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Seoul events in October 2027
84 events in October 2027: 33 exhibitions, 18 performances, 16 activities and classes, 9 markets, 3 festivals, 3 nightlife events, 1 illumination and 1 concert, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. 10 of them are annual events whose 2027 dates are still to be confirmed, listed with their usual window.
Dry and mild, with highs around 20°C and only about 52 mm of rain. It's the best month for walking the palaces, and the Seoul Design Week, Gourmet Week and the Hangang festivals fall in it. More on the season in Things to do in Seoul.
MapDon't miss in October 2027
Festival Seoul Autumn Festa 17 Sept to 28 Nov 2027, dates to be confirmed · Jongno and Insadong The 2026 edition runs 18 Sep to 29 Nov. The 2027 dates haven't been announced.
Festival King Jeongjo's Royal Parade 3 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed · Jongno and Insadong The 2026 parade was held on Oct 4, starting at Gyeongbokgung and running 31.8 km to Yungneung in Hwaseong, per the Seoul city media hub. The 2027 date hasn't been announced.
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K-Royal Culture Festival (autumn 2027)Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung and Jongmyo · 6 Oct to 10 Oct 2027Usual dates
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Jarasum Jazz Festival 2027 (Gapyeong, outside Seoul)Day trip (Gapyeong) · Jara Island, Gapyeong, Gyeonggi · 8 Oct to 10 Oct 2027Usual dates
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Also on dates the organisers post: Seoul Folk Flea Market (Daily except Tuesdays).
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8 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
Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (2027 season)Apgujeong and Cheongdam · Banpo Hangang Park · 1 Apr to 31 Oct 2027FreeUsual dates
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
Gyeongbokgung Night Viewing (autumn 2027 run)Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Gyeongbokgung Palace · 1 Sept to 3 Oct 2027Usual dates
Changdeokgung Moonlight Tour (autumn 2027 run)Jongno and Insadong · Changdeokgung Palace · 9 Sept to 16 Oct 2027Usual dates
Seoul Autumn FestaJongno and Insadong · Venues across Seoul · 17 Sept to 28 Nov 2027Usual dates
Seoul Biennale of Architecture and UrbanismGyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun · Seoul (venues vary) · 24 Sept to 16 Nov 2027Usual dates
Planning a trip in October
The calendar above lists 84 events in October 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Seoul compares the main areas.
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Good to know
What is on in Seoul in October 2027?
There are 84 events listed for October 2027 (33 exhibitions, 18 performances, 16 activities and classes, 9 markets, 3 festivals, 3 nightlife events, 1 illumination and 1 concert). The big dates are Seoul Autumn Festa (17 Sept to 28 Nov 2027, dates to be confirmed) and King Jeongjo's Royal Parade (3 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed). 74 have confirmed dates and 10 are annual events whose exact 2027 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 October 2027?
One light-up is listed for October 2027: Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (2027 season) (1 Apr to 31 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed).
What festivals are on in Seoul in October 2027?
The 3 festivals listed for October 2027 are Seoul Autumn Festa (17 Sept to 28 Nov 2027, dates to be confirmed), King Jeongjo's Royal Parade (3 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed) and K-Royal Culture Festival (autumn 2027) (6 Oct to 10 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed). Smaller local festivals are under Around the neighbourhoods, further down the page.
Are there free events in Seoul in October 2027?
Yes. 32 of the 84 events listed for October 2027 are free to attend, including A City's Boarding Log (23 Oct 2025 to 31 Aug 2028) and Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (2027 season) (1 Apr to 31 Oct 2027, dates to be confirmed).
Is October a good time to visit Seoul?
Dry and mild, with highs around 20°C and only about 52 mm of rain. It's the best month for walking the palaces, and the Seoul Design Week, Gourmet Week and the Hangang festivals fall in it.
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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