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DDP Citizen’s Festival
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

DDP Citizen’s Festival will be held to improve Dongdaemun’s image and activate the regional economy as a representative festival of Dongdaemun area. The festival includes a ceremony for a public ambassador, performances, exhibitions, hands-on programs, street art performances, an international food event, and many other programs. Visitors of all ages are welcome to take part in this open festival. The festival aims to build DDP’s own identification as the top place regarding design and creative knowledge.

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Byulbyul Yeonhee Gukak Concert
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Byulbyul Yeonhee is a gukak festival where citizens can sit back, relax, and enjoy traditional Korean culture. The performance groups who will showcase their talents to audiences were selected through a competition. As a more modern take on traditional music, the National Gukak Center Art Company aims to have Korea's traditional elements appeal to a wider audience. -Courtesy of Performing Arts Market in Seoul

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Seongbuk Culture Diversity Festival
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Held along Seongbukdong-gil Road, Seongbuk Multicultural Food Festival is held to commemorate the World Day for Cultural Diversity, and to foster opportunities for interaction among foreign community members through multiethnic foods. In addition, this festival tries to contribute to understanding and respecting the cultural diversity between ethnic groups, nations, and people by sharing and exhibiting traditional costumes, literature, and many artistic talents. The road will be closed during the designated days to be used as the festival venue.

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Jungdong Culture Festival
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Jungdong Culture Festival brings an autumn ambience to Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival is a main event in Seoul, and connects traditional Korea to the present.During the festival, the traditional craft center will host performances and exhibits in the Jeongdong-gil, the heart of the downtown area.

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Pangshow Pang Pang Cruise
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Pangshow is a hands-on variety performance that invites the audience to participate in the baking of bread (read as bbang in Korean). The show originates from the popular Korean TV drama “King of Baking, Kim Tak-gu” (2010), which has been televised across twelve countries in Asia. The performers and audience join hands to bake bread together while enjoying an exciting performance of drumming, B-boy dance, acrobatics, and comic acting. After the show, warm, fresh-baked “pang” will be served to the audience members.  

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ARKO Contemporary Orchestra Music Festival
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Arts Council Korea is to host 2016 ARKO Contemporary Orchestra Music Festival for Yangak (Western music) on January 26, 2016 at 20:00 at Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center, lead by Choi Suyeol and played by Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra. ARKO Contemporary Orchestra Music Festival (a.k.a. Achangje) tries to find up-to-date art pieces reflecting Korean composer’s innovative creativity and plays a big role in creative Korean music. First performed through Achangje, the performances are again performed at other locations nationally and internationally, including European countries.These music pieces are sure to be cherished for many years by audiences. This performance will be operated based on pre-reservation policy so register for tickets at music@arko.or.kr with a name, contact information and the desired number of tickets.

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Seoul Dance Festival
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The Seoul Dance Festival is held in every autumn and is considered the biggest dance festival in Korea, drawing the participation of famous dancers and a range of newcomers. During the festival, there will be a variety of events for festival visitors both on and off the stage.

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Garosu-gil Giva Week
Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

The Giva Week (also known as Ginkgo Virus Alley Week) is to be held for the 2nd time, following last year's success. The event was originally organized and started up by the business owners of shops in the streets of the Sinsadong garosu-gil, to promote sales and make the place an attractive tourist spot. The aim is to develop hidden attractions that have recently been shaded by many franchised stores as well as make it an ideal place to shop, eat, and sight-see, as well as enjoy street performances. Many talented aritsts and shop owners will gather to hold various events and program, with amazing discounts and free gifts to be awarded. With the help of Solon Company, the Korea Tourism Organization, Visit Korea Year Committee, Tripvi Ltd., and regional offices, the event expects to draw in more attention and visitors than the previous year. Locations for events are various, being spread throughout the Sinsadong garosu-gil area, where the streets are lined in many Gingko trees. Visiting many of the charmingly decorated coffee shops, designer stores, boutique-like galleries and much more along Garosu-gil is a romantic way to enjoy the beauiful autumn foliage in Korea.

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Chuseok Feast of National Museum of Korea
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The National Folk Museum of Korea will host an event in celebration of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), featuring abundant hands-on programs, exhibitions, and performance perfect for enjoying Chuseok with full of joy. The event prepares 44 different programs including seasonal customs, folk games, traditional art programs, various folk performances and more, to make a special and memorable Chuseok holiday.

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National Gugak Center's Regular Recital Performances (국립국악원 정기공연)
Seoul(Seocho-gu)

Hosted by the National Gugak Center, the regular recital program showcases music and dance performances from 4 different themes. The “Court Music Orchestra” performs the royal ancestral ritual and music played in Jongmyo Shrine, the “Contemporary Gugak Orchestra” plays the best of Korean traditional music, the “Dance Theater, Jeongjae with Commentaries” performs the story of the last Crown Prince of the Joseon Era, and the “Folk Music Group” harmonizes across a variety of genres. The Gugak Center aims to promote public interest in traditional Korean music as well as offering continuous support towards the success of this valued cultural heritage by hosting regular performances.

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