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Classical Concerts

‘Aida 1963’

Seoul Arts Center*

Nov. 25-30

On the occasion of 130th anniversary of establishment of Korea-Italy diplomatic relations, the renowned director Franco Zeffirelli’s 1963 version of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" will be staged at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from Nov. 25 to 30. Tickets cost 77,000 to 330,000 won. For more information, call (02) 722-5822 or visit www.iamopera.com.

The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma

Oct. 28

World-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform in Seoul with his Silk Road Ensemble on Oct. 28. They will play music from the ensemble’s newly released album, “A Playlist Without Borders” and some traditional Korean songs as well. Tickets cost 50,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5266 or visit www.crediastar.com.

‘Daegu Opera Festival 2014'

Daegu Opera House

Through Nov. 1

The 12th Daegu Opera Festival will be held at the Daegu Opera House in the southern city of Daegu through Nov. 1. The festival consists of the performances of six operas, "Turandot," "Romeo and Juliet," "La Traviata," "The Magic Flute," "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "The Pearl Fishers." Tickets cost 10,000 to 70,000 for each performance. Located near exit 1 of Daegu station on Daegu subway line 1. For more information, call (053) 666-6023 or visit www.daeguoperahouse.org.

Zubin Mehta & Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Hyundai Arts Center

Oct. 22

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, led by prominent conductor Zubin Mehta, will perform at Hyundai Arts Center in Ulsan on Oct. 22. The program will include Schubert's "Symphony No. 6 in C Major D. 589" and Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 5 in E minor op. 6." Tickets cost 100,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, call (052) 202-6300 or visit www.hhiarts.co.kr.

‘Kristijian Jarvi's Absolute Ensemble & Sarah Chang'

Sejong Center for the erforming Arts*

Oct. 23-24

Violin virtuoso Sarah Chang will perform with an orchestra, Absolute Ensemble, led by conductor Kristijian Jarvi at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 23 and 24. Tickets cost 70,000 to 300,000 won. For more information, call (02) 796-7078 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

David Russell

Scottish classical guitar virtuoso David Russell will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Oct. 22. Russell will play Antonio Vivaldi's sonatas, Enrique Granados's "Valses Poeticos" and J.S. Bach's "Partita I for Violin BWV 1002." Tickets cost 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-2512 or visit www.mastmedia.co.kr.

Big Tickets

Jason Mraz

Sejong Art Center for the Performing Arts*

Nov. 24-25

Grammy-winning pop singer Jason Mraz will have a concert in Korea once again at the Sejong Art Center for the Performing Arts from Nov. 24 to 25, promoting his new album. Californian folk band Raining Jane will perform together. Mraz will deliver his hits such as "Lucky" and "I'm Yours." Tickets cost 88,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (02) 332 3277 or visit www.livenation.kr.

g.o.d

Jamsil Sports Complex

Oct. 25

Veteran pop group g.o.d will perform at the Jamsil Sports Complex on Oct. 25, celebrating the group's reunion. Located near exit 5 of Sports Complex station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 44,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (02) 332-3277 or visit www.sidushq.com.

Seo Taiji

Oct. 18

Legendary Korean pop icon Seo Taiji will perform at the Jamsil Sports Complex in southern Seoul on Oct. 18, marking his return to stage in 5 years. He will sing some of the tracks from his new ninth studio album. Located near exit 5 of Sports Complex station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 121,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call 1588-1407 or visit www.seotaiji.com.

Museums

‘In Blue and White: Porcelains of the Joseon'

National Museum of Korea

Through Nov. 16

“Blue and White Porcelain Jar with Apricot and Bamboo Designs” will be displayed at National Museum of Korea through Nov. 16. / Courtesy of National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea features more than 500 porcelains from Joseon Kingdom period (1392-1910), including 10 pieces of national treasures. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. Tickets cost 3,000 won for elementary school students, 4,000 won for middle and high school students, and 5,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 1688-2046 or visit www.joseonchunghwa.com.

‘Encounter with Amitayus in Sukhavati'

Through Oct. 26

The National Museum of Korea presents the thematic exhibition "Encounter with Amitayus in Sukhavati, Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Hengguk Temple," which displays the large hanging scrolls used for Buddhist rituals. Admission is free. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 or Jungang line. For more information, call (02) 2077-9493 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

Pop & Jazz

Jang Ki-ha and the Faces

Lotte Card Art Center

Oct. 23-Nov. 2

Indie rock band Jang Ki-ha and the Faces will hold a concert as part of the band’s national tour at the Lotte Card Art Center in Hongdae, Seoul from Oct. 23 to Nov. 2. They will perform songs from their upcoming new 3rd studio album. Located near exit 9 and 10 of Hapjeong station on subway line 2 and 6. Tickets cost 88,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit drdsramc.com.

MR.BIG

AX-KOREA

Nov. 2

American rock band MR.BIG will hold a concert to mark their eighth album at the AX-KOREA on Nov. 2. They will perform both their new songs and best of their hits including "To Be With You," "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind," and "Shine." Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 110,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3141-3488 or visit www.allaccess.co.kr.

Yoon Do-hyun

Hakchon Blue Theater

Through Oct. 19

Rock vocalist Yoon Do-hyun will hold his first solo concert at the Hakchon Blue Theater through Oct. 19. He will sing various hits from his solo albums and his band YB. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa station of subway line 4. Tickets cost 77,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3485-8700 or visit deecompany.net.

Jeff Bernat

Oct. 17-19

Filipino-American pop singer Jeff Bernat will perform at Lotte Card Art Center from Oct. 17 to 19. He will sing the best of his hits including "Call You Mine," "If You Wonder" and "Cool Girls." Located near exit 9 and 10 of Hapjeong station on subway line 2 and 6. Tickets cost 99,000 won. For more information, call (02) 540-0821 or visit www.lottecardartcenter.com.

Whee Sung

Olympic Park

Dec. 6-7

R&B singer Whee Sung will have concert as part of his national tour at Olympic Park from Dec. 6 to 7. This will be his first solo concert in four years. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 77,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 1644-9496 or visit www.types.co.kr.

Roy Kim

Oct. 25-26

Pop singer Roy Kim will perform at the Olympic Park in southern Seoul from Oct. 25 to 26. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 88,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.cjenm.com.

'Grand Mint Festival 2014'

Olympic Park*

Oct. 18-19

The annual "Grand Mint Festival" will take place at the Olympic Park for two days from Oct. 18 to 19. Verbal Jint, Sweet Sorrow, John Park, Juck Lee, J Rabbit, 10cm are among the highlighted acts. Tickets cost 88,000 won for one day and 140,000 won for two days. For more information, call 1544-1555 or visit www.grandmintfestival.com.

Plays & Musicals

‘Mille Francs de Recompense’

Seongnam Arts Center*

“Mille Francs de Recompens,” a play based on Victor Hugo’s work will be staged at the Seongnam Arts Center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province on Oct. 25 and 26. / Courtesy of Seongnam Arts Center

The original cast of Theatre National de Toulouse from France will perform “Mille Francs de Recompense,” a play based on Victor Hugo’s work at the Seongnam Arts Center on Oct. 25 and 26. Tickets cost 10,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (031) 783-8000 or visit www.snart.or.kr.

‘La Cage Aux Folles’

LG Arts Center*

Dec. 9-Jan. 11

“La Cage Aux Folles,” a Broadway hit musical comes to the Korean stage at the LG Arts Center from Dec. 9 to Jan. 11, next year. Based on Jean Poiret’s play of the same title, the musical revolves around Albin and Georges, the gay couple and singers of the club, La Cage Aux Folles, and their beloved son Jean-Michel, who brings his fiance and her ultra-conservative parents. Musical actor Chung Sung-hwa will star as Albin. Tickets cost 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call 1666-8662 or visit www.lacage.co.kr.

‘Marie Antoinette'

Charlotte Theater

Nov. 11-Feb. 1

The Korean rendition of the musical "Marie Antoinette" will be staged at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul from Nov. 11 to Feb. 1 next year. Based on the novel "Queen Marie Antoinette" by Shusaku Endo, the musical portrays the dramatic and scandalous life of the last queen of France. Singer-turned-musical actress Oak Joo-hyun will star as Antoinette. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil station on subway line 2 and 8. Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1577-6478 or visit www.charlottetheater.co.kr.

‘Zorro'

Chungmu Art Hall

The Korean production of "Zorro" will be staged at Chungmu Art Hall through Oct. 26. Singers Yang Yo-seob of popular boy band BEAST and R&B singer Wheesung will alternate the role of Zorro, the black-clad masked outlaw and hero, and singers Seo Ji-young and Sonya will feature Inez, who falls in love with the hero. Tickets cost 50,000 to 130,000 won. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 764-7858 or visit www.mmusical.co.kr.

Dance

‘Snow White'

Nov. 14-16

Ballet performance “Snow White” will be staged at the Seoul Arts Center from Nov. 14 to 16. / Courtesy of Credi

France-based ballet company, Ballet Preljocaj, found by world-famous choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, will perform reinterpretation dance of the original fairytale "Snow White" at the Seoul Art Center from Nov. 14 to 16. In this ballet performance "Snow White," Gustavo Mahler's Symphonies and Jean Paul Gaultier's costumes will be presented. Tickets cost 30,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5266 or visit www.superseries.kr.

‘Cavalia'

Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Nov. 5-16

The equestrian circus, "Cavalia" will be staged by the original Canadian team at Jamsil Olympic Stadium from Nov. 5 to 16. Located near exit 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 50,000 to 250,000 won. For more information, call (02) 1588-5212 or visit www.c-live.co.kr.

‘The Seventh Symphony & The Rite of Spring'

Oct. 16-19

The Korean National Ballet company will perform the ballet version of Beethoven's "The Seventh Symphony" and Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" at Seoul Arts Center in Southern Seoul from Oct. 16 to 19. The performance is directed by the renowned ballerina Kang Sue-jin. Tickets cost 5,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call 02-587-6181 or visit www.kballet.org.

Benjamin Millepied & L.A. Dance Project

Nov. 13-14

Star choreographer Benjamin Millepied, best known for participating in 2010 American film, "Black Swan" will perform with his own dance company, Los Angeles Dance Project at the LG Arts Center in southern Seoul on Nov. 13 and 14. Tickets cost 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2005-0114 or visit www.lgart.com.