertK-Tech Festival 2026+51 more+67 on for weeks8 gigs1159Gyeonggi Philharmonic Masterpiece Series Ⅵ “Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition” - Seoul (경기필 마스터피스 시리즈 Ⅵ 〈무소륵스키 전람회의 그림〉 - 서울)Christmas Seoul Pet ShowUniversity Regular Admission Fair 2027+56 more+71 on for weeks11 gigs1267John Storgards & BBC Philharmonic (욘 스토르고르스 ＆ BBC 필하모닉)KOLAVO & TONARI Joint Performance ‘Salm’ (KOLAVO & TONARI 합동공연 ‘ㅅㅏㄹㅁ’)Opera Gala+64 more+71 on for weeks11 gigs1356Frozen Kingdom with Chopin (쇼팽으로 만나는 겨울왕국)Home Alone in Concert (나 홀로 집에 인 콘서트)Seoul SK Knights vs Anyang Jeong Kwan Jang Red Boosters+53 more+71 on for weeks14 gigs1424+24 more+71 on for weeks3 gigs1541National Chorus of Korea 210th Regular Concert “Handel Messiah” (국립합창단 제210회 정기연주회 〈헨델 메시아〉)SNU Tuesday Concert: Soprano Hyejung Lee+39 more+71 on for weeks7 gigs1654Ensemble Opus : The Octet (앙상블오푸스 : The Octet)Going Home Project: The Rebels (고잉홈프로젝트: The Rebels)+52 more+72 on for weeks10 gigs17542026 Hankyung Arte Philharmonic Year-End Concert (2026 한경아르떼필하모닉 송년음악회)Home Table Deco Fair 2026Tea & Craft Fair 2026 (Winter)+51 more+75 on for weeks7 gigs1860Seoul Chamber Music Society Eighth Performance (서울챔버뮤직소사이어티 여덟번째 공연)Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Goyang Sono SkygunnersBeaver Rocks Indie Game and Culture Festival+57 more+76 on for weeks8 gigs1968Penthouse Visit to Korea Penthouse ONE MAN LIVE TOUR 2026 “Neon Garden” in Seoul (펜트하우스 내한공연 Penthouse ONE MAN LIVE TOUR 2026 「Neon Garden」 in Seoul)Seoul Arts Center Saturday Concert - Preview Beethoven (December) (예술의전당 토요콘서트 - 프리뷰 베토벤(12월))2026 Christmas Musical [Rudolph's Christmas Present] (2026 크리스마스 뮤지컬 [루돌프의 크리스마스선물])+65 more+76 on for weeks15 gigs2058Kawasaki Takaya Visit to Korea KAWASAKI TAKAYA LIVE IN SEOUL 2026 (카와사키 타카야 내한공연 KAWASAKI TAKAYA LIVE IN SEOUL 2026)Les Petits Chanteurs a la Croix de Bois Special Invitation Performance (파리나무십자가소년합창단 특별초청 공연)Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Suwon KT Sonicboom+55 more+74 on for weeks16 gigs2123+23 more+74 on for weeks2 gigs2242Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Ulsan Hyundai Mobis PhoebusSmall Business Expo 2026+40 more+74 on for weeks11 gigs2358Beethoven Symphony x Two Pianos #3 (베토벤 교향곡 x 두 대의 피아노 #3)Richard Yongjae O'Neill “Bach Society” (리처드 용재 오닐 〈바흐 소사이어티〉)Small Business Expo 2026+55 more+74 on for weeks12 gigs24562026 Ha Dong-kyun Solo Concert “AFTERGLOW” (2026 하동균 단독 콘서트 〈AFTERGLOW〉)Christmas Jazz Night: Broadway to Hollywood (크리스마스 재즈 나잇: 브로드웨이 to 할리우드)KBS Symphony Orchestra 70th Anniversary Year-End Concert “Choral” (KBS교향악단 70주년 기념 송년음악회 〈합창〉)+53 more+74 on for weeks7 gigs2560Disney in Concert “Beyond the Magic” (디즈니 인 콘서트 〈Beyond the Magic〉)Ron Brantton's Jazz Christmas! - 25th Anniversary Performance (론 브랜튼의 재즈 크리스마스! - 25주년 기념 공연)The Christmas - Song Young-hoon's 4 Cellists (더 크리스마스 - 송영훈의 4첼리스트)+57 more+74 on for weeks8 gigs2664Lim Chae-mun Double Bass Recital (임채문 더블베이스 리사이틀)Seoul Illustration Fair V.22Uprising Festa Vol.2+61 more+74 on for weeks18 gigs2752Cellista Cello Ensemble Regular Concert : GALA (첼리스타 첼로 앙상블 정기연주회 : GALA)2027 Lunar New Year Gift ExpoSeoul Furniture and Interior Expo (2nd)+49 more+74 on for weeks11 gigs28252027 Lunar New Year Gift ExpoSeoul Furniture and Interior Expo (2nd)+23 more+68 on for weeks2941Hahm Shin-ik and Symphony Song Masters Series Ⅷ “Year-End Concert “Choral Symphony”” (함신익과 심포니 송 마스터즈 시리즈 Ⅷ 〈송년음악회 “합창교향곡”〉)2027 Lunar New Year Gift ExpoSeoul Furniture and Interior Expo (2nd)+38 more+68 on for weeks10 gigs3054Kim Jeong-eun Piano Recital (김정은 피아노 독주회)+53 more+68 on for weeks8 gigs31522026 Seoul Arts Center New Year's Eve Concert (2026 예술의전당 제야음악회)Bosingak New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing CeremonyTHE NERDCONNECTION 2026+49 more+64 on for weeks6 gigs
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Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.
3 events · 10 gigs
Korea Invention Patent Exhibition (KINPEX) 2026Gangnam and Sinsa · COEX, Hall C · 2 to 5 DecFree
World Webtoon Festival 2026Samseong · COEX, Hall B · 2 to 6 Dec
2 events · 11 gigs
Korea National Symphony Orchestra “Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’” (국립심포니오케스트라 〈멘델스존, 교향곡 3번 ‘스코틀랜드’〉)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 3 Dec
Korea National Opera: Don CarlosSeoul Arts Center, Opera Theater · 3 to 6 Dec
4 events · 12 gigs
Alexandre Kantorow Piano Recital (알렉상드르 캉토로프 피아노 리사이틀)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 4 Dec
Deep Love Series: Minyo SamcheolliGwanghwamun · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong S Theatre · 4 to 6 Dec
Gungdi Pangpang Cat FestaGangnam and Sinsa · SETEC, Halls 1 to 3 · 4 to 6 Dec
KNCDC Double Bill: Heo Sungim and Lea Tirabasso (A Movement of Nothing)Seocho · Seoul Arts Center, Jayu Theater · 4 to 6 Dec
2 events · 17 gigs
KANA-BOON 「CRITICAL HIT PARADE」 - Asian Adventure -YES24 LIVE HALL · 5 Dec
Winter Classical Fairy Tales to Hear with Children “From Vivaldi to Disney” (아이와 함께 듣는 겨울의 클래식 동화 〈비발디에서 디즈니까지〉)Jamsil · Lotte Concert Hall (롯데콘서트홀) · 5 Dec
1 event · 18 gigs
Arts Concert Season 2 : Gustav Klimt (아르츠 콘서트 시즌 2 : 구스타프 클림트)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 6 Dec
2 events · 9 gigs
Korea-Belgium 125th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Concert (한국·벨기에 수교 125주년 기념음악회)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 8 Dec
Korean Chamber Orchestra 2026 Year-End Concert (코리안챔버오케스트라 2026 송년음악회)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 8 Dec
3 events · 6 gigs
Rainer Honeck & Yun Hong-chun Duo Recital (라이너호넥 ＆ 윤홍천 듀오 리사이틀)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 9 Dec
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Busan KCC EgisJamsil · Jamsil Students' Gymnasium · 9 Dec
K-Tech Festival 2026Samseong · COEX, Hall B · 9 to 11 DecFree
2 events · 8 gigs
Seoul Arts Center 11 AM Concert with Hanwha Life (December) (한화생명과 함께하는 예술의전당 11시 콘서트(12월))Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 10 Dec
Year-End ConcertGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong Grand Theater · 10 Dec
3 events · 11 gigs
Gyeonggi Philharmonic Masterpiece Series Ⅵ “Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition” - Seoul (경기필 마스터피스 시리즈 Ⅵ 〈무소륵스키 전람회의 그림〉 - 서울)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 11 Dec
Christmas Seoul Pet ShowGangnam and Sinsa · SETEC, Halls 1 to 3 · 11 to 13 Dec
University Regular Admission Fair 2027Samseong · COEX, Hall A · 11 to 13 Dec
4 events · 11 gigs
John Storgards & BBC Philharmonic (욘 스토르고르스 ＆ BBC 필하모닉)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 12 Dec
KOLAVO & TONARI Joint Performance ‘Salm’ (KOLAVO & TONARI 합동공연 ‘ㅅㅏㄹㅁ’)Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong · Hongdae Prism Hall (홍대 프리즘홀) · 12 Dec
Opera GalaGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong Grand Theater · 12 Dec
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Wonju DB PromyJamsil · Jamsil Students' Gymnasium · 12 Dec
3 events · 14 gigs
Frozen Kingdom with Chopin (쇼팽으로 만나는 겨울왕국)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 13 Dec
Home Alone in Concert (나 홀로 집에 인 콘서트)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 13 Dec
Seoul SK Knights vs Anyang Jeong Kwan Jang Red BoostersJamsil · Jamsil Students' Gymnasium · 13 Dec
2 events · 7 gigs
National Chorus of Korea 210th Regular Concert “Handel Messiah” (국립합창단 제210회 정기연주회 〈헨델 메시아〉)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 15 Dec
SNU Tuesday Concert: Soprano Hyejung LeeGwanak-gu · Seoul National University College of Music, Concert Hall (Building 49) · 15 DecFree
2 events · 10 gigs
Ensemble Opus : The Octet (앙상블오푸스 : The Octet)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 16 Dec
Going Home Project: The Rebels (고잉홈프로젝트: The Rebels)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 16 Dec
3 events · 7 gigs
2026 Hankyung Arte Philharmonic Year-End Concert (2026 한경아르떼필하모닉 송년음악회)Jamsil · Lotte Concert Hall (롯데콘서트홀) · 17 Dec
Home Table Deco Fair 2026Samseong · COEX, Halls C and D · 17 to 20 Dec
Tea & Craft Fair 2026 (Winter)Daechi · SETEC, Hall 3 · 17 to 20 Dec
4 events · 8 gigs
Seoul Chamber Music Society Eighth Performance (서울챔버뮤직소사이어티 여덟번째 공연)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 18 Dec
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Goyang Sono SkygunnersJamsil · Jamsil Students' Gymnasium · 18 Dec
Beaver Rocks Indie Game and Culture FestivalGangnam and Sinsa · SETEC, Halls 1 and 2 · 18 to 20 Dec
M Year-End Ballet: The NutcrackerMapo Art Center, Art Hall MAC · 18 to 20 Dec
3 events · 15 gigs
Penthouse Visit to Korea Penthouse ONE MAN LIVE TOUR 2026 “Neon Garden” in Seoul (펜트하우스 내한공연 Penthouse ONE MAN LIVE TOUR 2026 「Neon Garden」 in Seoul)YES24 LIVE HALL · 19 Dec
Seoul Arts Center Saturday Concert - Preview Beethoven (December) (예술의전당 토요콘서트 - 프리뷰 베토벤(12월))Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 19 Dec
2026 Christmas Musical [Rudolph's Christmas Present] (2026 크리스마스 뮤지컬 [루돌프의 크리스마스선물])Seongsu-dong · Seongsu Art Hall (성수아트홀) · 19 to 20 Dec
3 events · 16 gigs
Kawasaki Takaya Visit to Korea KAWASAKI TAKAYA LIVE IN SEOUL 2026 (카와사키 타카야 내한공연 KAWASAKI TAKAYA LIVE IN SEOUL 2026)YES24 LIVE HALL · 20 Dec
Les Petits Chanteurs a la Croix de Bois Special Invitation Performance (파리나무십자가소년합창단 특별초청 공연)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 20 Dec
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Suwon KT SonicboomJamsil · Jamsil Students' Gymnasium · 20 Dec
2 events · 11 gigs
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs Ulsan Hyundai Mobis PhoebusJamsil · Jamsil Students' Gymnasium · 22 Dec
Small Business Expo 2026Gangnam and Sinsa · SETEC, Hall 3 · 22 to 23 Dec
2 events · 12 gigs
Beethoven Symphony x Two Pianos #3 (베토벤 교향곡 x 두 대의 피아노 #3)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 23 Dec
Richard Yongjae O'Neill “Bach Society” (리처드 용재 오닐 〈바흐 소사이어티〉)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 23 Dec
5 events · 7 gigs
2026 Ha Dong-kyun Solo Concert “AFTERGLOW” (2026 하동균 단독 콘서트 〈AFTERGLOW〉)YES24 LIVE HALL · 24 Dec
Christmas Jazz Night: Broadway to Hollywood (크리스마스 재즈 나잇: 브로드웨이 to 할리우드)Apgujeong and Cheongdam · Kwanglim Arts Center Jangcheon Hall (광림아트센터 장천홀) · 24 Dec
KBS Symphony Orchestra 70th Anniversary Year-End Concert “Choral” (KBS교향악단 70주년 기념 송년음악회 〈합창〉)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 24 Dec
Seoul Illustration Fair V.22Gangnam and Sinsa · COEX Hall C · 24 to 27 Dec
Uprising Festa Vol.2Samseong · COEX, The Platz · 24 to 27 Dec
4 events · 8 gigs
Disney in Concert “Beyond the Magic” (디즈니 인 콘서트 〈Beyond the Magic〉)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 25 Dec
Ron Brantton's Jazz Christmas! - 25th Anniversary Performance (론 브랜튼의 재즈 크리스마스! - 25주년 기념 공연)Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Sejong Center Chamber Hall (세종문화회관 체임버홀) · 25 Dec
The Christmas - Song Young-hoon's 4 Cellists (더 크리스마스 - 송영훈의 4첼리스트)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 25 Dec
2026 Lim Han-byeol Year-End Concert “Christmas Star (A Christmas’ Star)” (2026 임한별 연말 콘서트 〈크리스마스타(A Christmas’ Star)〉)YES24 LIVE HALL · 25 to 27 Dec
1 event · 18 gigs
Lim Chae-mun Double Bass Recital (임채문 더블베이스 리사이틀)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 26 Dec
3 events · 11 gigs
Cellista Cello Ensemble Regular Concert : GALA (첼리스타 첼로 앙상블 정기연주회 : GALA)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 27 Dec
2027 Lunar New Year Gift ExpoDaechi · SETEC, Halls 1 and 2 · 27 to 29 Dec
Seoul Furniture and Interior Expo (2nd)Daechi · SETEC, Hall 3 · 27 to 29 Dec
1 event · 10 gigs
Hahm Shin-ik and Symphony Song Masters Series Ⅷ “Year-End Concert “Choral Symphony”” (함신익과 심포니 송 마스터즈 시리즈 Ⅷ 〈송년음악회 “합창교향곡”〉)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 29 Dec
1 event · 8 gigs
Kim Jeong-eun Piano Recital (김정은 피아노 독주회)Seoul Arts Center IBK Chamber Hall (예술의전당 IBK기업은행챔버홀) · 30 Dec
3 events · 6 gigs
2026 Seoul Arts Center New Year's Eve Concert (2026 예술의전당 제야음악회)Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall (예술의전당 콘서트홀) · 31 Dec
Bosingak New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing CeremonyJongno and Insadong · Bosingak Pavilion · 31 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027Free
THE NERDCONNECTION 2026YES24 LIVE HALL · 31 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027
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Also on dates the organisers post: Seoul Folk Flea Market (Daily except Tuesdays), Saturday Gugak Concert (Toyo Myeongpum) (Every Saturday, 15:00), Seoul Plaza Ice Rink (2026-27 season) (Every winter, typically from mid or late December to early February).
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82 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.
Yeongjae Hanum (Gugak) Concert (영재한음（국악）회)Namsan · Namsan Gugakdang Seoul, Crown Haitai Hall (서울남산국악당 크라운해태홀) · 29 Jan 2023 to 27 Dec 2026
Changdeokgung Palace Humanities Walk (창덕궁 인문학산책)Bukchon and Samcheong-dong · Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁) · 6 Feb 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
Changgyeonggung Palace Humanities Walk Night Edition (창경궁 인문학산책 야간편)Jongno and Insadong · Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁) · 6 Feb 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
Deoksugung Palace Humanities Walk (덕수궁의 인문학산책)Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁) · 6 Feb 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
Gyeongbokgung Palace Humanities Walk (경복궁의 인문학산책)Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) · 6 Feb 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
National Museum of Korea 1 Humanities Walk (국립중앙박물관1 인문학산책)Itaewon and Hannam-dong · National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관) · 1 Dec 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
National Museum of Korea 2 Humanities Walk (국립중앙박물관2 인문학산책)Itaewon and Hannam-dong · National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관) · 1 Dec 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
National Palace Museum of Korea Humanities Walk (국립고궁박물관 인문학 산책)Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관) · 1 Dec 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
Seoul Museum of History Humanities Walk (서울역사박물관 인문학산책)Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Seoul Museum of History (서울역사박물관) · 1 Dec 2023 to 31 Dec 2026
Gyeonghuigung Palace Humanities Walk (경희궁 인문학산책)Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁) · 15 Apr 2024 to 31 Dec 2026
THE PAINTERSMyeongdong · Kyunghyang Art Hill · 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2026
Seonyudamdam Public Art at Seonyudo ParkSeonyudo Park · 23 Apr 2025 to 22 Apr 2027
SeMA Common Space Project: Ernesto Neto, Va ca va, Dance Forever CrossingMyeongdong · Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch, 1F lobby · 13 Aug 2025 to 31 Dec 2026Free
Sansu and Gyeokmul at Park No-soo MuseumGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Jongno-gu Park No-soo Museum · 19 Sept 2025 to 6 Dec 2026
A City's Boarding LogEunpyeong-gu · Seoul Metropolitan Archives, Exhibition Hall 1 (2nd floor) · 23 Oct 2025 to 31 Aug 2028Free
DDP Dream in LightDongdaemun · Dongdaemun Design Plaza · 9 Jan to 31 DecFree
National Museum of Korea Greece and Rome Special Exhibition (국립중앙박물관 그리스 로마 특별전)Itaewon and Hannam-dong · National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관) · 23 Jan to 31 Dec
Samcheonggak Wednesday Performance by Samcheong Ilhwa TroupeSamcheonggak, Ilhwadang · 25 Feb to 30 Dec
The Story of Joseon Wooden FurnitureBukchon and Samcheong-dong · Bukchon Museum · 1 Mar to 31 Dec
Chance Encounters with Craft at Nodeul IslandNodeul Island, Art Space Edge · 27 Mar to 31 DecFree
Interlude for the Body: Somokjang SemiBuk-Seoul Museum of Art, 1F Lounge 1 · 2 Apr 2026 to 30 May 2027Free
Somatic Ground - Small Studio SemiNowon-gu · Lounge 1, Seoul Museum of Art Buk-Seoul · 2 Apr 2026 to 30 May 2027Free
Damin Costume Art Museum: Po, Dressing with ProprietySinchon · Ewha Womans University Museum, Damin Costume Art Museum · 20 Apr to 31 Dec
Andong Byeolgung, Layers of TimeBukchon and Samcheong-dong · Seoul Museum of Craft Art, Exhibition Building 3, 3F · 28 Apr 2026 to 29 Aug 2027Free
Ieum-Hwakjang (Connect and Expand)Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, Renaissance Plaza 1F · 4 May to 30 DecFree
Culture Flowing Seoul Plaza 2026Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Seoul Plaza · 6 May to 31 DecFree
Sookmyung 120th Anniversary Exhibition: The Future Imagined by the Korean EmpireCheongpa-dong, Yongsan-gu · Sookmyung Women's University Museum · 7 May to 30 Dec
Ewha Museum: Truth, Goodness, Beauty, Ewha 140 YearsDaehyeon-dong · Ewha Womans University Museum, special exhibition room · 11 May to 31 Dec
Cheonggyecheon Media Art: Cheonggye Soul OceanMyeongdong · Cheonggyecheon, lower section of Gwanggyo Bridge (Gwanggyo Gallery) · 15 May to 31 DecFree
Palsaek Chanran: A Region Full of KGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Cheongwadae Sarangchae, 1F · 4 Jun to 31 DecFree
Kwon Byungjun: I Embrace YouNowon-gu · Buk-Seoul Museum of Art · 11 Jun 2026 to 16 May 2027
Again, ArirangJongno and Insadong · Seoul Urisori Museum, Annex Exhibition Hall · 18 Jun 2026 to 30 May 2027Free
RE:ARIRANG, Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music special exhibitionJongno and Insadong · Seoul Museum of Korean Folk Music · 18 Jun 2026 to 30 May 2027Free
Baby Shark Secret Invitation: Becoming SharkDongdaemun · Dongdaemun Design Plaza · 18 Jun to 19 Dec
Balanced Affinity: Reflecting Each OtherSeoul Botanic Park, exhibition hall · 23 Jun 2026 to 16 May 2027
Evergreen Bamboo Through the Four Seasons Embodied in CeramicsItaewon and Hannam-dong · National Museum of Korea · 23 Jun 2026 to 31 Jan 2027
You, As You Are: SimLee Da EunNowon-gu · Buk-Seoul Museum of Art · 25 Jun 2026 to 11 Apr 2027
Taehwagwan: A Space Connecting TimeJongno and Insadong · Gongpyeong Urban Ruins Exhibition Hall · 26 Jun 2026 to 7 Mar 2027Free
Yeomingongsu: Defending the City Together with the PeopleGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Seoul City Wall Museum (also Seoul Museum of History Special Exhibition Hall B until 25 Oct 2026) · 14 Jul 2026 to 7 Mar 2027
Time (Daehangno Fantasy Comedy Play)Daehakro Starlit Hall, 5F · 15 Jul to 31 Dec
KAWS: Friends and NeighborsGangseo-gu · Space K Seoul · 23 Jul to 27 Dec
Korea Artist Prize 2026Bukchon and Samcheong-dong · MMCA Seoul · 24 Jul to 6 Dec
ZERO: The North KoreaGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · National Folk Museum of Korea, Special Exhibition Hall 1 · 12 Aug 2026 to 14 Feb 2027
Oh YoonArt Archives Seoul Museum of Art (AA SeMA), Collaborating Space · 27 Aug 2026 to 14 Feb 2027Free
Do Ho SuhBukchon and Samcheong-dong · MMCA Seoul · 27 Aug 2026 to 9 Feb 2027
Seoul RAIM: Robot City Media FacadeSeoul Robot and AI Science Museum · 28 Aug to 5 DecFree
Hongik University Museum: Hongik Art, Buoy and Icon of the TimesSangsu · Hongik University Museum, Munhun Hall 3F · 1 Sept 2026 to 19 Jan 2027
Koo Jeong-a: UzmosItaewon and Hannam-dong · Leeum Museum of Art (M2) · 5 Sept to 27 Dec
One Story, a Thousand FacesSeoul Art Book Bogo, art book reading room · 8 Sept to 14 DecFree
Beautiful Donations, Precious Collections VGyeongun Museum, 1F special exhibition room · 17 Sept to 19 DecFree
Hyundai Card Culture Project 31: The Order of ThingsDDP Museum, Exhibition Hall 1 · 19 Sept 2026 to 21 Feb 2027
Equinox: Autumn and SpringJongno and Insadong · Seoul Museum of Craft Art · 22 Sept 2026 to 7 Mar 2027Free
500 Years of Spanish Art: Velázquez to SorollaSeoul Arts Center, Hangaram Design Museum Galleries 1 to 3 · 22 Sept 2026 to 20 Jan 2027
Greening Days: Plants Become Everyday LifeSeoul Botanic Park · 23 Sept to 31 Dec
Soli, the Tree That Became a HanokEunpyeong Historic Hanok Museum, 3F · 1 Oct 2026 to 28 Mar 2027
Hangeul Day 100th Anniversary Special ExhibitionMuseum of Korean History (3F Theme Hall), organised by the National Hangeul Museum · 2 Oct 2026 to 9 Feb 2027
Gunrak: Six GardensSOMA Museum of Art, Hall 2 · 9 Oct 2026 to 30 May 2027
Arko Art Center Special Exhibition: Collection, Scenes of an EraJongno and Insadong · Arko Art Center, Galleries 1 and 2 · 16 Oct to 6 DecFree
From Monument to LandscapeJamsil · SOMA Museum of Art, Hall 1 (Galleries 1 to 5) · 17 Oct 2026 to 14 Feb 2027
Lynn Hershman Leeson: First Person PluralGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch · 21 Oct 2026 to 21 Feb 2027
Musical [Mahagonny] (뮤지컬 [마하고니])Dongdaemun · Link Art Center PAYCO Hall (링크아트센터 페이코홀) · 3 Nov 2026 to 24 Jan 2027
Yonsei University Museum: Our Words, Hangul, Yonsei Spirit (second run)Sinchon · Yonsei University Museum, 1F special exhibition room · 10 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2027Free
Musical [A Tale of Two Cities] (뮤지컬 [두 도시 이야기])Apgujeong and Cheongdam · Kwanglim Arts Center BBCH Hall (광림아트센터 BBCH홀) · 11 Nov 2026 to 8 Feb 2027
Musical [Paul] (뮤지컬 [바울])Bukchon and Samcheong-dong · Myeongnyun Art Hall (명륜아트홀) · 19 Nov 2026 to 30 Jan 2027
Music Drama [Snowdrop] (음악극 [설강화])Dongdaemun · Q Theater (큐씨어터) · 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
Seoul Independent Film Festival 2026 (52nd)Gangnam · CGV Apgujeong and CGV Cheongdam Cine City · 25 Nov to 4 Dec
The Birth of Modern Art: Kunsthaus Zurich CollectionItaewon and Hannam-dong · National Museum of Korea, Special Exhibition Hall 1 · 27 Nov 2026 to 18 Apr 2027
The Art of ReadingBukchon and Samcheong-dong · MMCA Seoul, B1 Exhibition Halls 6 and 7 · 27 Nov 2026 to 11 Apr 2027
Christmas CarolGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong M Theater · 2 to 27 Dec
David JaminSeoul Arts Center, Hangaram Art Museum Gallery 7 · 3 Dec 2026 to 30 Mar 2027
Chicago the MusicalMagok · LG Arts Center Seoul, LG SIGNATURE Hall · 5 Dec 2026 to 14 Mar 2027
Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient EgyptSeoul Arts Center, Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum Galleries 1 to 3 · 11 Dec 2026 to 11 Apr 2027
Seoul Winter Festival 2026Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Hangang River, Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggyecheon, Seoul Plaza, Bosingak, DDP · 11 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027
Seoul Lantern Festival 2026Jongno and Insadong · Cheonggyecheon Stream · 11 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027FreeUsual dates
Seoul Light Gwanghwamun 2026Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Gwanghwamun Square · 11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
SIX The Musical (SIX THE MUSICAL) (식스 더 뮤지컬(SIX THE MUSICAL))Dongdaemun · Hongik University Daehangno Art Center Grand Theater (홍익대 대학로 아트센터 대극장) · 15 Dec 2026 to 1 Mar 2027
Quad Theatre Questions: Xi'an Flower CartSeoul Foundation for Arts and Culture Daehakro Theater Quad · 16 to 27 Dec
Strangers in ParisGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · MMCA Deoksugung, all galleries · 17 Dec 2026 to 9 May 2027
Our Little Sister (play)Seoul Arts Center, Jayu Theater · 17 Dec 2026 to 14 Mar 2027
Universal Ballet: The NutcrackerGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong Grand Theater · 17 to 30 Dec
Marie Antoinette StyleItaewon and Hannam-dong · National Museum of Korea · 18 Dec 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Planning a trip in December
The calendar above lists 323 events in December 2026, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Seoul compares the main areas.
More things to do in Seoul in December
Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover December.
Guides for December
Also worth a look
- 298 gigs are listed for December: See the live music listings
- Free Things to Do in Seoul
Narrow December down
Good to know
What is on in Seoul in December 2026?
There are 323 events listed for December 2026 (147 exhibitions, 93 performances, 25 activities and classes, 19 concerts, 9 festivals, 9 markets, 7 sports events, 7 nightlife events, 5 illuminations and 2 gardens). The big dates are Yeongjae Hanum (Gugak) Concert (영재한음（국악）회) (29 Jan 2023 to 27 Dec 2026), National Museum of Korea 2 Humanities Walk (국립중앙박물관2 인문학산책) (1 Dec 2023 to 31 Dec 2026), Seoul Light Gwanghwamun 2026 (11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027), Seoul Lantern Festival 2026 (11 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027, dates to be confirmed), Seoul Winter Festival 2026 (11 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027) and Bosingak New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony (31 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027). 321 have confirmed dates and 2 are annual events whose exact 2026 dates are still to be announced, shown with the usual window. Every listing links to the interactive map.
Which light shows are on in Seoul in December 2026?
5 light-ups are listed for December 2026: DDP Dream in Light (9 Jan to 31 Dec), Cheonggyecheon Media Art: Cheonggye Soul Ocean (15 May to 31 Dec), Seoul RAIM: Robot City Media Facade (28 Aug to 5 Dec), Seoul Light Gwanghwamun 2026 (11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027) and Seoul Lantern Festival 2026 (11 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027, dates to be confirmed).
What's on in Seoul on New Year's Eve 2026?
For New Year's Eve the listing is Bosingak New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony (31 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027).
What festivals are on in Seoul in December 2026?
6 festivals are listed for December 2026, among them Gungdi Pangpang Cat Festa (4 to 6 Dec), Seoul Winter Festival 2026 (11 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027), Christmas Seoul Pet Show (11 to 13 Dec), Beaver Rocks Indie Game and Culture Festival (18 to 20 Dec) and Bosingak New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony (31 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Seoul in December 2026?
Yes. 67 of the 323 events listed for December 2026 are free to attend, including DDP Dream in Light (9 Jan to 31 Dec), Seoul Lantern Festival 2026 (11 Dec 2026 to 10 Jan 2027, dates to be confirmed) and Bosingak New Year's Eve Bell-Ringing Ceremony (31 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027).
Is December a good time to visit Seoul?
Cold and dry, with an average high of 4°C. The light shows and Christmas markets run from mid-month, and the Bosingak bell ringing on New Year's Eve closes the year.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
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