# Seoul Art Week 2026 Begins Across Seoul on August 31
Seoul Art Week 2026 will take place across Seoul from August 31 to September 6. A Seoul Metropolitan Government press release states that 159 exhibitions and programs will be presented at 141 art spaces. The event is a distributed urban art festival connecting museums, galleries, alternative spaces, emerging spaces, and other art venues throughout the city.
Before the event begins, it is important to check the operating hours and registration requirements for each venue you plan to visit.
The First Day’s Key Event Is the Euljiro Opening Night
The first opening night will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on August 31 at 20 visual arts spaces across Euljiro. The hub venue is NewsMuseum at Euljiro 127, where exhibitions, performances, and artist talks are scheduled.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government also announced that an art shuttle will circulate through Euljiro from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. that day. If you are planning to visit Euljiro on the opening day, check the opening-night schedule separately from the art shuttle operating hours.
Kiaf Seoul and Frieze Seoul Take Place During the Same Period
Major international art fairs will also take place during Seoul Art Week.
| Event | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Kiaf Seoul 2026 | September 2–6 | Check the official website |
| Frieze Seoul 2026 | September 2–5 | COEX |
Kiaf Seoul 2026 runs from September 2 to 6, while Frieze Seoul 2026 runs from September 2 to 5. Reviewing Seoul Art Week’s citywide program alongside the schedules for the two art fairs can help you plan your visits during the event period.
Frieze’s official channel has released a video titled “Introducing Frieze Seoul 2026.” The video can be used as a reference for official information about Frieze Seoul 2026. [Watch the official Frieze video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R20_4VVt5qg)
What to Check Again Through Official Channels Before Visiting
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s official guidance, operating hours and registration procedures for individual events should be checked on the official Seoul Art Week website and official Instagram account. Since specific conditions may vary by participating venue, check the latest information before visiting a particular program.
Information about Seoul Art Week’s dates and citywide venues is available on the [official Seoul Art Week website](https://www.seoulartweek.co.kr/seoulartweek). Details about the opening event and art shuttle are available through the [Seoul Metropolitan Government Media Hub](https://mediahub.seoul.go.kr/archives/2019208). The official sources used in this article were checked between 02:35 and 02:40 on August 30, 2026.