What's on in Seoul this week: Oct 2–11, 2026

Two Korean long weekends, a laser festival on the Han River, a free K-pop concert with PSY, Hanok Week and the Royal Culture Festival. Dates checked against official sources.

WEEKLY · UPDATED 2026-10-02

Oct 3–5 and Oct 9–11 are Korean long weekends, and China's Golden Week runs until Oct 7. Go early, book ahead.

Fri 2 · Sat 3 · Sun 4 · Mon 5 · Tue 6 · Wed 7 · Fri 9 · Sat 10 · Sun 11

All week

1. OCT 2–11Seoul Light Hangang: laser shows on Nodeul Island →Free

   Nightly 6:30–10:30 PM. Free, walk in. Line 9 Nodeul Station, Exit 2.

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2. OCT 2–11Seoul Hanok Week in Bukchon and SeochonMostly free

   82 programs: docent tours, exhibitions, gugak and craft classes. Some need booking on the Seoul Hanok portal. Partner stays give 10% off with code "hanokweek". Official site →

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3. FRI–SUNSeoul Outdoor LibraryFree

   Outdoor reading spaces at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon. Hours change with the weather.

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4. TO NOV 19K-drama exhibition at HiKR Ground →Free

   40+ Studio Dragon dramas. Jonggak Station, Exit 5.

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Friday, Oct 2

1. 6:30 PMSeoul Light Hangang opening night →Free

   Opening ceremony on Nodeul Island.

2. TO OCT 3Global night market at Haebangchon Sinheung Market →Free entry

   Flea market with stalls from 9 countries.

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3. TO OCT 4Insadong Antique & Art FairFree

   10 AM–6:30 PM around Insadong.

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Saturday, Oct 3

1. 4 PMGangnam Festival street parade →Free

   Cheongdam intersection to Dosan Park intersection. Family concert 7 PM, DJ party 9 PM.

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2. WALKFree self-guided Hanok Week walk in BukchonFree

   Map and English audio guide links for visitors.

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3. MARKETSuyu Market food stamp tour →Pay as you eat

   Eat at 3+ shops per category and win a souvenir.

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4. OCT 3–4Gangnam Fashion & Beauty Festa · Beer & Food Festa →Free entry

   10 AM–10 PM around Dosan-daero.

Sunday, Oct 4

1. 6 PMGangnam Festival K-pop concert with PSY →Free ticket

   ZEROBASEONE, P1Harmony, KiiiKiii, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, LUN8, SAY MY NAME, PSY. Free Ticketlink ticket + ID, 15+.

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Monday, Oct 5

1. OCT 5–11Creative x Seongsu →Free

   Escape game across Seongsu, beauty pop-ups, talks. Runway Oct 10, gigs Oct 10–11.

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2. 6 PMTemple music concert at Bongeunsa →Free

   Gangnam Festival's closing night.

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Tuesday, Oct 6

1. 5 PMKBS2 concert at Gyeongbokgung →Free, apply ahead

   In front of Heungnyemun Gate.

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Wednesday, Oct 7

1. OCT 7–11Royal Culture Festival →Some ticketed

   Programs at the four palaces and Jongmyo.

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Friday, Oct 9

1. HOLIDAYHangul Day: long weekend starts →

   Fri Oct 9 to Sun Oct 11. Book trains and popular restaurants ahead.

2. 7 PMLight fashion show on Nodeul Island →Free

   Part of Seoul Light Hangang.

3. MARKETByeolbit Namun Market festival →Pay as you eat

   New market menus made with local universities.

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Saturday, Oct 10

1. 1:30 PMFashion Seongsu street runway →Free

   On Seongsu-iro in front of Daelim Changgo. Music Seongsu gigs Oct 10–11.

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2. WALKFree self-guided Hanok Week walk in BukchonFree

   Second and last date.

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Sunday, Oct 11

1. 7:30 PMSeoul Light Hangang closing concert →Free

   Last night of the festival.

2. LAST DAYFree heritage pass at the airport ends →Free

   Discover Seoul Pass Heritage Edition at Incheon and Gimpo tourist centers.

FAQ

Sources: Seoul Metropolitan Government (Seoul Light Hangang) · Seoul festival portal (Gangnam Festival) · Seoul Hanok Week · Jungbu News (Hanok Week) · Asia Economy (Insadong fair) · Seoul festival portal (Outdoor Library)