Seoul Autumn Festa 2026: Guide to Seoul
Autumn in Seoul brings a vibrant transformation, turning the entire city into a dynamic stage for performing arts and cultural celebrations. The Seoul Autumn Festa 2026 runs from 18 September to 29 November, offering a comprehensive look at the capital's rich creative landscape. By connecting private and public performing arts productions, festivals, and related programmes under a single unified brand, this 73-day celebration provides locals and visitors alike with accessible cultural information and integrated experiences across indoor and outdoor venues, Han River parks, and the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture's Daehangno Center.
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Festival Overview and Key Programmes
The 2026 edition features an extensive line-up of signature events designed to showcase the depth of Seoul's arts scene. The festivities kick off with the opening performance at the Ttukseom Hangang Park Water Stage, setting the tone for weeks of cultural engagement.
* 2026 Seoul Autumn Festa Opening Performance
* Date: 18 September 2026 at 19:30
* Location: Ttukseom Hangang Park Water Stage
* Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
* Organisers: Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture
* Seoul Street Arts Festival 2026
* Dates: 19 September to 20 September 2026, from 10:00 to 21:00
* Locations: Ttukseom Hangang Park, Seoul Forest
* Highlights: Domestic and international artistic performances and citizen participation programmes
Special Exhibitions and Forums
Beyond outdoor performances, the festival incorporates academic dialogue and curated theatrical showcases into its schedule.
* 2026 Seoul International Arts Forum (SAFT 2026)
* Date: 17 November 2026
* Location: DDP Art Hall Hall 2
* 2026 Quad, Questions of Theatre: Evolving Texts
* Location: Daehangno Theater Quad
* *The Sound of Macbeth* (Directed by Kim A-ra): 8 September to 13 September 2026
* *Why Are the Peppers in the Rooftop Garden* (Directed by Kim Kwang-bo): 19 September to 4 October 2026
* *Dance of Revolution* (Directed by Kim Woo-ok): 28 October to 8 November 2026
* *Flames* (Directed by Lee Sung-yeol): 14 November to 6 December 2026
* *Xi'an Flower Cart* (Directed by Han Tae-sook): 16 December to 27 December 2026
Practical Tips
* Dates: 18 September to 29 November 2026.
* Times: Vary by individual events and performances.
* Venues: Indoor and outdoor performance venues across Seoul, the Han River park areas, and the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture Daehangno Center.
* Admission: Varies by each individual performance and festival.
* Enquiries: 02-758-2036
* Transportation: Take the subway to Jayang Station and leave via Exit 2; the location is approximately 483 metres away.
Source
https://festival.seoul.go.kr/festival/main/festivalView.do?festacode=383

