11 upcoming literature events
"War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 07:00
The Craic House
Join Itaewon Book Club at The Craic House for a lively reading and discussion of War and Peace by Tolstoy. This world-literature meetup invites fans to explore Napoleon's invasion of Russia and the novel's rich cast in a cozy, sociable setting.
Marcher, écrire – Rencontre avec Sylvain Tesson, écrivain voyageur
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Institut Français de Séoul
Join acclaimed travel writer Sylvain Tesson for an intimate discussion at the Institut Français de Séoul. In Marcher, écrire, he speaks about his journeys, writing process, and the art of travel, offering insights into memory, place, and language at a premier cultural venue in Seoul.
Dialogue littéraire: Tesson & Yeoul Jung
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Institut Français de Séoul
An intimate literary dialogue between Sylvain Tesson and Yeoul Jung at the Institut Français de Séoul, exploring why we feel the need to return to nature. A bilingual evening mixing travel writing, philosophy, and cultural exchange in Seoul's literary scene.
Rencontre littéraire avec Sylvain Tesson
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Institut Français de Séoul
Renowned French travel writer Sylvain Tesson discusses his journeys from Siberia to Tibet at the Institut Français de Séoul, sharing insights on travel writing, culture, and the lure of remote landscapes.
Literary talk: Sylvain Tesson on Les Piliers de la mer
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Institut Français de Séoul
A literary evening at Institut Français de Séoul with Sylvain Tesson discussing his latest book, Les Piliers de la mer. The talk explores travel writing, nature, and memory in a refined, intimate setting.
Literary talk: Sylvain Tesson at Institut Français de Séoul
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Institut Français de Séoul
An evening with acclaimed French author Sylvain Tesson as he discusses his works in a literary talk hosted by the Institut Français in Seoul, in collaboration with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.
« Le Petit Prince » d’Antoine de Saint Exupéry
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Institut Français de Séoul
A bilingual Franco‑Korean reading of Le Petit Prince, officially certified by the Fondation Antoine de Saint Exupéry pour la jeunesse to celebrate the 80th anniversary. Held at Institut Français de Séoul on 26 March 2026 at 7:00 PM, offering a literary, family‑friendly evening in Seoul.
SEORAE BOOK CLUB: every last Wednesday of each month
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 10:00
Itaewon Global Village Center
35th Sinchunmunye Festival – Official Participant Work
Thu, 2 Apr 2026
ARKO Arts Theater (Small Hall)
Official participant work for the 35th Sinchunmunye Festival, staged at ARKO Arts Theater's Small Hall. This literary-theater piece blends contemporary Korean poetry with performative staging, offering an intimate glimpse into modern Korean writing within a formal festival setting.
Seoul International Book Fair 2026
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 10:00
COEX Convention & Exhibition Center
Seoul International Book Fair 2026 returns to COEX, showcasing thousands of publishers, seminars, author talks, and international publishing events from June 24–28. Explore new titles, meet authors from Korea and abroad, and network with industry professionals at Korea’s largest book fair.
Seoul International Book Fair 2026 — Day 3
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 at 10:00
COEX Convention & Exhibition Center
Day 3 of the Seoul International Book Fair at COEX brings a vast expo of publishing from Korea and beyond. Wander among publishers, discover new releases, attend author talks and signings, and enjoy a day full of bookish discoveries in Seoul.