11 upcoming literature events
Seoul Outdoor Library 2026 — Reading Festival at Seoul Plaza
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Seoul Plaza
Season-long outdoor library program across central Seoul (Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square, and Cheonggyecheon Stream), Apr 23–Nov 1. Hours Fri–Sun: daytime 11:00–18:00; nighttime 16:00–22:00 beginning May (closed July–August). Free admission. A city-wide reading and relaxation experience inviting locals to browse books, linger outdoors, and enjoy public-space literature.
서울야외도서관 2026
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
책읽는 맑은 냇가)
The Seoul Outdoor Library brings reading to city spaces across Seoul from Apr 23 to Nov 1, 2026, at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square, and Cheonggyecheon. Free access with bookish activities, inviting all ages to enjoy literature outdoors in a vibrant urban setting.
서울 문화의 밤: 작가힙톡 — 제 꿈은 다 이루었어요
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 19:00
서울도서관 1층 생각마루
An intimate author talk at Seoul Library's ThinkMaru on 24 April at 7pm, featuring Seoeunhye and JangchaHyun in a Hip-Talk discussion titled 'My Dream Has Come True.' A thoughtful, bilingual library program with Q&A, exploring contemporary Korean writing in a warm urban space.
Book discussion: The Confessions of an English Opium-Eater
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 05:00
845
Join a lively book discussion of Thomas De Quincey's The Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. Explore the memoir's dreamlike scenes, moral questions, and Victorian context in a casual, social meetup.
"Eyeless in Gaza" by Aldous Huxley
Sun, 3 May 2026 at 07:00
The Craic House
Join Itaewon Book Club for a live reading and discussion of Eyeless in Gaza by Aldous Huxley, performed by an Earphones Award–winning narrator. An engaging world-literature evening at The Craic House in Seoul.
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.
Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
Sun, 24 May 2026 at 07:00
The Craic House
Join Itaewon Book Club in Seoul for a discussion of Elena Ferrante's Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, the third Neapolitan novel. Meet fellow readers at The Craic House for a lively exchange on Lila and Elena's intertwined lives and Ferrante's world-class storytelling.
"The Great War For Civilization" by Robert Fisk
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 07:00
The Craic House
Join Itaewon Book Club in Seoul for a discussion of Robert Fisk's The Great War for Civilization. Explore decades of Middle East conflict through Fisk’s reporting, in a casual, thoughtful book-club setting at The Craic House.
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.
Seoul International Writers' Festival 2026
Tue, 1 Sept 2026 at 10:00
Various venues, Seoul
A global literary celebration in Seoul featuring author readings, panel discussions, and writer conversations across multiple venues. The Seoul International Writers' Festival gathers hundreds of writers from around the world to share insights, stories, and ideas through sessions and readings.
Hangang Outdoor Library — Books, Jazz & Food Stalls
Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at 14:00
Yeouido / Ichon / Jamwon Hangang Park
Outdoor library along the Han River featuring 7,500 themed books, beanbag reading, live jazz, and outdoor cinema with food stalls—perfect for a relaxing cultural afternoon at Hangang Park in Seoul.