# Cultural and performing arts festivals in Seoul > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-performing-arts-festivals-in-seoul > Updated: 2026-08-23T23:11:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Seoul is preparing for a series of major cultural and performing arts festivals scheduled for September 2026. Initial programming includes the ‘2026 Seoul Autumn Festa’, a 73-day event featuring 245 works across 117 theaters. This includes the ‘Seoul Street Arts Festival 2026’ and programs exploring theater in the age of AI. Additionally, the 8th Autumn Chamber Music Festival will host international and domestic musicians at various venues, such as the Seoul Arts Center. Further expanding the city’s cultural calendar, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch ‘Seoul Night Festival Week’ from September 6 to 11 at Jamwon Hangang Park. This initiative aims to boost the local economy by integrating nighttime cultural tourism—featuring DJing, rock music, and circus performances—with the ‘2026 Seoul World Youth Hockey Championship’. The strategy intends to convert sports spectators into nighttime tourists to stimulate spending in nearby commercial districts. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Seoul to host Night Festival Week alongside youth hockey championship Seoul will host the ‘Seoul Night Festival Week’ from September 6–11, pairing the 2026 World Youth Hockey Championship with nighttime cultural performances to boost tourism and local commerce. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seoul-to-host-night-festival-week-alongside-youth-hockey-championship ### 2026-08-10: Seoul to host major performing arts festivals in September Seoul will host the 2026 Seoul Autumn Festa and the 8th Autumn Chamber Music Festival this September, featuring hundreds of performances across the city's theaters and cultural venues. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korea-csat-registration-begins-august-24 --- Cite as: Cultural and performing arts festivals in Seoul. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-performing-arts-festivals-in-seoul