Seoul Korean Dance Festival 2026

About

The 2026 Seoul Korean Dance Festival, "舞'VE SEOUL : Seoul Dances", connects tradition with new creation and contemporary dance, with citizens and young dancers taking part together. 2026 marks 100 years of Sinmuyong (New Korean Dance).

Dates & Venue

Mon 7 – Tue 8 December 2026

Seoul Namsan Gugakdang & Cheonugak, Namsangol Hanok Village

All programs are free. Hosted by Seoul Metropolitan Government

Programs

Itneun Chum (Dance that Connects) — Opening performance by master dancers of Korea's intangible heritage, with live music.

Mon 7 Dec, 19:00–20:10 (opening ceremony 18:30) · Gugakdang Theater

Chumsae (University Showcase) — First stage for university dance students.

Mon 7 Dec, 12:00–13:30 · Cheonugak Stage

Chumssin (Contemporary Korean Dance) — Contemporary works including the young choreographers' competition finalists.

Tue 8 Dec, 19:30–20:40 · Gugakdang Theater

Hamkke Chum (Dance Together) — One-day Korean dance classes (fan dance, basic movements, mask dance and more), photo zone and hands-on experiences.

Classes Mon 7 & Tue 8 Dec, 14:00 and 16:00 (50 min each)

Boneun Chum (Dance to See) — "100 Years of Sinmuyong" archive exhibition with live demonstrations.

Exhibition daily 11:00–18:00 · Demonstrations 13:00 and 15:00 (reservation required)

Getting Here

Seoul Namsan Gugakdang, 28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Subway Line 3 or 4, Chungmuro Station, Exit 3 or 4 — about a 5-minute walk

Contact

Festival Office: 1800-4746 (within Korea)

Schedules are subject to change. Please check the Notice page for the latest updates.