The 2026 Seoul Ballet Festival will be held on October 15 at the Seokchon Lake waterside stage in Seoul. It runs from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and there is no age restriction, so visitors of all ages can attend.
Under the theme "World Ballet United Through Dance," the festival brings foreign dancers and Korean dance companies together on 1 stage. The programme presents both classical and original ballet on the outdoor waterside stage set up on the lakeshore.
"Swan Lake" will open the festival. It will be followed by a concert of classical masterpieces, allowing audiences to enjoy both ballet performances and music.
Side events include "International Cultural Exchange Connect : Seoul," which focuses on exchange with the international dance community. Also on the programme are "Ballet of the Silvers," in which older people take the stage themselves, and "Ballet Salon," where audiences can experience ballet up close.
The festival runs for 1 day. For more information, call 02-3442-2637.
Event overview
- Dates: October 15
- Hours: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Inquiries: 02-3442-2637
Also in Seoul during the same period
1 other festival is being held in Seoul during the 2026 Seoul Ballet Festival.
- 2026 Seoul Design Week
Seoul · October 14 to October 25
According to Festival Times' count, 16 festivals are taking place nationwide during the 2026 Seoul Ballet Festival. The full October schedule can be filtered by region and date on the festival calendar.
The detailed schedule is available on the festival detail page. Programmes and fees are subject to change depending on the organisers' circumstances.