12 music and art events happening this week in Seoul | HALLOWEEN WEEKEND 2022 SPECIAL
Our event articles are back! This is the place where we break down all the most interesting things happening in Seoul over the next 7-day period, starting Wednesday.
Wednesday 26th October
LAproviKO Live
JAZZ
Our good pals at The Studio continue their Wednesday night jazz sessions with the immensely interesting LAproviKO. This Latvian-Korean jazz fusion experiment with structure while exploring the traditional sounds of both countries.
The event is free entry through the option to donate to the bands is there, and you should take it.
LAproviKO Live
The Studio, HBC, Yongsan-gu
For more information, click here.
Friday 28th October
Kinky Halloween Festival
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
DRAG / JAZZ / DJS
The fine folks at the Dancing Cider Company have teamed up with Arena Homme for a three-day Halloween carnival called The Kinky Halloween Festival.
There'll be a mix of jazz bands, drag performers, and top-class DJs playing throughout the event. Oh, and all the delicious cider you can drink.
Kinky Halloween Festival
Common Ground, Gwangjin-gu
For more information, click here.
Pet Sounds Halloween weekend
DJS / LIVE BANDS / HALLOWEEN
Platform Magazine's favourite place will begin a four-day-long Halloween special featuring a mix of live music and DJs.
Playing there will be Gorymurgy and Kangaroo with DJ sets from DJ High and our very own Scouse Ramen. There'll be drink specials and free shots for anyone in costume.
Pet Sounds Halloween weekend
Pet Sounds Yongsan-gu
For more information, click here.
Pizang Pazang vol. 4
LIVE / AMBIENT / ELECTRONIC
Pizang Pazang is a semi-regular live music night in which they take two interesting musicians and give them a stage to share.
This weekend they have a very awesome combination in Rainbow99 and Saram12Saram. Both of these acts create beautiful, atmospheric synth-driven music.
Pinzang Pazang vol. 4
Youkillbong, Jung-gu
For more information, click here.
Unlimited Edition Art Book Fair
ART / BOOKS
This weekend, the Seoul Art Museum will host Unlimited Edition Art Book Fair. This is a great chance to pick up some beautiful shelf fillers while meeting the artists who make the work!
Unlimited Edition Art Book Fair
Seoul Museum of Art, Nowon-gu
For more information, click here.
Saturday 29th October
Halloween Party
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
EXPERIMENTAL / LIVE MUSIC
An insanely good lineup is on this Saturday at Club Sharp with one of the most interesting mix of bands in a while.
Some of the best punk bands on the scene will be playing with 18Fevers, Billy Carter, and Gyoran all making an appearance. They will be joined by some incredible electronic acts in Haepaary and Fat Hamster.
Halloween Party
Club Sharp, Mapo-gu
For more information, click here.
Joseon Spirit Night
HALLOWEEN / TRADITIONAL
Celebrate Halloween differently this year with a traditional Korean twist on All Hallows Eve.
There'll be traditional Korean mask dances and live performances on Korean instruments as the performers reenact old folklore from the country.
Joseon Spirit Night
All Shook Up, Yongsan-gu
For more information, click here.
Rocky Horror Shadowcast
THEATRE / SINGING / DEBAUCHERY
It's back! The Seoul Players Rock Horror Shadowcast Extravaganza.
If you're feeling a bit naughty this weekend, why not borrow your cousin's corset, dig out your brightest red lipstick and come to one of several showings of the classic kitschy film?
The Seoul Players will perform, dance, and lip sync through the many musical numbers of Rocky Horror with audience participation EXTREMELY ENCOURAGED.
Rocky Horror Shadowcast
NVM, Mapo-gu
For more information, click here.
Sunday 30th October
Vegan Now Fest
FOOD FEST / VEGANISM
The famous Vegan Festival returns this month with a bit of a rebrand.
Now called The Vegan Now Fest, the event will bring together a huge amount of local businesses in the spirit of animal rights and protection.
There will be a mix of food, cosmetics, clothing and more. Whether you're a vegan or you're just curious about veganism and animal rights, you shouldn't miss this.
Vegan Now Fest
Seoul Innovation Park, Eunpyeong-gu.
For more information, click here.
Halloween After Party
BANDS / DJS
There's a Halloween Afterparty this week ominously taking place one day before actual Halloween.
It's SUCH a good lineup, though. Math-rock staples Teirpark will be joined by experimental jazz band, Mandong, and art-folk songwriter Ohelen.
Rounding things off will be one of our favourite DJ acts, Scoops, made up of members of Hyangni and Sailor Honeymoon.
Halloween After Party
Senggi Studio, Mapo-gu.
For more information, click here.
Mudaeruk Market
MARKET
Multimedia venue Mudaeruk will be holding a market this weekend with an insane amount of vendors with a wide range of products.
There'll be vintage and original clothes, food, drink, stationery, and loads, loads more.
Mdaeruk Market
Mudaeruk, Mapo-gu.
For more information, click here.
Ugly But Goody Exhibition Closing
ART / ILLUSTRATION
Illustrator and occasional Platform collaborator has been holding an exhibition in Seoul recently. The show finishes this weekend so if you're interested in some nice art on this spookiest of weekends, don't miss your chance.
Ugly But Goody
Dive In Gallery, Mapo-gu.
For more information, click here.
