Seoul International Choreography Festival

28.10.2026(Wed)–01.11.2026(Sun)
Arko Arts Theater, Seoul

코레오하고, 콜라보하라! Choreo and Collabo!

As numerous artists who have emerged through the Seoul International Choreography Festival (SICF) continue to play leading roles on stages in Korea and around the world, SICF celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with a vibrant platform for experimenting with new artistic forms.


Moving beyond one-off exchanges, the 2026 Seoul International Choreography Festival seeks to build a sustainable international creative ecosystem and explore new possibilities for the performing arts in collaboration with artists and producers with global networks.


Choreographers from Finland, Spain, Slovenia, Cyprus, Hungary, and South Korea come together to explore some of the most fundamental questions the human body can pose. Featuring everything from internationally acclaimed works that have proven their value on the global stage, to sharp questions reflecting the concerns of our time, and bold experiments that push beyond the boundaries of genre, these 14 works presented over five days by artists with diverse cultural perspectives go far beyond the realm of performance. At this unique crossroads where different cultures intersect and collide through art, a new sensory experience awaits—one that invites you to breathe anew inside the theater.


Contemporary dance can sometimes feel unfamiliar and even disorienting, and that is precisely what makes it so thrilling. It is an opportunity to discover something hidden within yourself through stories unfolding on stage, and to open up a new space to breathe in your everyday life. Come and experience for yourself the most honest and vivid moments created by the body and by dance.

코레오하고, 콜라보하라! Choreo and Collabo!

As numerous artists who have emerged through the Seoul International Choreography Festival (SICF) continue to play leading roles on stages in Korea and around the world, SICF celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with a vibrant platform for experimenting with new artistic forms.

Moving beyond one-off exchanges, the 2026 Seoul International Choreography Festival seeks to build a sustainable international creative ecosystem and explore new possibilities for the performing arts in collaboration with artists and producers with global networks.

Choreographers from Finland, Spain, Slovenia, Cyprus, Hungary, and South Korea come together to explore some of the most fundamental questions the human body can pose. Featuring everything from internationally acclaimed works that have proven their value on the global stage, to sharp questions reflecting the concerns of our time, and bold experiments that push beyond the boundaries of genre, these 14 works presented over five days by artists with diverse cultural perspectives go far beyond the realm of performance. At this unique crossroads where different cultures intersect and collide through art, a new sensory experience awaits—one that invites you to breathe anew inside the theater.

Contemporary dance can sometimes feel unfamiliar and even disorienting, and that is precisely what makes it so thrilling. It is an opportunity to discover something hidden within yourself through stories unfolding on stage, and to open up a new space to breathe in your everyday life. Come and experience for yourself the most honest and vivid moments created by the body and by dance.

2008 SCF
2008 SCF

Programs

Oct 28, Main Theater

Oct 29, Small Theater

Oct 30, Main Theater

Oct 31, Small Theater

Nov 1, Main Theater

Events

29.10.2026
Workshop IHost: Tero Saarinen

Now in its 35th edition, SICF builds upon its accumulated experience and network to move beyond a conventional presentation format, evolving into a platform where choreographic processes and artistic languages can expand and connect. It also seeks to establish more structured collaborative production systems based on its festival network, while strengthening frameworks that encourage sustained exchange and connecti

30.10.2026
Showcase ExchangeParticipating choreographers: Jihee Go, Youngwoong Kim, Sangjun Park, Dongsol Seo, Suan Yoon, Junhong Cho

Over the years, the festival has expanded into an international platform where choreographers from Korea and around the world come together to exchange works that reflect the sensibilities of contemporary dance. ct the sensibilities of contemporary dance.

31.10.2026
Workshop IIHost: Sita Ostheimer, Álvaro Murillo

Over the years, the festival has expanded into an international platform where choreographers from Korea and around the world come together to exchange works that reflect the sensibilities of contemporary dance.

31.10.2026
Workshop IIIHost: Panos Malactos

Now in its 35th edition, SICF builds upon its accumulated experience and network to move beyond a conventional presentation format, evolving into a platform where choreographic processes and artistic languages can expand and connect. It also seeks to establish more structured collaborative production systems based on its festival network, while strengthening frameworks that encourage sustained exchange an

01.11.2026
Roundtable・PitchingModerator: Jina Lee (Interpreter: Jaehee Yoon)

In 2026, SICF turns its attention to artists who explore expanded formats of the performing arts. Furthermore, by developing mid- to long-term co-production and collaboration structures with internationally engaged producers, delegates, and artists, the festival aims to move beyond one-off exchanges to foster a sustainable global creative ecosystem, and to position itself as a leading platform shaping new currents in the Korean performing arts scene.

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Booking and Admission Guide

2026 SICF tickets can be purchased through the following platforms depending on the performance: Arko & Daehakro Arts Theater, YES24, Naver, and NOL Interpark.

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Discount Guide

Discount TypeRateTicket LimitEligibility & Requirements
Repeat Attendance Discount20%Eligible person only
-Holders of a paid physical ticket for another 2026 SICF Seoul International Choreography Festival performance (one discount per ticket)-A paid physical ticket or booking confirmation must be presented on the day of the performance. The supporting ticket will be stamped and may not be reused.
Student Discount20%Eligible person only
-Ages 25 and under (born on or after January 1, 2001)-Bring an ID, Youth ID Card, or student ID showing your date of birth.
Welfare Discount50%Up to 2 tickets per person
-Holders of a Welfare Card, National Merit Certificate, Righteous Person Certificate, or Exemplary Military Family Certificate-Bring the applicable Welfare Card or certificate on the day of the performance.
Uniformed Public Service Discount50%Up to 2 tickets per person
-Available to police officers, correctional officers, military personnel, and firefighters-Bring an employee ID or certificate of employment on the day of the performance.
Culture Nuri Card Discount50%Up to 2 tickets per person
-Holders of a Culture Nuri Card-Bring your Culture Nuri Card on the day of the performance.
Culture Relay Ticket20%Up to 2 tickets per person
-Holders of a paid ticket issued on or after January 1 of the previous year by a participating national or public performing arts venue-A paid physical ticket or booking confirmation must be presented on the day of the performance. The supporting ticket will be stamped and may not be reused.Only a booking confirmation from the attendee’s own account on the official app or website is accepted as proof; screenshots are not accepted.When a booking confirmation is used as proof, the physical ticket issued on the day of the performance will be stamped.
Group DiscountContact usGroups of 20 or more
-For group bookings, please contact the organizer by phone at 02-325-5702.
Important Notice

1)Discounts cannot be combined. Ticket types/discounts cannot be changed, cancelled, or refunded at the box office on the day of the performance.

2)You must bring valid physical proof of your discount eligibility (ID, student ID, Welfare Card, Multi-child Family Card, Maternity Handbook, or other supporting documents) to the venue on the day of the show.

3)If you fail to present valid proof upon ticket collection, you must pay the difference to the regular price.

Inquiries: 02-325-5702

About

Artistic Director

Choreographer Aesoon AHN has constantly translated Korea’s unique philosophical and aesthetic traditions, along with concepts like play, shamanism, and the energy of gut(spirit), into the language of contemporary dance. Marked by dynamic movement, refined rhythm, and distinctive spatial composition, her work is rooted in Korean sensibility yet constantly reaching beyond its boundaries. On stage, improvisational playfulness, spatial awareness, and order intersect to create entirely new movements.

Having served as Artistic Director of the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, the Seoul International Performing Arts Festival (SPAF), the Korea Performing Arts Center, and the Asia Dance Community, she has balanced her own distinct creative work with supporting next-generation dancers so they can continuously pursue new artistic attempts.Having shaped the topography of Korean contemporary dance through years of field-centered practices, she assumed office this year as the Artistic Director of SICF with a 35-year history. In this role, she is shining a spotlight on both domestic and international choreographers, opening a new chapter for global exchange and collaborations that challenge contemporary, innovative formats.

Aesoon AHN
Artistic Director Aesoon AHN

Archive

The Contemporary Dance Promotion Association of Korea

(1985~)

Established in January 1985, The Contemporary Dance Promotion of Korea is a non-profit organization officially registered with the former Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Founded by a collective of Korean dance artists, the organization was created to promote the development of Korean dance and to foster international understanding and cooperation through global exchange in the field of dance.

Today, under the leadership of Chairperson Jung-su YANG, the organization is composed of distinguished dance professionals from universities and the broader dance community, including three Vice Chairpersons and 52 Board Members. As one of Korea’s leading dance organizations, it serves as a central platform for advancing contemporary dance, supporting artistic development, and strengthening international collaboration and cultural exchange.

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