30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Weekly open-air market with live music at Namsan
Themed markets at National Theater of Korea in April, May
The National Theater of Korea will be hosting its outdoor cultural festival, 'Art in Series,' every Saturday from April 5 to May 24 at the plaza in front of Haeoreum Grand Theater, at the foot of Seoul's Namsan.
This year's edition of the weekly festival will feature an open-air market with a different theme each week — crafts, flowers, seasonal produce and coffee — while live music adds to the festival's vibrant atmosphere.
The festival kicks off April 5 with "Art in Parts," a creative market where craft artists will show off their creations and lifestyle goods, including curated selections from the Seoul Museum of Art and Space Uooyoung. Visitors can take part in a hands-on workshop to craft their own ceramic cups. The outdoor stage will feature a lineup of punk rock, pop ballad and country music performances. "Art in Parts" returns for its second run May 3.
On April 12 and May 10, the festival presents 'Art in Spring,' a seasonal market celebrating spring flowers and plants, artisanal teas and aromatic goods, and seasonal delicacies. The live music program will include pop, acoustic R&B and ballad performances.
April 19 and May 17, brings 'Art in Marche,' a farmers' market featuring over 60 teams of farmers and artisans offering fresh, seasonal produce alongside artisanal bread, cheese, beverages and handcrafted goods. The outdoor stage will highlight performances by artists inspired by gugak, or Korean traditional music.
At "Art in Coffee" on April 26 and May 24, specialty coffee roasters from across Korea will share their signature blends and brewing philosophies. Visitors can explore a wide selection of coffee-pairing desserts, coffee-related crafts and books. The event will be accompanied by live jazz and blues performances.
Running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the festival is open to the public with no prior registration required. For more details, visit the National Theater of Korea's official Instagram.
