Literature Week 2026

Event Program

- Main Programs: Exhibitions and Literature Programs / Performances / Book Talks / Workshops / Collaboration Programs / Opening Ceremony, etc. 1. Opening Ceremony - Date: September 16, 2026 19:30 - Venue: ARKO Arts Theater Small Theater - Main Program: An opening ceremony commemorating the 11th anniversary and introducing 'Sideways Glance,' the theme of Literature Week 2026. 2. Theme Stage - Venue: ARKO Arts Theater Small Theater / ARKO Dream Field Theater / Artists' House 2nd Floor Lounge / Artists' House 3rd Floor Multipurpose Hall - Main Program: Book talks, readings, dialogues, performances, etc. featuring prominent Korean writers, playwrights, poets, actors, and directors. 3. Collaboration Stage - Venue: ARKO Arts Theater Small Theater / ARKO Dream Field Theater / Artists' House 2nd Floor Lounge / Artists' House 3rd Floor Multipurpose Hall - Main Program: Korean Literature Criticism Forum / Youth Literature Talk / Collaboration programs with publishers and literary museums, etc. 4. Our Neighborhood Program - Period: August 24, 2026 – September 20, 2026 - Venue: Local bookstores nationwide - Main Programs: Literature Week book talks and workshops held across the country, directly curated by 30 local bookstores 5. Exhibition - Venue: Space Yeollim, 1st Floor, Arko Art Museum - Main Programs: Collaborative exhibition with the Contemporary Children's Book Art Museum 6. Participation Programs - Venue: Marronnier Park area - Main Programs: Pop-up booths / Book lounge / DIY mirror making experience / Mission Bingo, etc.