Seoul · Literature festival
Seoul International Writers' Festival
September 11–16, 2026
- Dates
- September 11–16, 2026
- Program hours
- Vary by session
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Ara Art Center
- Address
- 26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeoul · Every five daysDaerim MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 5 and 0 each month.View market details Buddhist templeA short walk from InsadongJogyesa TempleStep into the main temple of Korean Buddhism for a quiet pause between festival sessions.View details Royal residenceBefore an afternoon sessionUnhyeongung PalaceVisit the compact royal residence and courtyard complex on the northern edge of Insadong.View details Hotels near the festival
Insadong, Jongno, and Anguk
View staysChoose sessions before building the day
Reserve your priorities
Talks and readings run on separate schedules. Check whether advance registration is required for your preferred sessions.
Allow for language access
Review each session listing for interpretation or language information before booking.
Keep the route compact
Insadong, Jogyesa, and Unhyeongung are close enough to combine between sessions without crossing the city.
Writers and readers meet in the heart of Seoul
At a glance
Seoul International Writers' Festival brings Korean and international authors together for readings, conversations, and public programs in Insadong.
What to expect
The program changes by session, with different authors, themes, and language arrangements throughout the festival.
Before you go
The 2026 festival runs September 11–16. Admission is free, but session times and registration rules vary.
