Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Enjoy a day at the races at Seoul's impressive and hugely popular horse-racing track. A 40,000-capacity grandstand faces the sandy track and its backdrop…
Must-see entertainment in Seoul
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Running since 1997, with no end in sight, is Korea's most successful nonverbal performance. Set in a kitchen, this high-octane, 90-minute show mixes magic…
Seoul
The 'Lost Continent of Mu' has been hiding out in Sangsu-dong all these years? Join those in the know for live bands, piano, improv jazz or electronic…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
The several venues here are home to the national drama, changgeuk (Korean opera), orchestra and dance companies. Free concerts and movies are put on in…
Seoul
Sounding like 'mellow out' in English, this small live-music bar is very Yeonnam-dong – Hongdae's mellower, cooler sibling. The dark industrial-chic space…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Traditional Korean classical and folk music and dance are performed, preserved and taught at this centre, which is home to the Court Music Orchestra, the…
Seoul
Appealing across the generations, Evans offers top-grade jazz and a great atmosphere. If you want a seat, get here early or book ahead – live music…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
Most famous for its critically acclaimed musical Miso, this theatre company also produces a number of traditional nonverbal musicals.
Seoul
A top live venue with up to eight local indie bands playing at the weekend until midnight. Afterwards it becomes a dance club with DJs.
Seoul
With live jazz, bands and acoustic music, great Korean food (clam and tofu stew; apple bbq pork) and beer (or bottles of berry makgeolli), this place,…
Seoul
This former post office turned art centre focuses on the theme of sharing and communication. With many exhibitions, concerts and seminars put on by and…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
The national ballet and opera companies are based at this sprawling arts complex, which includes a circular opera house with a roof shaped like a Korean…
Seoul
Set in a kitchen, this long-running, high-octane show mixes varied ingredients – magic tricks, circus acts, drumming with kitchen utensils, comedy, dance…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
Catch independent and foreign films (with subtitles in Korean) at this arts cinema where you’ll also find Hollywood golden oldies screening at the Silver…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Shake your stuff to two shows nightly (7pm and 9pm) at this neon-clad live-music den featuring local jazz acts and a smattering of blues, funk and hip hop…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
A fixture on the Seoul jazz scene since 1976, this place regularly features top local musicians; table reservations are recommended for the weekend. There…
Seoul
Korea's professional football league has 12 teams playing in the top tier (Division 1), with matches taking place between March and November. FC Seoul,…
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
One of Seoul's leading arts complexes, with several performance and exhibition spaces, puts on major drama, music and art shows – everything from large…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
This outdoor plaza at the southern entrance to Insa-dong-gil hosts interesting traditional music and dance performances every Saturday. It's on the corner…
Northern Seoul
In this large, red-brick complex designed by Kim Swoo-geun are the main and small halls of both the Arko Art Theater and Daehangno Arts Theater. Come here…
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
A nonverbal theatrical production that involves a comedic Iron Chef–style contest, stirring beatbox and a cappella into the mix. It's an update to the…
Seoul
Free classic and contemporary Korean films are on the bill at one of the three cinemas in this home of the Korean Film Archive. See the website for…
Seoul
First-generation K-Indie bands such as Crying Nut came into the spotlight at this legendary live-music venue. It’s standing-room-only and there’s a…
Seoul
An art collective that curates monthly shows for Seoul-based artists that combine music, art and performance; check the website for upcoming events.
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Cineplex with 17 screens and 4000 comfortable seats, showing films in original language. Sometimes screens live ballet and opera performances.
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
An intimate and classy club with live jazz from two groups of performers every night, each playing two sets between 7.30pm and 12.30am.
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Major local and international artists and companies perform at this multi-hall, state-of-the-art venue.
Seoul
Built for the 2002 Football World Cup, this 66,000-seat venue is still used as a sports and events stadium. Die-hard football fans may want to visit the…
Northern Seoul
Lined with shelves of old LPs and with a baby grand piano on the stage, this neighbourhood venue is serious about live jazz, soul and pop. Expect three…
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Watch South Korea’s best players slug it out at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. There are three Seoul teams in the eight-team Korean League and two of them – the…
Seoul
Marked by a huge brick chimney, this still-operating steel product factory has a large space on its 2nd floor devoted to a wide range of arts. Expect…
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…
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…
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.
