Events in Seoul in August 2026
Seoul event dates for August 2026 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to August.
Seoul's August 2026 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
Open the Seoul guideGoing to Seoul in August?
Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Aug 12 - Aug 17
Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival (SICAF) 2026
A major festival celebrating cartoons, animations, and digital art with exhibitions, screenings, and workshops.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 14 - Aug 23
Seoul Fringe Festival 2026
An annual arts festival showcasing independent theater, dance, and performance art across various venues in Seoul.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Liberation Day · publicAug 15
- Long weekendAug 15–Aug 17
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
Ready to plan Seoul?
Turn these August events into a full Seoul plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.