Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Occupying a corridor of rooms on the upper level of Chugmuro station, this facility run by the Seoul Film Corporation includes a free library of books and…
Must-see entertainment in South Korea
Seoul
It's worth finding out what's happening at this arts and performance space which includes a studio theatre and gallery. Events that are part of the…
Gyeonggi-do
Shell out ₩10,000 for entry to this modernist cafe and you can help yourself to coffee and cake as you listen to classical music and opera blasting…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
A long-running comedy performance that features a wacky Korean family all crazy about martial arts. The nonverbal show mixes Korean taekwondo and…
Seoul
A lesser-visited stadium than Jamsil, Mokdong was home to the Nexen Heroes in the Korea Baseball Organization until 2015. The Bamdokkaebi Night Market…
Northern Seoul
At this creative hub, cultural space and lending library, thespians will want to pick up the bilingual Daehangno Culture Map, which marks the staggering…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Dating back to the 1930s, this attractive downtown theatre was resurrected in 2009 and hosts quality productions from modern Korean classics to…
Seoul
In the basement of the main entrance to the university is this two-screen cinema, showing a wide range of international movies in their original language …
Dongdaemun & Eastern Seoul
Volleyball matches, ssireum (traditional Korean wrestling) competitions and pop concerts are held at this 4500-seat indoor arena, which looks like a huge…
Seoul
You’re sure to catch something interesting here. Apart from gigs by indie artists and bands, it also hosts film screenings, art exhibitions and parties.
Busan
Catch a film or escape the summer heat for a couple of hours. Shows Hollywood films in English with Korean subtitles, as well as Korean films.
Busan
Screening Korean and a handful of international films, this cinema is opposite the famous hotteok carts in Nampo-dong.
Seoul
Formerly known as Freebird, this multi-space pub, live-music and DJ venue hosts a handful of rock acts every evening.
Gwangju
The U-Square Culture Centre, adjoining Gwangju's bus terminal, houses cinemas and performance halls.
Dongdaemun & Eastern Seoul
Formerly AX-Korea, this pop-concert venue holds around 4000 people.
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Traditional music concerts are staged here most evenings.
Seoul
Located in a glass, mutant igloo–like building in the middle of the street is this booking and information office for music events and the music scene in…
Northern Seoul
Buy tickets here for the theatres around Daehangno. The staff can tell which (if any) shows are performed in English or have English subtitles.
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Hosts Korean Basketball League matches from November to March; play-offs until May.
