One of my favorite things about Incheon International Airport is that Korean culture sometimes appears where you least expect it.
While passing through Terminal 2, I came across a live traditional performance presented by the Korea Heritage Agency (국가유산진흥원). Instead of another airport advertisement or duty-free shop, travelers were treated to Korean music and dance performed in hanbok.
Getting tickets for a popular K-pop concert in Korea can sometimes feel harder than getting into the group itself. Now the Korean government is taking aim at the scalpers who make the problem worse.
Beginning August 28, 2026, South Korea introduced much tougher rules against illegal ticket reselling for concerts, performances and sporting events. The rules prohibit both fraudulent ticket buying and repeated commercial resale above the original purchase price—even when automated “macro” software isn’t used.
The Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS) 2025 has officially opened, running from October 14 to November 9, and bringing together global performing artists, producers, and creators. This 21st edition celebrates Korea’s performing arts in spaces like the National Theater, Daehakro, and ARKO theaters. https://pams.or.kr/eng/index.do
Seoul’s Street Arts Festival (서울 거리예술 축제) returns October 5–9, 2025, from 12:00–21:00, across Cheonggyecheon, Seoul Plaza, and downtown Seoul. Discover live 퍼포먼스 (performances), mural art, acrobatics, and interactive 워크숍 (workshops) where visitors can paint, dance, or join shadow-puppet shows.
