Featured Events in South Korea in June 2025 (May Updated)

The Seoul Jazz Festival (서울재즈페스티벌) is a major music event held annually in May in Seoul, South Korea. Since its inception in 2007, the festival has grown to become one of the most representative music festivals in Asia, celebrating its 17th edition in 2025. Organized by PRIVATE CURVE, the festival centers around jazz but incorporates a variety of music genres, attracting over 60 artists each year. In recent years, its international profile has risen significantly, drawing renowned artists from around the world. The 2025 Seoul Jazz Festival will take place from May 30 (Friday) to June 1 (Sunday), spanning three days. The Olympic Park will host multiple stages, featuring a wide array of performances simultaneously. International artists include LANY, Kamasi Washington, RAYE, Eliane Elias, Thundercat, and Jacob Collier, all of whom are highly acclaimed performers. From South Korea, popular artists such as JANNABI, Doyoung (NCT), Jang Bomjun, Kwon Ji-na, LUCY, and Chae Yuri will also take the stage. The unique performances of these artists are expected to add more excitement to the festival.

The Gwangalli M Drone Light Show decorates the night sky of Gwangalli with new and diverse content every Saturday night. "M" means "amazing, surprising", and the lights from the drones combined with the night view of the Gwangalli Bridge will bring surprise and mystery to visitors to Gwangalli.

To commemorate the 165th anniversary of the birth of Alphonse Mucha, the master of Art Nouveau, my art gallery will hold "Flowers of Art Nouveau: Alphonse Mucha Exhibition" from March 20, 2025 to July 13, 2025, providing audiences with the opportunity to directly appreciate Mucha's unique and symbolic art world. Art Nouveau is a unique art movement that does not follow any specific system or principles. With the rapid political, social and technological changes in Europe at the end of the 19th century, people felt the need to break away from the old order and embrace the new reality. Art Nouveau was born under such a demand of the times, and it had a significant impact on all aspects of visual art, including painting, sculpture, graphic arts, architecture, and decorative arts. Mucha's unique style, known as the "Muchaesque," combined with Slavic folk motifs, made him a representative figure of the Art Nouveau movement. This exhibition reveals how Mucha's art and philosophy expanded beyond his success and fame in France to include Czech national identity. Explore his artistic journey through more than 300 works, including his original posters, prints, drawings, book publications, and design decorations.

To commemorate the 165th anniversary of the birth of Alphonse Mucha, the master of Art Nouveau, my art gallery will hold "Flowers of Art Nouveau: Alphonse Mucha Exhibition" from March 20, 2025 to July 13, 2025, providing audiences with the opportunity to directly appreciate Mucha's unique and symbolic art world. Art Nouveau is a unique art movement that does not follow any specific system or principles. With the rapid political, social and technological changes in Europe at the end of the 19th century, people felt the need to break away from the old order and embrace the new reality. Art Nouveau was born under such a demand of the times, and it had a significant impact on all aspects of visual art, including painting, sculpture, graphic arts, architecture, and decorative arts. Mucha's unique style, known as the "Muchaesque," combined with Slavic folk motifs, made him a representative figure of the Art Nouveau movement. This exhibition reveals how Mucha's art and philosophy expanded beyond his success and fame in France to include Czech national identity. Explore his artistic journey through more than 300 works, including his original posters, prints, drawings, book publications, and design decorations.

Around 1467, the Joseon royal family established the official kiln, or royal porcelain kiln, in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, to produce white porcelain for the palace. Geumsa-ri was the kiln that operated from 1734 to 1751. Geumsa-ri is famous for producing milky white, i.e. milky white white purple, and moon jars. By collecting the fragments of the golden relic, you can learn about the white porcelain produced by the golden relic, such as the moon jar.

Miffy enters the Magic Mailbox and encounters 70 years of memories again! Take a trip down memory lane to meet Miffy, her family and friends through the Magic Mailbox, reflect on your cherished feelings, and encounter a letter from your long-lost friend Dick Brenner.

The Seoul Museum of Art will hold the first solo exhibition in Korea, "Sararan", by Kawashima Kotori, a Japanese photographer who captures the beauty of existence, at the Seoul Museum of Art M2 from February 26 to October 12. This large exhibition held on two floors of the Seoul Museum of Art M2 will showcase the artist's entire creative world with 309 works, from his first photography series "BABY BABY" to his representative work "Future-chan" that is both artistic and popular, and new works that capture the cityscape of Seoul. The exhibition will also feature C-Print and gelatin silver prints created by the artist himself using analog methods.

HUNKY SHOW is a groundbreaking, sensational male dance performance musical, curated exclusively for female audiences who want to make their day special. Experience a new form of live performance that goes beyond mere spectacle, allowing you to directly participate and interact with the captivating performances of Korean fitness models and performance artists who appear in each episode. Also included are customer participation performances, anniversary specials, and even photo time and fan service to provide more than just viewing pleasure.

On November 15, the National Museum of Korea opened its first dedicated exhibition room for the Oegyujanggak Uigwe. Located on the second floor of the National Museum of Korea’s permanent exhibition hall, this exhibition room is a space where visitors can only view the Oegyujanggak Uigwe, allowing them to fully experience the Oegyujanggak Uigwe.

The Seoul Museum of Art will hold the first solo exhibition in Korea, "Sararan", by Kawashima Kotori, a Japanese photographer who captures the beauty of existence, at the Seoul Museum of Art M2 from February 26 to October 12. This large exhibition held on two floors of the Seoul Museum of Art M2 will showcase the artist's entire creative world with 309 works, from his first photography series "BABY BABY" to his representative work "Future-chan" that is both artistic and popular, and new works that capture the cityscape of Seoul. The exhibition will also feature C-Print and gelatin silver prints created by the artist himself using analog methods.

The Seoul Museum of Art will hold the first solo exhibition in Korea, "Sararan", by Kawashima Kotori, a Japanese photographer who captures the beauty of existence, at the Seoul Museum of Art M2 from February 26 to October 12. This large exhibition held on two floors of the Seoul Museum of Art M2 will showcase the artist's entire creative world with 309 works, from his first photography series "BABY BABY" to his representative work "Future-chan" that is both artistic and popular, and new works that capture the cityscape of Seoul. The exhibition will also feature C-Print and gelatin silver prints created by the artist himself using analog methods.

2024.12.20 Permanent exhibition "Gustav Klimt: Eternal Beauty" tells the story of the golden painter Klimt's life of pursuing true beauty through his works. Freedom and love shine with golden light, from the mysterious birth of life to the noble death. Klimt's timeless and beautiful story begins here.

2024.12.20 Permanent exhibition "Gustav Klimt: Eternal Beauty" tells the story of the golden painter Klimt's life of pursuing true beauty through his works. Freedom and love shine with golden light, from the mysterious birth of life to the noble death. Klimt's timeless and beautiful story begins here.

On May 31 and June 1, 2025, the Incheon INSPIRE ENTERTAINMENT RESORT in South Korea will host the "Weverse Con Festival," attracting 27 artist groups and setting a new historical record. The festival features a strong lineup, including BoA who has been in the industry for 25 years, AKMU, VIVIZ, 82MAJOR, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and BOYNEXTDOOR, all of whom will bring a variety of exciting performances to showcase the rich charm of K-POP. AKMU will take the stage for the first time, attracting many fans with their unique musical worldview and emotional lyrics. VIVIZ and 82MAJOR are highly anticipated for their new albums and unique styles. Artists from HYBE MUSIC GROUP, such as TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ENHYPEN, will perform for the third consecutive year, demonstrating their global stage presence. ENHYPEN has solidified its market position with new album sales exceeding three million. LE SSERAFIM has become a standout among fourth-generation K-POP girl groups with four consecutive albums entering the top ten of the "Billboard 200." This year's festival introduces a new nighttime outdoor stage, enriching the performance format, and the ticket types have increased to four, meeting the needs of different audiences. As a music festival that spans generations and genres, the "Weverse Con Festival" is committed to providing an unforgettable musical experience for fans worldwide.

R.LUX, Coupang's luxury beauty vertical, will collaborate with the Seoul Museum to host a special exhibition titled "The Art of Luxury" until June 1. The exhibition was planned to commemorate the launch of Aluxe and aims to reinterpret the essential values ​​pursued by luxury beauty brands through a new perspective of art and convey the profound meaning of luxury to customers.

What if the whole world was a canvas and we were the protagonists walking on it? With 1.1 million fans, Werner Bronckhorst, a representative contemporary artist, brings you the experience of making everyday life into art. You can enjoy it at the first exhibition in Asia at Ground Seesaw West Village. This exhibition has a new collection of original paintings specially made for Korean audiences and exhibits more than 100 of his representative works. Feel the small special things in everyday life in the vast world. From the dynamic city scenery unfolding on the gray asphalt road, to the leisurely afternoon sunshine strolling on the green grass, to the moment of immersion in the blue waves. When you gaze at the daily slices transferred on the canvas, the days you face every day will become particularly precious. We invite you to join this journey and make this moment as special as the scene in the work.

윤종신 전국투어 콘서트 ‘그때’ - 서울이 2025년 6월 7일(토)부터 6월 8일(일)까지 서울 송파구 올림픽로 424에 위치한 우리금융아트홀에서 개최됩니다. 토요일 공연은 오후 5시에, 일요일 공연은 오후 4시에 시작됩니다. 티켓 예매는 2025년 4월 8일(화) 오후 8시부터 시작되며, 회차별 1인당 최대 4매까지 구매 가능합니다. 티켓 가격은 R석 154,000원, S석 132,000원으로 책정되어 있으며, 일괄 배송은 2025년 5월 14일(수)부터 시작됩니다. 2025년 5월 9일(금) 오후 6시(KST)까지 결제가 완료된 예매 건에 한해 일괄 배송이 진행되며, 이후 예매자는 현장에서 티켓을 수령해야 합니다. 배송지 변경은 2025년 5월 9일(금) 오후 6시(KST)까지 가능하므로, 티켓 구매 전 배송지 주소를 정확히 확인해 주시기 바랍니다. 디지털 카드 티켓 제작으로 인해 2025년 5월 9일(금) 오후 6시(KST) 이후 일괄 배송 예매 건의 취소 요청은 2025년 5월 13일(화) 오후 6시(KST)까지 멜론티켓 고객센터(1899-0042) 및 1:1 문의를 통해서만 가능합니다. 이후에는 배송비 환불이 불가하니 유의하시기 바랍니다. 휠체어석 예매는 티켓 오픈 다음 날 오전 9시부터 멜론티켓 고객센터를 통해서만 가능합니다. 고객센터 운영 시간은 평일 및 주말 오전 9시부터 오후 6시까지입니다. 윤종신 전국투어 콘서트 ‘그때’ - 서울에 많은 관심과 참여 부탁드립니다.

One third of the Earth's surface. A larger ocean than all land combined. That's the Pacific Ocean. In this vast ocean, humans set sail, found islands, and established their roots. The art, culture, and material culture created by humans on the countless islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean are collectively called 'Oceania'. The world created by people who sailed between islands, following the stars, winds, and ocean currents, unfolds unique stories of art and philosophy. The special exhibition 'Mana Moana - Art of the Sacred Sea, Oceania' is an exhibition jointly planned by the National Museum of Korea and the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in France, and introduces traditional and contemporary art from Oceania from the 18th century to the present. You can see exhibits that vividly convey the lives and philosophies of Oceania people, from canoes and sculptures, masks and musical instruments, stone statues and ornaments, to textiles. In Polynesian, ‘mana’ means the sacred power that resides in all beings, and ‘moana’ means the vast ocean. For those who have made the sacred ocean their foundation for life and a space of connection, ‘mana’ is the source of the heart that respects life, nature, and ancestors, and the power that moves the world. This worldview of mana conveys a deep realization that sees all beings, including nature, not as mere objects of use, but as companions of coexistence. Now, we would like to meet the various cultures that humans have created on this island called Earth. We hope that you will have a time filled with empathy and lingering emotions with ‘mana moana’.

Come awaken every sense of yours! MORE TO ENJOY! MORE TO FEEL! A night that belongs only to GIRLS! A wonderful new experience is waiting for you! This night is not only entertainment, but also a time to release yourself. Lights, music, food... every detail is carefully crafted for you, just to let you forget the daily pressure and immerse yourself in unparalleled joy. Relax, laugh, dance with your girlfriends in the exclusive space for girls and experience the excitement that belongs to you!

In 2025, to commemorate its 60th anniversary, Samsung Cultural Foundation will launch various exhibitions at the Leeum Art Museum and Hoam Art Museum, combining classical and modern art to deepen cultural exchanges and expand participation. The Leeum Art Museum will present the most influential contemporary artist Pierre. The solo exhibition of Pierre Huyghe (1962-) opens, and it is also his first solo exhibition in Korea. The exhibition features 14 important works jointly sponsored by the Leeum Art Museum and the Punta della Dogana Museum of Modern Art in Venice, covering video, sound, sculpture and installation, and builds the museum space into an ecosystem where humans and non-humans coexist, becoming a continuous field of learning and change. In the second half of the year, a solo exhibition of Lee Ufan (1936-) will be launched to examine the relationship between technology and human beings, and a traveling exhibition is planned to be held at the M+ Museum in Hong Kong. In the first half of the year, Hoam Art Museum will hold the "Qian Zhai Zheng Yu" exhibition, cooperating with South Korea's Masong Art and Cultural Foundation to display more than 120 classic works covering real landscapes, figures, and flower and bird paintings; in the second half of the year, it will launch Louise. The solo exhibition of Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) displays sculptures, paintings, artist diaries, etc., and deeply explores her inner world.

Our first exhibition planned for 2025 will be a solo exhibition by Pierre Huyghe, a world-renowned artist who explores contemporary social issues from a multidisciplinary perspective, from ecology to technoscience. This is Pierre Huyghe's first solo exhibition in a Korean museum, and includes new works produced in collaboration with the Pinault Collection Punta della Dogana in Venice and the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art. It presents the ecosystems where humans and non-humans coexist through video, sound, sculpture and installation.

Around the 2000s, a new focus and tone on archives emerged in the field of documentation and the contemporary art scene in Korea. With the truth-finding movement on the sacrifices and human rights violations in Korea's tortuous modern history of the last century, the value of private records, namely manuscripts, that are not captured by public records, has been re-evaluated. In addition, critical and alternative practices have been carried out on archives that support official history and memory. Contemporary art has also accepted critical theories of archives, and through the generation and reorganization of records, events or objects that are not covered by institutions or mainstream media are socially publicized. Over the past 20 years, manuscript- and archive-based work has formed a common terrain, excavating marginalized and suppressed events and objects and restoring them to social memory. This exhibition is combined with the institutional theme "Action" of the Seoul Museum of Art in 2025, which aims to examine the social value and practical mechanism of records. From today's perspective, the trend of what used to be called archival art, and manuscript history. These two trends continue to update critical discourses on archives while forming counter-memory. Especially today, when the proliferation of digital technology and communication has made instant information production a daily routine, and misinformation and alternative facts are rampant, recent domestic and international conflicts, disputes, disasters, etc. have raised the complex issue of "how to record and interpret the present." In such contemporary issues, beyond reproduction and preservation, we think about the social role of contemporary art and archives as memory institutions to restore social memory and reveal diverse voices. The title of the exhibition "We Keep Penetrating into Different Rivers" draws on the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus (535-475 BC)'s motto "You can't step into the same river twice", emphasizing that records are not permanent, but an ongoing process of encountering current consciousness through reading and perception. The exhibition is composed of "delayed memory", "witness records", and "thrown narratives" based on the meticulous contact and three-dimensional relationship with events or objects. "Delayed Memory" displays works related to the history of modern and contemporary Korean history and the history of suppressed communities, and exhibits related to the records of the Democratization Movement Memorial Foundation and the Korean Queer Archive Queerarch. "Witnessed Records" presents the Jeju April 3 Incident and the issue of "comfort women" of the Japanese military, which have not been revealed for a long time after the incident, through the collection records of the Jeju April 3 Peace Foundation and the Seoul Art Archives, and works that form an emotional space through meticulous documentary records. "Thrown Narratives" presents works that are rooted in real-life issues and archives, but construct new narratives in their missing spaces, liberating areas obscured by social conventions or boundaries and one-sided discourses. "We Keep Infiltrating Different Rivers" aims to recognize the activism of records from multiple perspectives through the process of constantly reconstructing and reinterpreting records of the past and present, arousing our memories, emotions and consciousness, and prompting us to take action for the future.

On November 15, the National Museum of Korea opened its first dedicated exhibition room for the Oegyujanggak Uigwe. Located on the second floor of the National Museum of Korea’s permanent exhibition hall, this exhibition room is a space where visitors can only view the Oegyujanggak Uigwe, allowing them to fully experience the Oegyujanggak Uigwe.

Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams Exhibition Opens in Seoul After successful exhibitions at art museums in Paris, London, Shanghai, Chengdu, New York, Doha, Tokyo and Riyadh, the exhibition “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams” will continue its glittering journey to the iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza in South Korea from April 19 to July 13, 2025. Curated by Florence Müller, the exhibition celebrates 75 years of Dior’s glittering journey of creative vitality in an immersive space conceived by Shohei Shigematsu, partner at the global architecture firm OMA. The film, a tribute to youth, traces Dior’s dazzling journey from its inception to the present day, starting with the highly successful “New Look” and its modern successor, offering a new interpretation of the excellence that the house has witnessed. Christian Dior's love for architecture and gardens, the exceptional craftsmanship of his atelier and his passion for dance and special events. All these emotions tell a special story together in the Uniform Tailor Art pieces and the works of Korean artists such as Hyunjoo Kim, Soo Sunny Park and Zadie Xa. Thus, for the first time you have the opportunity to admire fascinating works reinterpreted by iconic Korean artists in an exhibition space dedicated to Lady Dior. This fascinating space exhibits 9 pieces from the Dior Lady Art project and 17 pieces created according to the Lady Dior As Seen By concept, consolidating and continuing the link between Dior and Korea. The spirit and passion for art that Christian Dior fostered lives on today in the fascinating perfume bottles, portraits and immortal works, as well as in the gowns worn by Natalie Portman, ambassador of the J'adore fragrance in Seoul, South Korea, for the Miss Dior fragrance collection, all engraved with the iconic scent of the House of Dior. Discover a fascinating exhibition that takes you into the fantastic world of Dior.

One third of the Earth's surface. A larger ocean than all land combined. That's the Pacific Ocean. In this vast ocean, humans set sail, found islands, and established their roots. The art, culture, and material culture created by humans on the countless islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean are collectively called 'Oceania'. The world created by people who sailed between islands, following the stars, winds, and ocean currents, unfolds unique stories of art and philosophy. The special exhibition 'Mana Moana - Art of the Sacred Sea, Oceania' is an exhibition jointly planned by the National Museum of Korea and the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in France, and introduces traditional and contemporary art from Oceania from the 18th century to the present. You can see exhibits that vividly convey the lives and philosophies of Oceania people, from canoes and sculptures, masks and musical instruments, stone statues and ornaments, to textiles. In Polynesian, ‘mana’ means the sacred power that resides in all beings, and ‘moana’ means the vast ocean. For those who have made the sacred ocean their foundation for life and a space of connection, ‘mana’ is the source of the heart that respects life, nature, and ancestors, and the power that moves the world. This worldview of mana conveys a deep realization that sees all beings, including nature, not as mere objects of use, but as companions of coexistence. Now, we would like to meet the various cultures that humans have created on this island called Earth. We hope that you will have a time filled with empathy and lingering emotions with ‘mana moana’.

On May 31 and June 1, 2025, the Incheon INSPIRE ENTERTAINMENT RESORT in South Korea will host the "Weverse Con Festival," attracting 27 artist groups and setting a new historical record. The festival features a strong lineup, including BoA who has been in the industry for 25 years, AKMU, VIVIZ, 82MAJOR, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, and BOYNEXTDOOR, all of whom will bring a variety of exciting performances to showcase the rich charm of K-POP. AKMU will take the stage for the first time, attracting many fans with their unique musical worldview and emotional lyrics. VIVIZ and 82MAJOR are highly anticipated for their new albums and unique styles. Artists from HYBE MUSIC GROUP, such as TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ENHYPEN, will perform for the third consecutive year, demonstrating their global stage presence. ENHYPEN has solidified its market position with new album sales exceeding three million. LE SSERAFIM has become a standout among fourth-generation K-POP girl groups with four consecutive albums entering the top ten of the "Billboard 200." This year's festival introduces a new nighttime outdoor stage, enriching the performance format, and the ticket types have increased to four, meeting the needs of different audiences. As a music festival that spans generations and genres, the "Weverse Con Festival" is committed to providing an unforgettable musical experience for fans worldwide.