Events
Seoul Opera Festival 2026 at Gangdong Arts Center: Verdi Gala (Oct 22) and Family Opera The Magic Flute (Oct 24)
AT A GLANCE
- Verdi gala
- Thu Oct 22, 7:30 pm, 120 min (15-min interval), R ₩50,000 / S ₩30,000
- The Magic Flute
- Sat Oct 24, 5 pm, 150 min (15-min interval), R ₩80,000 / S ₩50,000 / A ₩30,000
- Place
- Hangang Hall, Gangdong Arts Center (870 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul)
- Age limit
- Ages 8 and up for both shows
- Tickets
- Sold on platforms such as NOL Ticket
Two Seoul Opera Festival shows at Gangdong Arts Center are on sale: the Verdi gala “Viva Verdi” on October 22 and the family opera “The Magic Flute” on October 24. The gala costs ₩50,000 for R seats and ₩30,000 for S seats. The Magic Flute costs ₩80,000, ₩50,000 and ₩30,000 for R, S and A seats. Both are for ages 8 and up, in Hangang Hall, the main theater at Gangdong Arts Center in Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu. Checked on 2026-10-19.
The hero image is AI-generated and is not a photo of the real theater.
What are the two shows?
| Verdi gala “Viva Verdi” | Family opera “The Magic Flute” | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Thu, Oct 22, 7:30 pm | Sat, Oct 24, 5 pm |
| Running time | 120 min (including a 15-min interval) | 150 min (including a 15-min interval) |
| Price | R ₩50,000 / S ₩30,000 | R ₩80,000 / S ₩50,000 / A ₩30,000 |
| Age limit | Ages 8 and up | Ages 8 and up |
Both follow the NOL Universe ticket pages. Prices may differ by booking period or show date, according to the listings.
October 22: Verdi gala “Viva Verdi”
This evening show is billed as a “grand opera gala.” A gala picks well-known scenes instead of staging a whole opera, so it’s easy to try if opera is new to you. It starts at 7:30 pm on a weeknight and runs 120 minutes including the interval.
The cast listed on Popga is Seo Seon-young, Kim Yu-mi, Choi Seung-hyun, Park Seong-gyu, Yoon Jeong-su and Kang Hyeong-gyu.
October 24: family opera “The Magic Flute”
This is Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, presented for family audiences. It starts at 5 pm on Saturday and runs 150 minutes including the interval.
- Main roles: Tamino, Lee Jae-sik (tenor); Pamina, Kim Su-jeong (soprano); Papageno, Kim Won (baritone); Papagena, Jeong Hye-uk (soprano); Queen of the Night, Kim Seung-ri (soprano); Sarastro, Park Jun-hyeok (bass)
- Other roles: Monostatos, Kim Jae-il (tenor); the Ladies, Jeong Ye-won and Park Se-jin (sopranos) and Baek Sol-i (mezzo-soprano); the Good Narrator, Lee Seung-heon (baritone); the Evil Narrator, Kim Min-young; the Boys, Jo Na-jin, Kim Na-young and Hyeon Seo-young (sopranos)
- Orchestra and choir: Korea Coop Orchestra, Knua Opera Chorus and Little Angels Choir
- Production team: artistic director Shin Seon-seop, conductor Yang Jin-mo, director Kim Suk-young and music coach Kim So-kang
The listing notes that the cast may change.
Going with a child? Check the age limit first. Both shows are for ages 8 and up, and The Magic Flute runs 150 minutes, so think about your child’s attention span.
Getting there
- Address: Hangang Hall, Gangdong Arts Center, 870 Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul (Sangil-dong)
- Planning your time: the gala starts at 7:30 pm on a weekday, so leave extra travel time after work. The Magic Flute starts at 5 pm on Saturday and ends around 7:30 pm (at 150 minutes).
Who is it for?
- People who want to see opera for the first time (the gala)
- Families looking for a show for children aged 8 and up (The Magic Flute)
- Anyone who wants to hear famous scenes by Verdi or Mozart in a large theater
Not for
- Anyone expecting a full production such as La Traviata or Aida. The two shows covered in this post are a gala and a family opera.
FAQ
Where do I book? Both shows are sold on the NOL Universe ticket pages. Check remaining seats by grade on the booking page.
Is it okay for children? Both are for ages 8 and up. The Magic Flute is billed as a family opera.
How long are they? The gala runs 120 minutes and The Magic Flute 150, each including a 15-minute interval.
Looking for more autumn events? See our autumn festival calendar.
Sources
- NOL Universe, “2026 Seoul Opera Festival: Grand Opera Gala” https://nol.yanolja.com/ticket/products/26013295
- NOL Universe, “2026 Seoul Opera Festival: Family Opera The Magic Flute” https://nol.yanolja.com/ticket/products/26013403
- Popga, Seoul Opera Festival listing https://popga.co.kr/popup/10980
Checked on 2026-10-19. Prices and casts can change. Check the booking site before you buy.