September marks the arrival of Chuseok, Korea's Mid-Autumn Festival, a 5-day holiday filled with exciting events and activities. Today, Chingu Mobile will guide you through 9 free cultural events happening in Seoul in September 2024!

 

🎨2024 Seoul Street Art Festival

 

📅September 16-18, 2024

⏱️ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

📍Seoul Plaza, Mugyo-ro, and Cheonggye Plaza

 

To celebrate Chuseok, Seoul will host a series of outdoor art events at Seoul Plaza and Cheonggye Plaza. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy diverse performances including: street theater, dance, traditional performances, and public art installations. This festival coincides with the main three days of Chuseok in Korea. Don't worry about shops or attractions being closed during this holiday. Instead, add these outdoor art events to your itinerary for your upcoming Seoul trip!

🔗For more information about the performances, click here.

 

🎵2024 Seoul Gukak Music Festival

📅 September 17-18, 2024

⏱️ Performance schedule varies by event

📍 Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater and Gugak-ro

 

Don't miss the autumn traditional music festival at "Donhwamun Gugak-ro". This is a fantastic opportunity to experience both the modern and traditional aspects of Korean culture. At the festival, you'll be able to enjoy performances by renowned artists in the field of traditional Korean music.

🔗Check the schedule of traditional cultural performances here!

 

 

 

🎸Concierto De La Siesta

📅 September 17-18, 2024

⏱️ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

📍 Gugak Madang (Courtyard), Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater

 

This series of traditional instrument concerts, taking place during the two main days of Chuseok, offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Korea's classical music. The concert series is divided into two main performances:

• Gayageum PALETTE: September 17th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Haegeum Kim Min Jeong: September 18th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

What's special is that you can enjoy these performances in an outdoor setting, surrounded by nature and immersed in traditional music.

🔗For more detailed information about this concert series, click here!

 

🎤SPO Park Concert with B.Grimm Power Korea

📅 September 21, 2024

⏱️ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

📍 Family Yard, Seoul Forest

 

Enjoy a delightful evening of classical music at Seoul Forest's Family Yard, featuring a performance by Maestro Jaap van Zweden and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, sponsored by B.Grimm Power Korea. This is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of classical music in a stunning natural setting. Don't forget to bring a picnic blanket and some snacks to fully immerse yourself in this artistic atmosphere.

 

 

 

🎭2024 Seoul Intangible Culture Festival

📅 September 27-29, 2024

⏱️ 6-7 PM on September 27; 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM on September 28-29

📍 Seoul Namsan Gukakdang, Namsangol Hanok Village

 

This cultural festival, organized by the Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage Center, offers a chance to experience various performances, demonstrations, and exhibitions. You can also participate in interactive programs alongside Seoul citizens!

🔗Discover more about this cultural festival here!

 

 

 

 

✨Hangang River Drone Light Show

©Visit Korea

September also marks the beginning of the "Hangang River Drone Light Show" for the second half of 2024.

These drone performances are designed with various themes and ideas that change according to the season or special events. Typically, these shows combine dazzling lights and fireworks. The schedule for these performances has not yet been released. You can check the official website of the program for more detailed information!

🔗Hangang River Drone Light Show

 

🚴‍♀️Car-free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival in Banpo

©Seoul Metropolitan Government

📅Every Sunday from September 1st to October 27th, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

 

“Car-free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival in Banpo” is an annual event held at Banpo Han River Park and Jamsugyo Bridge in Seoul, South Korea. During the festival, traffic on the bridge will be temporarily halted, allowing visitors to stroll or bike across the bridge while enjoying the nighttime beauty of the Han River! In addition, various events such as a public library, flea market, street performances, and photo zones will be held to provide a unique and memorable experience for visitors!

 

📚Hangang Park for Reading Books

©The Korea Herald

This is a special activity held every Spring and Autumn for citizens of Seoul, South Korea. In the second half of 2024, public libraries at the Han River Parks will operate according to the following schedule:

• Yeouido Han River Park: September 7th to October 26th, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Gangseo Han River Park: September 28th to October 19th, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Gwangnaru Han River Park: September 28th to October 19th, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Ichon Han River Park: September 28th to October 19th, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 

👗Seoul Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025

©Seoul Metropolitan Government

This seems to be the most anticipated event for fashion enthusiasts in Asia every autumn. If you have a chance to visit Korea during this time, don't forget to check out the incredibly famous Seoul Fashion Week.

The runways and events surrounding Seoul Fashion Week take place throughout the month of September, and you can check the schedule on the organizer's website.

🔗Mark the event schedule for Seoul Fashion Week!

 

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Here are 9 completely free cultural events in Seoul that you can add to your itinerary this September. What are you waiting for? Pack your bags and head to the Land of the Morning Calm!

 

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