Jongno, Seoul Events in November: 23 Free, Exhibitions

What’s on in Jongno-gu (종로구), Seoul? 61 events listed for November 2026 in Seoul’s official cultural events database, sorted by when you can go. Not a ranking — within each list, free first, then by date. Refreshed every morning (2026-11-06).

• This weekend (Sat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8): 9 one-off or short events, 5 free — see them; plus 18 exhibitions and shows open any day — list
• Free: 23 free exhibitions, shows or festivals this month (and 15 free workshops or member-only events) — marked free in every list
• Next two weeks: 10 events starting by Nov 20, 2 free — list
• Last chance: 2 exhibitions and shows closing within a week — first [서울역사박물관] 서울도시계획 대관람 (Nov 8) — list
• With kids: 6 listings tagged for children, teens or families — list
• What kind this month: workshops and classes 22 · exhibitions 19 · concerts, theatre and dance 16 · festivals 2 · film 1 · other events 1

This weekend in Jongno (Sat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8)

One-off events and short runs (two weeks or less) on these days, by start date.

• [쿼드, 연극의 질문들] 김우옥 [혁명의 춤] — Oct 28 – Nov 8 · Seoul Munhwajaedan Daehak-ro Theater Kwodeu · All seats ₩50,000 · near Hyehwa Stn (200 m) · all ages
• 조준연·송성원 [Time in Hands] — Oct 30 – Nov 8 · CN Gallery · free · near Anguk Stn (500 m) · all ages
• SAD BOOK ― 다시 쓰기: 몸으로서의 도시 — Nov 2 – Nov 8 · 예술가의 집 전관, 마로니에공원, 낙산공원 · free · near Hyehwa Stn (250 m) · all ages
• [운현궁] 2026 기획전시 [운현궁, 뿌리展] — Nov 3 – Nov 8 10:00~17:00 · Unhyeongung Palace special exhibition gallery · free · near Anguk Stn (150 m) · all ages
• [세종문화회관] 26 세종시즌 [라보엠] — Nov 5 – Nov 8 · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Sejong Grand Theater · VIP seats ₩150,000 R seats ₩120,000 S seats ₩100,0 · near Gwanghwamun Stn (150 m) · ages 7+
• 강아솔 [안부인사] — Nov 6 – Nov 7 · Arts Center Rim Ateu Hall · paid · near Anguk Stn (400 m) · ages 8+
• [운현궁] 2026 서울 운현궁 「운현궁 한옥콘서트」 — Nov 7 19:30~20:30 · Unhyeongung Palace Norakdang · free · near Anguk Stn (150 m) · all ages
• 박희수의 정가 [설화(說花)] 말은 입김이 되어 눈꽃처럼 흩어진다 — Nov 7 · Seoul Donhwamun Gugak Hall · paid · near Anguk Stn (450 m) · primary-school age and up
• 상괭이에 관한 짧은 다큐와 추자도 항해기 [기록되지 않았던 바다] — Nov 8 14:00-15:30 · Nomuhyeonsimin Center Damokjeok Hall · free · near Anguk Stn (600 m) · all ages

Open any day — exhibitions and longer runs (18)

Already open and running at least another week, mostly exhibitions. Free ones first. Venue opening hours vary — check the organiser link.

• [서울공예박물관] 공예협력전시 [안동별궁, 시간의 겹] — Apr 28 – Aug 29, 2027 · Seoul Museum of Craft Art Jeonsi 1 Dong 3F special exhibition gallery · free · near Anguk Stn (150 m) · all ages
• 팔색찬란 – K로 가득한 지역 — Jun 4 – Dec 31 · Cheongwadae Sarangchae 1F · free · near Gyeongbokgung Stn (750 m)
• [서울우리소리박물관] 2026 서울우리소리박물관 기획전 [다시, 아리랑] — Jun 18 – May 30, 2027 · Seoul Urisori Museum special exhibition gallery (Byeolchae) · free · near Anguk Stn (400 m) · all ages
• [서울역사박물관] 태화관_시간을 잇는 공간 — Jun 26 – Mar 7, 2027 · Gongpyeongdosiyujeok Exhibition Hall special exhibition gallery · free · near Jonggak Stn (200 m) · all ages
• [서울문화재단] 큰 즐거움이 있는 길, [대-락(樂)로] — Aug 1 – Nov 21 · Seoul Yeongeuk Center 1F Raunji · free · near Hyehwa Stn (150 m)
• [서울시립 미술아카이브] 소장자료 기획전 [오윤] — Aug 27 – Feb 14, 2027 · Seoul Sirip Misurakaibeu Moeum-dong 1,2F · free · all ages
• [서울시청] 제3회 서울조각페스티벌 — Aug 29 – Nov 30 · Yeollinsonghyeonnokji Plaza, Ttukseom Hangang Park · free · near Anguk Stn (350 m) · all ages
• 2026 아뜰리에 광화 세 번째 전시 [물드는 빛] — Sep 1 – Nov 30 · 세종문화회관 외벽 미디어파사드(지하철 5호선 광화문역) · free · near Gwanghwamun Stn (150 m) · all ages
• [서울공예박물관] 현대공예 기증특별전 [에퀴녹스 : 추분_춘분] — Sep 22 – Mar 7, 2027 · Seoul Museum of Craft Art Jeonsi 1 Dong 3F special exhibition gallery · free · near Anguk Stn (150 m) · all ages
• [서울공예박물관] 공예동행@쇼윈도 #6. 실루엣 Silhouette — Oct 21 – Dec 6 · 10:00~18:00 (평일, 주말 동일) 매주 금요일 21:00까지 · free · near Anguk Stn (150 m) · all ages
• [서울공예박물관] 2026 신당창작아케이드 기획전시 《각각의 각》 — Oct 27 – Nov 15 · Seoul Museum of Craft Art Jeonsi 1 Dong 1F · free · near Anguk Stn (150 m) · all ages
• [서울공예박물관 어린이박물관] 《나무의 비밀》 – 소목장세미와 만나는 나무공예 — Nov 3 – Sep 19, 2027 · Gyoyuk-dong, Gitajangso 3F Eorini Museum · free · near Anguk Stn (150 m)
• and 6 more in the full list below

Coming up in the next two weeks (to Nov 20)

• 연극 [지금 정리할게요] — Nov 10 – Nov 15 · Seoul Hyehwa Station Daehak-ro R&J Theater · ₩20,000 · near Hyehwa Stn (400 m) · all ages
• 덜미2 – 어둠 속의 불빛이 우리를 — Nov 10 – Nov 12 · 다케이씨어터 (서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 259 2층) · All seats ₩30,000 · near Hyehwa Stn (300 m) · all ages
• [세종문화회관] 2026 누구나 클래식 with 대전시립교향악단 — Nov 10 19:30 · [Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Sejong Grand Theater · paid · near Gwanghwamun Stn (150 m) · ages 7+
• 제31회 한무숙문학상 수상자 구병모 소설가와 함께하는 [소설 읽는 시간 & 작가와의 대화] — Nov 13 15:00~16:30 · Hanmusungmunhakgwan gallery · free · near Hyehwa Stn (650 m) · all ages
• [서울시립교향악단] 2026 SPO Day — Nov 13 19:30 · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Cheimbeo Hall · free · near Gwanghwamun Stn (150 m) · primary-school age and up
• [세종문화회관] CHANGMO : MONOLITH — Nov 13 – Nov 15 · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Sejong Grand Theater · R seats ₩139,000 S seats ₩99,000 · near Gwanghwamun Stn (150 m) · ages 12+
• [운현궁] 「달빛 밀행-사라진 옥새의 행방을 밝혀라!」 1차 — Nov 13 18:30~20:30 · Unhyeongung Palace area · paid · near Anguk Stn (150 m) · ages 8+
• [운현궁] 2026 별 헤는 밤 운현궁(11월) — Nov 13 18:00~21:00 · Unhyeongung Palace area · paid · near Anguk Stn (150 m) · ages 10+
• [쿼드, 연극의 질문들] 화염 — Nov 14 – Dec 6 · Seoul Munhwajaedan Daehak-ro Theater Kwodeu · All seats ₩50,000 · near Hyehwa Stn (200 m) · all ages
• [세종문화회관] 26 세종시즌 [트리플 빌 올 포 한스 판 마넨] — Nov 19 – Nov 22 · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Sejong M Theater · R seats ₩70,000 S seats ₩50,000 · near Gwanghwamun Stn (150 m) · ages 7+

Last chance — closing within a week

• [서울역사박물관] 서울도시계획 대관람 — Aug 14 – Nov 8 · Seoul Museum of History special exhibition gallery A · free · near Gwanghwamun Stn (600 m) · all ages
• 증언 – 다음 페이지 2,745번째 기록 ― 2026년 일본군 ’위안부’ 문제 전시 — Oct 23 – Nov 11 10:30~18:00 · Ara Arts Center B1 · free · near Anguk Stn (350 m) · all ages

For kids, teens and families

Listings the organiser tagged as a children’s, youth or family event, or whose audience line names children or an age in months. Many are workshops that need booking.

• [서울공예박물관 어린이박물관] 《나무의 비밀》 – 소목장세미와 만나는 나무공예 — Nov 3 – Sep 19, 2027 · Gyoyuk-dong, Gitajangso 3F Eorini Museum · free · near Anguk Stn (150 m)
• [서울우리소리박물관] 2026 자율학습 프로그램 [우리소리 친구들] — Feb 9 – Dec 31 · 누마루 또는 교육실 · free · near Anguk Stn (400 m)
• [서울시립 미술아카이브] 진로 탐색 [아하, 아카이브!] — Mar 6 – Dec 4 · 서울시립 미술아카이브 배움동 2층 모두의 교실 · free
• [서울역사박물관] 2026년 청소년 박물관 톡(TALK) 모집안내 — Mar 24 – Dec 11 · Seoul Museum of History · free · near Gwanghwamun Stn (600 m)
• [서울문화재단] 2026 서울문화예술교육 프로그램 [모아, 담아] 1차 — May 1 – Nov 30 · Seoul Sinae citywide · free · near Hyehwa Stn (200 m)
• [서울문화재단] 2026 서울문화예술교육 프로그램 [모아, 담아] 2차 — Aug 11 – Dec 31 · Seoul Sinae citywide · free · near Hyehwa Stn (200 m)

All November 2026 listings by type

Exhibitions (19)

Concerts, theatre and dance (16)

Festivals (2)

Film (1)

Workshops and classes (22)

Other events (1)

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FAQ

What’s on in Jongno, Seoul this weekend?

9 short events for Sat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8, including [쿼드, 연극의 질문들] 김우옥 [혁명의 춤], 조준연·송성원 [Time in Hands], SAD BOOK ― 다시 쓰기: 몸으로서의 도시 (5 free); 18 exhibitions and shows open any day.

What free events are on in Jongno this month?

23 free exhibitions, shows or festivals, such as [서울공예박물관] 공예협력전시 [안동별궁, 시간의 겹], 팔색찬란 – K로 가득한 지역, [서울우리소리박물관] 2026 서울우리소리박물관 기획전 [다시, 아리랑], [서울역사박물관] 태화관_시간을 잇는 공간 and more.

What’s on in Jongno in the next two weeks?

10 events start between Nov 7 and Nov 20, including 연극 [지금 정리할게요] (Nov 10), 덜미2 – 어둠 속의 불빛이 우리를 (Nov 10), [세종문화회관] 2026 누구나 클래식 with 대전시립교향악단 (Nov 10).

Are there things to do with kids in Jongno?

6 listings are tagged for children, teens or families, such as [서울공예박물관 어린이박물관] 《나무의 비밀》 – 소목장세미와 만나는 나무공예 and [서울우리소리박물관] 2026 자율학습 프로그램 [우리소리 친구들]. Check the age line on each.

Can visitors join, or are some events for residents only?

None of this month’s listings here says it is for residents or members only. Workshops often need advance booking in Korean.

Why are the titles in Korean?

They are the official titles from the Seoul cultural events database. Ticketing sites and venue signs use the Korean title, so it is the name you need to search or show at the door; venue, dates and admission are given in English.

How do I book?

Follow the organiser link on each event (usually Interpark, Yes24, Melon Ticket or the venue). Most ticketing sites have an English or "global" page; free exhibitions usually need no booking.

Source: Seoul cultural events (culturalEventInfo) via Seoul Open Data Plaza; nearest station is the straight-line distance from the listed venue to Seoul’s subway station list · page updated 2026-11-06. Organisers submit their own listings; dates and prices can change — the organiser link is final.

Last updated 2026-11-04. Editorial policy