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Asia Culture Center 국립아시아문화전당

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38, Munhwajeondang-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju (광주광역시 동구 문화전당로 38 (광산동))


 

ACC Performance is a platform for contemporary performing arts in Asia.

Serving as a platform for the creation and distribution of performing arts projects focusing on Asia, ACC Performance seeks to establish itself as an international hub bridging Korea, Asia, and the rest of the world. It offers original performance programs that usher in the future of performing arts across multiple genres, special performance programs that provide cultural and art experiences for people of all ages, and invitational performance programs that expand cultural opportunities for citizens by featuring the most memorable and noteworthy performances.
 

Original Programs

 

The ACC creates new performance programs that defy genres.

Theater 1 at ACC Theater is Korea’s largest variable “black box” theater. The theater is built for new types of performance that transcend the confines of conventional theaters, space and genres. The ACC seeks out content tailored to Theater 1 that fully utilizes its variable structure and stage system, with a view to building its own repertoires.

 

 

 

ACC Original Programs

 

Asia Culture Center
Original Programs

 

ACC Theater develops and distributes various forms of performance programs based on Asia’s cultural resources. From the children’s theater production, The Giggling Tree in 2015, ACC Theater developed and distributed another children’s theater production The Little Musician in 2016, the English musical Treasure Hunters in 2017, the film voice acting show Free Wedding, and the animation music theater Sugungga in 2018.

 


 

Co-Produced Programs

Asia Culture Center
Co-Produced Programs


Collaborating with curators in Korea and other Asian countries, the ACC discusses cultural and social issues from different cultures and co-produces artistic representations of them. The ACC also pursues co-production projects with art organizations in Gwangju and Jeollanam-do, Korea, to build foundations for local art communities. Because of this, the center plans to expand its programs by making these more public-oriented and educational for young children and the youth.

 






ACC Call Center +82-1899-5566 (09:00–17:00 / * Open all year round except on January 1)
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Facebook Page (English): asiaculturecenter.eng
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Reminders
 Arrive at the site at least 10 min before the starting time
For some programs, please make sure to arrive on time as entry may be restricted or booked seats may not be available after the program starts.

 Check age restrictions in advance
Some programs may have age restrictions. Please check before booking.

 No mobile phones
Please turn off your mobile phones in advance as ringtones and vibration may disrupt the audience.

 No photography
Only official photographers may take pictures of the programs and exhibitions. Otherwise, photography or video/audio recording is not allowed.

 Food and beverages are not allowed inside the venues.
Food and beverages are not allowed inside the program and exhibition venues.


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Utilization information

・Information : Docent tours, package tours

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1899-5566

・Parking Facilities : Available

・Closed : Mondays, January 1

・Operating Hours : Indoor facilities: 10:00-18:00 (Open until 21:00 on Wednesday / 19:00 on Saturday)
Outdoor facilities: 08:00-22:00

Available Facilities

Visitors' Center / Medical Care Room / Nursing Room & Children’s Resting Room / Restaurant & Cafés / Other convenient facilities

Admission Fees

Vary by facility. Please check the official website for details.

Reservation Info. for Natives

홈페이지에서 세부 투어 유형 설정하여 신청 실시 (투어 예정일 2일전까지 신청), 개인의 경우 방문자센터에서 현장 신청 가능

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

Reservations must be submitted at least one week in advance of tour date

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