Key Cultural and Tourism Events in September 2025

Key Cultural and Tourism Events in September 2025

1. 30th Edition of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)

When: September 17–26
Where: Busan Cinema Center

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival, featuring 241 films, new competitive sections, and the reintegration of the Asian Cinema 100 project under an even more ambitious program. The opening ceremony will screen No Other Choice by Park Chan-wook, and key awards such as Best Film, Best Director, and Artistic Contribution will be presented.

 

2. Frieze Seoul 2025 y FIAF Art Fair

When: September 3–6
Where: COEX, Gangnam, Seoul

This contemporary art event will bring together more than 120 galleries from over 30 countries, including several making their debut. The program will feature works by prominent artists such as Do Ho Suh, Robert Morris, and Takashi Murakami, as well as historical exhibitions like Frieze Masters. Talks, performances, and more will also be organized.

 

3. Seoul Fashion Week 2025

When: September 3–7
Where: Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul

This year, the event focuses on sustainability, promoting recycled textiles and eco-friendly designers. Actor Lee Min-ho may walk the runway wearing outfits made from recycled materials. Brands such as Hyosung TNC, Partsparts, and July Column stand out for their green approach.

In addition, during the same dates, the DDP will also host the Seoul Light night show, an artistic lighting spectacle.

 

4. Concierto por el 80.º aniversario de la liberación: Jo Yong-pil

4. 80th Liberation Anniversary Concert: Jo Yong-pil

When: September 6
Where: Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul

Legendary singer Jo Yong-pil will hold this major free concert, organized by KBS. Tickets sold out in less than three minutes, reflecting his enormous popularity.

 

 

5. Block Party Music and Art Festival

When: September 20–21
Where: Haebangchon neighborhood, Seoul

This block party-style festival combines music (rock, punk, indie), art, drag shows, comedy, magic, wrestling, and performance art. After an initial announcement of its cancellation, it is finally returning this year.

 

 

6. IFSC Climbing World Championships

When: September 21–28
Where: KSPO Dome, Seoul

The 19th edition of this championship will feature lead, speed, bouldering, and paraclimbing competitions.

 

7. Seoul EOU Cup Youth Football Tournament

When: September 21–28
Where: Seoul Olympic Stadium and Seoul World Cup Stadium

This international U18 tournament will bring together teams from across Asia, including national selections from Vietnam, Japan, Korea, and more.

 

8. Korea Open (tennis, WTA 500)

When: September 15–21
Where: Olympic Park Tennis Center, Seoul

This professional women’s tournament will attract top-ranked WTA players, featuring high-level matchups.

 

9. World Archery Championships

When: September 5–12
Where: Gwangju

This major sporting event will bring together archers from around the world in various categories: recurve, compound, and mixed teams.

 

For more information and official updates on each event, we recommend checking the organizers’ official websites. Korean Kulture is not responsible for any possible changes, modifications, or cancellations that may occur in the program.