The weekly question we ask ourselves when we’re over the hump and have some time to spare. What to do this weekend? Here’s what to do in Seoul this weekend and where to go. We’ve focused on events that you can enjoy indoors in the suddenly cold weather.
Han River Drone Light Show
The Han River Light Show 2025, a 1,200-2,000 drone light show in the night sky over the Han River, is back. The first half of the show started last week.
🗓️ ~ June 15 (Sun)
📍Ttukseom Han River Park (Naver Map)
Goyang International Flower Expo
Ilsan Lake Park is more beautiful than ever. There are various programs such as outdoor and indoor flower exhibitions, flower artist exhibitions, and flower markets.
🗓️ April 25 (Fri) ~ May 11 (Sun)
📍Ilsan Lake Park (Naver Map)
Car-free Submarine Bridge Tuk Tuk Tuk Tuk Festival
The Han River Submerged Bridge Tuk Tuk Tuk Tuk Festival is back again this year. From parades to food trucks, flea markets, silent DJ parties, and more, the festival has a variety of programs. The festival kicked off on May 4 and runs every Sunday from 1pm to 9pm until June 22. See the full program here.
🗓️ May 4 (Sun) – June 22 (Sun)
📍Submarine Bridge and Banpo Han River Park
Deoksugung Palace Nighttime Stone Pavilion
The Deoksugung Palace Nighttime Tour program consists of listening to classical music and enjoying kabacha (coffee) and dessert, a favorite of King Gojong, followed by a nighttime tour of the stone palace with an expert guide and a musical performance that tells the story of the imperial family of the Korean Empire. Deoksugung Palace Nighttime Stone Pavilion is held in April and May. In addition, various spring events are being held at Seoul’s five major palaces, including the Gyeongbokgung Palace Starry Night, Gyeongbokgung Palace Pastry Shop, Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour, and the Palace Culture Festival, so check out their respective websites.
🗓️ ~ May 25 (Sun)
📍Deoksugung Palace (Naver Map)
Le Space
If you’re looking for a weekend drive, Yeongjongdo is the perfect place to start. Le Space, Korea’s largest immersive media art space at Inspire Resort, is hosting a space travel-themed exhibition, Journey to the Unknown. Buy tickets now on fever and get 20% off for a limited time.
📍Inspire Resort, Yeongjongdo, Incheon (Naver map)
Candlelight
Candlelight, a new classic you’ve never heard before. This upcoming weekend, there are a variety of concerts, including a Coldplay tribute program. Check out what’s happening in Seoul right now here.
📍 Jeongdong 1928 Art Center (Naver Map)
New York masters on display
Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Even if you’re not interested in art, you’ve probably seen their works at least once, and the exhibition ‘New York Masters of Abstract Expressionism : Friends of Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko,” is on view at the Nowon Art Museum.
🗓️ ~ July 12 (Sat)
📍Nowon Art Museum (Naver Map)
Alphonse Mouha Original Paintings Exhibition
‘Flowers of Art Nouveau: The Original Paintings of Alfons Mouha‘ will be held in Seoul. It features the largest collection of posters by the Czech and French Art Nouveau master, Alfons Mouha.
🗓️ ~ July 13 (Sun)
📍My Art Museum (Naver Map)
Miffy and the Magic Mailbox
Cute, but not old. Miffy’s 70th birthday exhibition, “Miffy and the Magic Mailbox,” is held in Insadong. Featuring Dick Brunner’s original drawings, vintage artwork, and merchandise, this exhibition is a must-see for Miffy fans.
🗓️ ~ August 17 (Sun)
📍Insa Central Museum (Naver Map)