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Seoul, January 2027

6 exhibitions, shows and festivals on in Seoul this January. Dates come from the organisers, and we check them again every week.

Oct 23 – Jan 24Dunhuang sutras on view for the first time in Seoul, Oct. 23–Jan. 24Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Nov 27 – Apr 18Birth of Modern Art: 85 Kunsthaus Zürich works in Seoul, Nov. 27–Apr. 18Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Dec 11 – Jan 3Seoul Light Gwanghwamun: media art on the square, Dec. 11–Jan. 3Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu

Dec 18 – Mar 31Marie Antoinette Style with the V&A, Seoul, Dec. 18–Mar. 31Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Dec 29 – Jan 1SeoulCon 2026 creator festival at DDP, Dec. 29–Jan. 1Dongdaemun, Jung-gu

Dec 31 – Jan 1Ring in 2027 with the Bosingak bell in Jongno, Dec. 31Jonggak, Jongno-gu

SnacksUsually around this timeBungeoppang and hotteok street-snack seasonStalls appear when it turns cold

OystersUsually around this timeOyster season: gulbap and gukbapIn season November to February

WinterUsually around this timeSeoul Winter Festa and lantern festivalGwanghwamun · Cheonggyecheon · dates TBA

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