SEJONG CENTER

1. Ticket Reservation Guide

1) Sejong Inspiration Package Holder Pre-sale

- Target : Sejong Inspiration Package holders (Total 50 tickets)

- Pre-sale Starts : Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM

- Package Purchase Deadline : Monday, January 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM

- Important Note : Package holders must complete their date and seat selection for the Reading & Listening Stage before the General Sale opens. Please note that the Sejong Center is not responsible for the unavailability of seats once the General Sale begins. We strongly recommend completing your reservation during the pre-sale period.

2) Membership Pre-sale

- Target : Subscription Plus, Subscription Lite, and Sejong S-Membership holders

- Pre-sale Starts : Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM

3) General Sale

- General Sale Starts : Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM

- Available to : All Sejong Center website members and the general public.

2. Age Limit & Admission

- This program has a minimum age requirement. Please check the eligible birth year before booking.

- Children under the age limit will not be admitted, regardless of whether they hold a ticket or are accompanied by a guardian.

- You must bring a valid ID (Resident ID, Driver's License, Mobile ID, Youth ID, etc.) for age verification.

- Cancellations or refunds on the day of the performance due to lack of ID are not permitted.

3. Ticket Pick-up

- The ticket box opens 1 hour before the performance starts.

- Temporary Information Desk, Grand Theater 1st Floor Lobby.

* Please enter through the 'Sejong Lounge' entrance, which connects to the Grand Theater (rather than the main entrance).

- Please bring your reservation confirmation or a valid ID.

- Tickets are available for on-site pick-up only. Lost tickets cannot be reissued, and admission will not be granted without a ticket.

- No cancellations, refunds, or changes are allowed after the cancellation deadline.

4. Seating & Entrance

- This is a non-assigned seating performance with temporary seats arranged on the stage.

- Entry begins 30 minutes before the show on a first-come, first-served basis, guided by staff.

- Since it takes time to move to the stage-seating area, please pick up your ticket and be ready to enter at least 10 minutes before the start.

- Due to the nature of the program, late entry may be restricted. Refunds or changes are not possible for delays caused by traffic or parking. Using public transportation is highly recommended.

5. Audience Guidelines

- This is not a live performance; it is a curated program for enjoying books and music together.

- Moving to other seats after the program begins is not permitted.

- Any unauthorized photography, filming, or recording is strictly prohibited. (Photos are only allowed before and after the program for copyright protection.)

- If you leave during the performance, there may be a waiting period for re-entry.

6. Belongings & Cloakroom

- No food or beverages, including bottled water, are allowed inside the stage-seating area.

- Items that may disturb others are not allowed. Please use the cloakroom before entering.

- The cloakroom on the 2nd floor of the Grand Theater has limited space. Please minimize your belongings. Large items may not be accepted for storage.

"The magnificent curtain falls, and silence descends upon the stage. In this quiet interlude, a time flows exclusively for you."

The stage—a place you have only ever gazed upon from the audience seats. To mark the opening of the 2026 Sejong Season, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts invites you to become the protagonist of this secret space.

Listen in advance to the music featured in the 2026 Sejong Season, and encounter the inspiration and questions posed by the performances in a more delicate and sensuous manner.

As the deep contemplation evoked by the written word—through verses from the Munhakdongne Poetry Series—converges with the infinite imagination unleashed by music, the empty stage transforms into a small universe filled entirely with your inner self.

Listening. Scenes from 2026, Encountered in Advance

For the 2026 Sejong Season, we have curated the most beautiful moments from its 27 stories. Join us in listening to melodies that journey through gaze and loss, leading eventually to consolation and delight.

Part 1. Silence & Breath Transparent emotions faced within silence

- John Cage : In a Landscape

· Triple Bill <All for Hans van Manen> (Nov. 19–22 / Sejong M Theater)

- Domenico Scarlatti : Sonata in B minor, K. 87

· Triple Bill <All for Hans van Manen> (Nov. 19–22 / Sejong M Theater)

Part 2. Sorrow & Reflection Depths reached only when confronting sorrow

- Alexandre Desplat : Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 | 1. Lily's Theme · Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in Concert (May 15–17 / Sejong Grand Theater)

- Franz Schubert : String Quartet No. 14 "Death and the Maiden" | II. Andante con moto

· Double Bill <Death and the Maiden> (Aug. 15–16 / National Theater of Korea, Haeoreum Grand Theater)

· Triple Bill <All for Hans van Manen> (Nov. 19–22 / Sejong M Theater)

Part 3. Consolation & Warmth Warm waves embracing a broken heart

- Elaine Hagenberg : “Caritas” from ILLUMINARE

· Masterpiece Series I <Always, Spring> (Mar. 12–13 / Sejong Chamber Hall)

- Ludwig van Beethoven : Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 | II. Largo

· Myung-Whun Chung × KBS Symphony Orchestra × Sunwook Kim

<Beethoven + Brahms> (Oct. 4 / Sejong Grand Theater)

Part 4. Resurrection & Delight Hope blooming anew and absolute joy

- Astor Piazzolla : Resurrección del Ángel

· Triple Bill <All for Hans van Manen> (Nov. 19–22 / Sejong M Theater)

- Carl Orff : "In trutina" from Carmina Burana

· Masterpiece Series II <Carmina Burana> (May 21 / Sejong Grand Theater)

- Keith Jarrett : The Köln Concert - Part I

· Double Bill <Bliss & Jakie> (Mar. 14–21 / Sejong M Theater)

* The playlist is subject to change.

Reading. Poetry Collections Infused with Music 2026 Sejong Season × Munhakdongne Poets Selection

27 productions and 27 poetry collections. We have curated a selection of books from the Munhakdongne Poets Selection that perfectly mirror the emotional texture of our performances. Take a seat on the chairs arranged on the stage and open a book of your choice. Sentences read accompanied by music will engrave themselves more deeply and vividly into your heart.

The 27 curated poetry collections are available on the stage. Please feel free to linger as long as you wish, discovering sentences that speak to you.

Munhakdongne Poets Selection Since its inception in 2011, this series has established itself as Korea's representative poetry collection, beloved by readers for encompassing everyone from masters of the Korean poetic canon to ambitious new voices. Pursuing both youthful sensibility and deep contemplation, the Munhakdongne Poets Selection conveys the beauty of poetry and continues to expand the horizons of Korean literature.

Special Gift Announcement for "Sejong Inspiration Package" Customers

We are pleased to present a special gift to customers who have purchased the "Sejong Inspiration Package." Experience a time of deeper relaxation and immersion with hinok’s "Calm & Balance Sachet Kit" (valued at approx. 20,000 KRW), designed to further enhance your immersion in the <Reading & Listening Stage>.