# Musical events in Seocho-gu > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/musical-events-in-seocho-gu > Updated: 2026-10-10T21:11:27.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 3. Musical events in Seocho-gu, Seoul, have transitioned from large-scale public festivals to specialized instrument exhibitions and targeted genre performances. The 11th annual Seoripul Music Festival recently concluded, drawing approximately 280,000 attendees to a transformed stretch of Banpo-daero. The event featured a mix of classical music and K-POP, alongside community activities such as ‘The World’s Largest Sketchbook’ and a resident-led cleanup initiative. Following this, the Seocho Cultural Foundation is set to host the ‘2026 Seoripul K-String Fair’ at the Rode Art Center, focusing on the craftsmanship of 13 Korean string instrument makers. Expanding its seasonal programming, the district will also host the ‘2026 Seoripul Jazz Festa’ at the Banpo Simsan Art Hall from October 14 to November 25. Organized by the Seocho Cultural Foundation, the festival consists of four bi-weekly Wednesday performances. The lineup includes various styles, such as New Orleans jazz, bebop, and jazz standards, featuring performers like the Kim Dae-kyung Quartet and the Maria Kim Trio. The sessions are themed around topics such as ‘A Night in New Orleans’ and ‘Timeless Jazz’. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Seocho-gu to host 2026 Seoripul Jazz Festa Seocho-gu will host the 2026 Seoripul Jazz Festa from October 14 to November 25, featuring four diverse jazz performances at Banpo Simsan Art Hall. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seocho-gu-to-host-2026-seoripul-jazz-festa ### 2026-10-07: Seocho-gu to host 2026 Seoripul K-String Fair The 2026 Seoripul K-String Fair will be held in Seoul's Seoripul Instrument Street from Oct 17-23, featuring 28 handmade instruments by 13 Korean makers and various musical performances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seocho-gu-to-host-2026-seoripul-k-string-fair ### 2026-09-20: Seoripul Music Festival attracts 280,000 attendees in Seocho-gu The 11th Seoripul Music Festival in Seocho-gu, Seoul, attracted 280,000 people to Banpo-daero for two days of classical, jazz, and K-POP performances. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seoripul-music-festival-attracts-280000-attendees-in-seocho-gu --- Cite as: Musical events in Seocho-gu. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/musical-events-in-seocho-gu