This guide highlights selected festivals and concerts taking place in Seoul and other regions of Korea from mid-October 2026. It includes seven major performances in Seoul and four regional festivals, offering a variety of options for music, theater, food, and flower enthusiasts. Please note that this is a curated list, not a complete schedule of all events.
Musical Frozen (뮤지컬 겨울왕국)
Experience the Korean premiere of the Musical Frozen, based on the Disney animation. This long-running show offers multiple viewing opportunities throughout the week.
- Dates: August 13, 2026 – March 1, 2027
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 19:30 / Friday 14:30, 19:30 / Saturday 14:00, 19:00 / Sunday 15:00. Closed Mondays.
- Price: VIP 190,000 won / R 160,000 won / S 130,000 won / A 90,000 won
- Good for: Musical fans, families (ages 8 and older)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
National Theater Company of Korea <Anthropolis III> Oedipus (국립극단 〈안트로폴리스Ⅲ〉 오이디푸스)
The National Theater Company of Korea presents the third work in its <Anthropolis> series, a modern interpretation of the ancient Greek myth of Oedipus. The play focuses on the human journey of confronting truth and making tragic choices.
- Dates: September 24 – October 18, 2026
- Hours: Weekdays 19:30 / Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays 15:00. Closed Tuesdays.
- Price: R 60,000 won / S 45,000 won / A 30,000 won
- Good for: Classical and contemporary play audiences (ages 16 and older)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
2026 Koobin Fan Meeting <Koonight> (2026 쿠빈 팬미팅 〈쿠나잇〉)
Creator Koobin meets fans in a friendly pajama party-themed fan meeting. This event is suitable for visitors interested in direct interaction with the performer in a small theater setting.
- Dates: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
- Hours: 16:00
- Price: All seats 40,000 won
- Good for: Koobin fans (all ages)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Son Yeol-eum Piano Recital (손열음 피아노 리사이틀)
Pianist Son Yeol-eum performs a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall. This performance allows the audience to focus on the melodies of a single piano and the artist’s interpretation.
- Dates: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
- Hours: 17:00
- Price: R 120,000 won / S 100,000 won / A 80,000 won
- Good for: Classical music and piano enthusiasts (elementary school age and older)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Pianist Lim Dong-hyek with Tchaikovsky (피아니스트 임동혁과 함께하는 차이코프스키)
Pianist Lim Dong-hyek performs Tchaikovsky with the New Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall. This concert offers an opportunity to enjoy the ensemble of piano and orchestra.
- Dates: October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
- Hours: 19:30
- Price: R 110,000 won / S 90,000 won / A 70,000 won / B 40,000 won / C 20,000 won
- Good for: Classical music enthusiasts (elementary school age and older)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
2026 LUCY 9TH CONCERT <ISLAND> ENCORE IN SEOUL (2026 LUCY 9TH CONCERT 〈ISLAND〉 ENCORE IN SEOUL)
Band LUCY’s ninth solo concert, <ISLAND>, continues with an encore performance in Seoul. The concert runs for three days and offers both standing and reserved seating options.
- Dates: October 23 – 25, 2026
- Hours: October 23 (Friday) 19:00 / October 24 (Saturday) 18:00 / October 25 (Sunday) 16:00
- Price: Standing/Reserved seats 143,000 won
- Good for: Band music fans (elementary school age and older)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
2026 Lee Seung-gi Concert <Kiseungjeon : Rak> (2026 이승기 콘서트 〈기승전 : 樂〉)
Singer Lee Seung-gi’s solo concert, <Kiseungjeon : Rak>, takes place at Blue Square. An additional show on Friday, October 23, extends the concert to three days.
- Dates: October 23 – 25, 2026
- Hours: October 23 (Friday) 19:30 / October 24 (Saturday) 18:00 / October 25 (Sunday) 16:00
- Price: All seats 154,000 won
- Good for: Ballad and popular music fans (elementary school age and older)
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Ulsan Industrial Festival (울산공업축제)
The 2026 Ulsan Industrial Festival, themed ‘AX Great Transformation, All In Ulsan’, showcases Ulsan’s industrial history and future technology. It features cultural performances and participatory events, including AI robot soccer and AI cotton candy experiences.
- Dates: October 8 – 11, 2026
- Price: Free admission
- Good for: Families, visitors interested in technology and experiences
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
30th Ganggyeong Fermented Seafood Festival (제30회 강경젓갈축제)
The 30th Ganggyeong Fermented Seafood Festival in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, celebrates Ganggyeong fermented seafood and Sangwol sweet potatoes. The festival includes kimchi-making programs, a port market, local specialty promotions, sales, and cultural performances.
- Dates: October 15 – 18, 2026
- Price: Free admission (some experiences and food trucks are paid)
- Good for: Visitors interested in regional food culture and local specialties
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
2026 Daejeon Bread Festival (2026 대전 빵 축제)
The 2026 Daejeon Bread Festival is a culinary event featuring Daejeon’s local bakeries and small businesses. It includes a bread market with about 120 participating vendors, a bakery gallery, research lab, cooking classes, busking, and stage performances.
- Dates: October 17 – 18, 2026
- Address: 480 Daedeok-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
- Price: Free admission
- Good for: Bread and dessert enthusiasts
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival (익산천만송이 국화축제)
The Iksan Ten Million Chrysanthemum Festival, themed ‘GLOW IKSAN, Iksan Shining Anew Like a Jewel’, is an autumn flower festival. It features large chrysanthemum sculptures, a chrysanthemum garden, a special exhibition of chrysanthemum bonsai, cultural performances, a musical fountain, and experience programs.
- Dates: October 23 – November 1, 2026
- Address: 322 Hanaro, Eoyang-dong, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do
- Price: Free admission
- Good for: Families, photography enthusiasts, outdoor excursions
Map: Naver Map · Google Maps
Tips for visitors
- For performances, check remaining seats and actual booking availability on the ticketing website (NOL Ticket, Melon Ticket, etc.).
- Event schedules may change; confirm the final operating status on official channels before visiting.
- If you plan to attend both LUCY and Lee Seung-gi concerts (Oct 23-25), be aware that their showtimes overlap. You will need to choose different dates or showtimes if you wish to see both.
- Some regional festivals offer free admission, but certain experience programs or food trucks may charge a separate fee.
- For the National Theater Company of Korea <Anthropolis III> Oedipus, there is a pre-notice regarding violence, suicide depiction, strong language, loud music, and fog effects.
- For piano recitals, consider the seating arrangement when booking as sound impression and stage view can vary.
Source
Information from PLATZLAB eX blog (Korean), Oct 10, 2026.
