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Oct 11, 2026

22nd Seoul Wow Book Festival 2026

October 16–18, 2026, in Hongdae. The free street book fair is on Red Road R1/R2; the free illustration exhibition is in the Red Road gallery. Paid events are at separate venues: Platform P talks (KRW 13,000), Sanwoolim Café talks (KRW 8,000), Reading Wave (KRW 25,000) and performances at Sanwoolim Theater. These prices come from organizer-submitted tourism information updated October 6. Individual start times, availability, foreign-language assistance and weather arrangements have not been independently verified. Check the ticket's exact venue and reservation details.

Start
Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM KST
End
Oct 18, 2026, 9:30 PM KST
Venue
홍대 레드로드 R1·R2 및 인근 프로그램별 실내공간(플랫폼P·산울림소극장 등; 재확인 필요)
Address
서울특별시 마포구 서교동 홍대 레드로드 R1·R2 일대(실내 행사장 주소는 별도)
Why it matters now

Plan a free book-market visit October 16–18 or book separate paid programs; free admission does not include all workshops or performances. Confirm live booking and timing on the organizer's website.