Music & concerts
The K-pop calendar
Where to see Korean artists, whether you're in Korea, Europe or North America. The calendars below are maintained by dedicated fans or specialist media — that's where to look, not on social feeds.
Three habits before you buy
Always go through the official ticketing named by the artist's agency — unofficial resale is rampant in this market and fake tickets are common. In Korea, the big sales run on Interpark or Melon Ticket and often require a local account, so register well in advance. And seats can vanish in minutes, so note the on-sale time and log in beforehand.
International calendars
The reference calendar: album releases, tours, fanmeetings and birthdays, updated daily. The most complete overview available.
A round-up of the year's major world tours, city by city, with links through to ticketing.
Europe
The dedicated European calendar, with prices by tier, promoters and on-sale dates. You can add concerts straight to your own calendar.
The big international promoters now book Korean artists like any other headliner. Arena and stadium dates often sell here.
United States & Canada
The calendar of K-pop concerts across the United States, kept by the organisers of the festival of the same name.
Tour announcements, concert reports and on-sale alerts for North America.
In Korea
The country's main ticketing platform, handling most concerts and musicals. An English version exists, though some sales stay restricted to Korean accounts.
The other major platform, tied to the Melon streaming service. Often used for concerts by agencies such as HYBE or SM.
The tourist board lists major music festivals and performances open to foreign visitors, with practical details in English.
Traditional music
If you're in Seoul, this is the best place to discover gugak, Korean traditional music. A different programme every week, from formal court music to farmers' dances.
An October fixture in Jeonju, devoted to pansori and world music. A chance to hear the singing style that takes years to master.