Seoul
Literature Week 2026
문학주간2026 〈곁눈질〉
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Plan your visit
- Dates
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- Venue
- Marronnier Park
- Address
- 104 Daehak-ro, Jongro-gu, Seoulteukbyeol-si, Dongsung-dong
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- Korea Arts Council / Korea Arts Council
- Operating hours
- Differences by program
- Program
- - Main Programs: Exhibition and Literature Programs / Performances / Book Talks / Workshops / Collaborative Programs / Opening Ceremony, etc. 1. Opening Ceremony - Duration: 2026.09.16. 19:30 - Venue: Arko Arts Theater Small Theater - Main Program: Announcing the theme 'Side Glance' of Literature Week 2026 and celebrating the 11th anniversary opening event 2. Theme Stage - Venue: Arko Arts Theater Small Theater / Arko Dream Field Theater / Artist's House 2nd Floor Lounge / Artist's House 3rd Floor Multipurpose Hall - Main Program: Book talks, readings, discussions, performances, etc. featuring major domestic writers, playwrights, poets, actors, and directors 3. Collaboration Stage - Location: Arko Arts Theater Small Theater / Arko Dream Field Theater / Artist's House 2nd Floor Lounge / Artist's House 3rd Floor Multipurpose Hall - Main Programs: Korean Literature Criticism Forum / Youth Literature Talk / Publisher and Literary Museum Collaboration Programs, etc. 4. Our Neighborhood Program - Duration: 2026.08.24.~2026.09.20. - Location: Nationwide local bookstores - Main Program: Literary Week book talks/workshops held at 30 local bookstores planned directly 5. Exhibition - Location: Arko Art Center 1st Floor Open Space - Main Program: Hyeondaeeorinichaek Art Museum Collaborative Exhibition 6. Participation Program - Location: Maronnier Park Area - Main programs: Popup booth / Book lounge / DIY mirror making experience / Mission bingo, etc.
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Festival location
Marronnier Park
104 Daehak-ro, Jongro-gu, Seoulteukbyeol-si, Dongsung-dong
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About the festival
Literature Week has been held annually since 2016 to raise national interest in literature and create an atmosphere for enjoying literature, laying the foundation for the promotion of Korean literature. This year's Literature Week aims to provide a meaningful time to explore literature and beyond under the theme 'Side Glance'. 'Literature Week 2026' will take place from September 16 to 20 for five days in the area around Marronnier Park, featuring programs with various themes.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 2556687
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