Sogeukjang Changdeokgung 창덕궁 소극장
- +82-2-742-7278
- changgeuk.com
Changdeokgung Theater is located across from Changdeokgung Palace in the Gungangno Special Cultural Zone of Seoul. Sogeukjans, meaning small theater, provide a unique and intimate atmosphere. Built to promote Korean music, the stage and seating at Changdeokgung are arranged for audience members to sit on the floor similar to in a traditional restaurant or home. The theater offers a wide array of performances including Samulnori (Korean traditional percussion music), traditional Korean music, and Madanggeuk (a play infused with traditional music and performances). First time visitors often find the creative and cozy experience to create a lasting memory of Korean culture and arts. Also nearby the theater are a number of tourist attractions including Changdeokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine Park, and Insa-dong.
Utilization information
・Maximum Occupancy : 150 seats (up to 200 seats)
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-55-1330
(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-742-7278,
+82-2-742-7273 (English, Japanese)
・Parking Facilities : Not available
・Closed : Open year round
・Admission Fees : Varies by performance
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General Overview
Access
[Subway]
1) Jongno 3-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 3 & 5), Exit 8.
Walk 480 m straight from the exit to find it before Changdeokgung Palace.
2) Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 4.
Turn around to the left out of the exit and go right (east) along Yulgok-ro (율곡로) for about 340 m. Cross Donhwamun-ro (돈화문로) at the three-way intersection, and turn right (south) along Donhwamun-ro for about 50 m.
[Bus]
Get off at Changdeokgung Palace (Main office of Hyundai).
- Blue bus: 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272
- Green bus: 1012, 7025
88-1, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Traffic information
- Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국）- 453.4m
- Subway Line 5 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가）- 542.2m
- Subway Line 3 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가）- 542.2m
- Subway Line 1 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가）- 542.2m
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