종로 Anywhere Stage, care to dance with the dreams of youth?
Introduction
When the city breeze brushes by, the squares and parks of Jongno turn into stages for the day. As day turns to night, the texture of the music changes too, and sound and light gently spread among those who pause their steps. In this rhythm that flows with the seasons, everyday life slowly becomes a performance.
종로 Anywhere Stage, care to dance with the dreams of youth?
Table of Contents
- Guide
- Program Information
- Impressions from My Visit
- Where to Stay
- Eateries & Cafés
- Nearby Attractions
- Getting There
- Closing
- Photo Snapshots
- Videos
- Related News
Guide
- Period — 2025.05.08 ~ 2025.12.14
- Operations — Varies by performance
- Location — Across Jongno-gu (Address: 175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Sejongno)
- Admission — Free
- Ages — All ages
- Hosted by — Jongno-gu
- Organized by — Jongno Cultural Foundation
- Inquiries — 02-6203-1164
- 5. 8. 18:30 Start with the Opening Festival at Gwanghwamun Square and enjoy Jongno’s first night.
- 5. 9. Continue the mood with the Spring Night Finale Concert at the same venue.
- 6. 4. 19:00 Meet music and scenery at the Suseong-dong Valley Romantic Concert.
- 6. 12. 18:00 Unwind after work at the Heunginjimun Park After-Work Concert.
- 6. 22. 13:30 Fill your afternoon with energy at the Youth Concert in Marronnier Park.
- 7. 4. 18:00 Savor an early summer evening at the Bosingak Park Early Summer Concert.
Outdoor venues: dress for the weather
Check monthly schedule and venues on the official website
종로 어디나 스테이지 is a project to establish a performance culture that travels across Jongno. From spring to winter, monthly performances are held at iconic spots such as Suseong-dong Valley, Bosingak, and Heunginjimun Park, tailored to the season and venue. It’s designed so anyone can encounter culture and art up close in everyday life.
In 2025, starting with the Opening Festival, diverse performances unfold throughout the year, allowing residents and visitors alike to naturally enjoy music and performances in city squares, parks, and streets.
Program Information
The opening stage that kicks off the year-round project, sharing the energy in the heart of the city.
An evening concert for commuters, offering a gentle start to early summer.
Music amid the scent of the forest and the sound of the stream, adding emotion to an early summer night.
As the busy day ends, melodies blend with the fortress scenery to offer a moment of rest.
Songs, dance, and performances filled with youthful energy bring the park to life.
A performance that sets the mood for a summer evening with the Jonggak bell pavilion as the backdrop.
A family-friendly morning show with a stage tailored to children.
A lively stage in the middle of a city street—enjoy it like a casual stroll.
All performances are free, and you can watch freely without reservations.
With many outdoor stages in parks and on streets, it’s good to bring rain gear and sun protection like hats and sunscreen.
Venues and times change monthly, so please check the schedule and locations on the official website before attending.
Outdoor shows: prepare for rain/strong sun
Monthly schedule/venues vary—check the official website
Impressions from My Visit
Today is November 11, 2025. Since the ‘종로 어디나 스테이지’ festival runs from May 8 to December 14 this year, we’re currently in the middle of the project. I’ve already visited several moments of this festival and can share my impressions.
I went to 종로 어디나 스테이지. At the spring opening gala concert at Gwanghwamun Square, the low-angled sunlight blended with the stage lights like a painting, and the audience’s anticipation hung in the air like a breath. At the Spring Night Finale Concert that followed, the sound resonated softly in the dark, and the night air wrapped around my whole body. Distant singing, twinkling lights nearby, and scattered laughter and applause all mixed together—perfect for calling it a “festival night.”
The June and July performances were also memorable. At the “Romantic Concert” in Suseong-dong Valley, music flowed between the scent of the woods and the sound of the stream, and the “After-Work Concert” at Heunginjimun Park gently tinted the city’s gray with color. At the “Youth Concert” in Marronnier Park, the songs, dances, and performances of young artists carried on the air, making passersby pause for a moment. What I loved most was the sense that “everyday life becomes art.” Music and art nesting not in concert halls but on streets, in parks, and in squares left a quiet afterglow in listeners’ hearts. The excitement of a surprise performance discovered in an unannounced spot, and the lights and sounds felt side by side with a friend in the city’s margins are still vivid. I’m already excited to see what new milestones this project will leave by year’s end. Since you’ll be outdoors often, a light jacket or a portable seat cushion will make things more comfortable.
Where to Stay
We’ve selected central accommodations convenient for getting around Gwanghwamun. If transfers by subway and bus are easy, changing venues won’t be a hassle.
76-4 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Hyoja-dong)
City access · Transit convenience
On weekends and peak seasons, note that rooms may sell out early.
[Distance: 1.3 km]
89 Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Unni-dong, City Park)
City access · Transit convenience
Please check the property’s policy for check-in time.
[Distance: 1.3 km]
33 Nangye-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Hwanghak-dong)
City access · Transit convenience
For late-night travel, check public transit hours.
[Distance: 4.1 km]
162-7 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Seogyo-dong)
City access · Transit convenience
Avoid peak congestion when traveling at night.
[Distance: 5.3 km]
26-9 Tongil-ro 78-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul (Bulgwang-dong, Bulgwang Treviang)
Transit convenience · Essential amenities
We recommend checking parking availability in advance.
[Distance: 6.9 km]
16 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Yeouido-dong)
City access · Transit convenience
Allow extra time for travel after events.
[Distance: 7.2 km]
870 Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Yeongdeungpo-dong 1-ga)
Transit convenience · Essential amenities
Confirm check-in and check-out times in advance.
[Distance: 8.5 km]
10 Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Yeongdeungpo-dong 3-ga)
Transit convenience · Essential amenities
Check transfer routes for public transport in advance.
[Distance: 8.6 km]
Eateries & Cafés
We’ve focused on places that are easy to drop by before or after performances. We suggest spots within walking distance around Jongno and central areas with convenient transfers.
24 Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Gwancheol-dong)
Bossam specialty · Comfort meal
Expect a wait during peak hours.
[Distance: 0.9 km]
19-3 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Myeong-dong 2-ga)
Charcoal grill · Hearty meal
Allow extra time for dinner peaks.
[Distance: 1.3 km]
3-28 Toegye-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Hoehyeon-dong 1-ga)
Korean cuisine · Cozy atmosphere
We recommend an early dinner before performances.
[Distance: 1.5 km]
3-28 Toegye-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Hoehyeon-dong 1-ga)
Spicy webfoot octopus · Spicy meal
Visiting outside lunch peak is more comfortable.
[Distance: 1.5 km]
62 Mangwon-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Mangwon-dong)
Dessert · Pie specialty
Great as a takeout treat on the move.
[Distance: 6.9 km]
22 Eonju-ro 170-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sinsa-dong)
Snacks · Quick bite
Easy to pop in along your route.
[Distance: 7.3 km]
42 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Seocho-dong)
Meat · Meal
Plan some buffer time for dinner peaks.
[Distance: 9.8 km]
48 Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Seocho-dong)
Grill · Hearty meal
For groups, check if reservations are available.
[Distance: 9.9 km]
Nearby Attractions
Here are natural and urban spots ideal for a light stroll before or after a show. Considering distance and route, even pairing one or two places makes for a leisurely course.
Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
A lush oasis in the city
Stroll leisurely along the shaded paths.
[Distance: 3.5 km]
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Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Urban fringe trail
Rather than the full route, try a selected segment.
[Distance: 4.6 km]
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Bulgwang-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
Bukhansan ridge views
Views are great on clear days.
[Distance: 5.3 km]
231 Yeouido Hangang Park-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Yeouido-dong)
Night views of the Han River
Aim for the time around sunset.
[Distance: 6.0 km]
Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
A seasonal-scented walk
A relaxing route for a light stroll.
[Distance: 6.6 km]
![[서울둘레길 20코스] 북한산 강북코스](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/67/3526267_image2_1.jpg "종로 Anywhere Stage, care to dance with the dreams of youth?")
117 Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Suyu-dong)
Bukhansan foothill path
Choose a gentle section for an easy walk.
[Distance: 7.3 km]
![[서울둘레길 17코스] 북한산 은평코스](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/41/3526241_image2_1.jpg "종로 Anywhere Stage, care to dance with the dreams of youth?")
Jiha 15-25, Jingwan 2-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul (Jingwan-dong)
Where nature meets the city
Follow the signposts and walk safely.
[Distance: 8.8 km]
401 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul (Mok-dong, Buyeong Green Town 2)
Indoor activities with kids
Consider it as a rainy-day alternative.
[Distance: 9.3 km]
Getting There
Public Transit — Near Gwanghwamun Square (175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul), Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line 5 is close by, with bus stops and multiple arterial routes connecting in the area.
By Car — Traffic around Gwanghwamun can be heavy and subject to controls; public transit is recommended whenever possible.
Confirm schedule and venues on the official website
Closing
When the squares and parks of Jongno become stages, a variety of performances seep into everyday city life along the grain of the seasons. Moving among the signature spaces, the appeal of this project is that anyone can encounter art from up close.
As you follow the moments created by music that makes you pause and lights that spread in the evening breeze, everyday life quietly turns into a festival. For the remaining period, we hope you meet the changing venues and moods with a light heart.
