Sejong Center, Performing arts center in Jongno District, South Korea.

Sejong Center is a performing arts facility in Jongno District with multiple performance spaces: the Grand Theater, M Theater, and Chamber Hall, plus two museums and exhibition galleries. These venues offer over 3,000 seats combined and host programs ranging from classical concerts to experimental theater productions.

The Citizens Hall, opened in November 1961, burned down in late 1972; Seoul then planned a large complex, with construction starting in January 1974. The center opened on 14 April 1978, its Grand Theater built with over 3,800 seats in mind as a possible venue for North-South reunification meetings. In 1999 it became an independent foundation, and the Grand Theater was renovated from 2003 to 2004.

The center is home to the Seoul Metropolitan Traditional Music Orchestra and Seoul Metropolitan Ballet, presenting both Korean classical and contemporary performances. You can experience traditional Korean music alongside modern pieces here, seeing how these different styles share the same stages.

The center is walkable and well connected by subway, making it straightforward to reach. Plan extra time to explore the different halls and gallery spaces before attending a performance.

The Sejong Arts Academy within the center runs specialized workshops and training programs for emerging artists throughout the year. This makes the place not just a venue for watching performances, but also a space where you can observe artistic development and education in action.