Gwanghwamun will transform into a dance venue for late summer evenings.
The 2025 Sejong Summer Festival: Four Nights of Dance in Seoul
Get ready to dance the night away in Seoul as the 2025 Sejong Summer Festival takes over Gwanghwamun Square from August 28 to August 31. The festival, hosted by the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, will transform the area into a vast open-air dance floor, starting each evening at 19:30[1][2][3].
The four-night event is divided into distinct dance genres:
- August 28: Kick off the festival with the energetic beats of Funk & Shuffle Night. Expect performances from KSDA Shuffle, a shuffle dance crew, and Aiki, the choreographer and Hook leader[2][3].
- August 29: On "Bbong & Techno Night," the square will be pulsating with the hypnotic rhythms of ppongjjak and techno. Chumsuncap, a creative dance troupe, will blend improvisational folk dance movements with the pulsating beats of techno[2][3]. The night will be led by Chumsuncap and Suncapboi from "Street Dance Fighter."
- August 30: The festival continues with "Hook Dance Night," featuring various forms of street dance such as hip-hop and locking[2][3].
- August 31: The festival culminates with the glamorous "Swing & Jazz Night." The square will be transformed into a Broadway-style setting, with performances from Sage Min Swingtet, Bordeaux Swing, Tuxedo Junction, and more[2][3]. Swing acts Airdrop, Jazz Witz, Bopster & Giant Steps, and large-scale choreography by Hip It Up will also be part of the evening.
Additionally, a free onsite swing dance workshop will be held on Aug. 31, teaching basic steps and allowing participants to move with the music. The workshop will be held in three short, omnibus-style sessions, open to both pre-registrants and walk-up participants on the day of the event[2][3].
Reservations for the festival are available via the Sejong Center's website, with remaining seats available on a first-come, first-served basis at the venue[4]. For those unable to stand for long periods, the center's grand staircase will be opened as a seating area[4].
For precise reservation links and ticket availability, checking official festival websites or authorized ticket platforms soon is recommended.
[1] Seoul Metropolitan Government's announcement of the 2025 Sejong Summer Festival [2] Sejong Center for the Performing Arts' press release [3] Seoul City's calendar of events [4] Sejong Center for the Performing Arts' ticketing information
During the evening of August 28, catch the exhilarating Funk & Shuffle Night as part of the 2025 Sejong Summer Festival, a home-and-garden transformation that brings outdoor-living to Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul. To unwind after the festival, immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of Swing & Jazz Night on August 31, concluding this week-long entertainment extravaganza.
