Seoul · Architecture and urban design
Seoul Architecture Festival
September 15–October 11, 2026
- Dates
- September 15–October 11, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture, B3 Bium Hall
- Address
- 119 Sejong-daero, Jung-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 Art museumA short walk from City HallSeoul Museum of ArtPair the architecture exhibitions with contemporary art in the historic Jeong-dong district.View details Palace walkBefore the exhibition closesDeoksugung PalaceWalk the palace grounds and stone-wall road beside City Hall before returning to the festival venue.View details Explore Seoul through its buildings
Start with the main exhibition
The Bium Hall exhibition introduces the festival theme and the projects selected for 2026.
Add a city walk
City Hall, Deoksugung Palace, and Jeong-dong make an easy architecture-focused route around the venue.
Check the forum schedule
Talks and public programs run on selected dates. Confirm the day’s timetable before you arrive.
A closer look at the city Seoul is becoming
At a glance
Seoul Architecture Festival brings exhibitions and public forums to the Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture. The 2026 theme looks at how the city’s history, density, and local identity shape new architecture.
What to expect
The program is built around exhibitions and discussions rather than a single stage event. Give the main galleries enough time, then continue outside through central Seoul.
Before you go
The festival runs September 15–October 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Check the official site for forum dates and any program changes.
