5 winter shows by international artists to discover at live halls

This is your chance to see Nothing’s Carved In Stone at their first solo show in Korea. It runs 90 minutes on Sunday, December 20 at 6 p.m. at Rolling Hall, and is announced as all standing. It suits anyone who'd rather focus on one band's set in a Hongdae live hall than in a big exhibition hall. The show start time and audience entry time are different, so it helps to keep the two separate in your head.

Standing tickets are 88,000 won, and the show is open to all ages. Ticket exchange and on-site sales begin 90 minutes before the show, and entry begins 30 minutes before, in the number order assigned at booking. The official notice says that if your number has passed, you'll enter last, so give yourself plenty of time to arrive. Having a number doesn't mean you get a seat. Winter coats and big bags can be a burden when standing, so check the storage information too.

Penthouse's 〈Neon Garden in Seoul〉 is officially announced as the band's first solo show in Korea. It takes place on Saturday, December 19 at 7 p.m. at YES24 LIVE HALL, following on from their 〈Neon Garden〉 tour in Japan. For fans who already listen to their music it's a chance to see the tour show, and for newcomers it can be a relaxed way to get to know a band live.

1st-floor standing is 110,000 won and 2nd-floor reserved seats are 121,000 won, so there are two ways to watch. Even at the same show, decide with your companion first whether you'd rather stand and focus on the stage or sit and listen. Per the official terms, preschool children are not admitted. The live hall is at 20 Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, a different location from Rolling Hall and Sangsangmadang in Hongdae. Check the venue name and floor section on your booking, and leave with weekend evening traffic in mind.

Kawasaki Takaya's Korea show takes place on Sunday, December 20 at 6 p.m. at YES24 LIVE HALL. Since it's a single date, it's a good one to consider when planning a weekend in Seoul together with a music date. There's another show at a different live hall the same day, so deciding first which artist you want to see and how you prefer to watch makes the choice easier.

Tickets are 110,000 won for 1st-floor standing and 121,000 won for 2nd-floor reserved seats. If standing for a long time is tough, consider a reserved seat; if you want the energy of a standing show, compare the 1st floor. The official notice states that preschool children are not admitted. This is a separate event from the Penthouse show at the same venue the day before and needs its own ticket, so check both the date and the artist's name. The venue is YES24 LIVE HALL at 20 Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu, and the show starts at 6 p.m.

The Seoul show of Lovely Summer Chan's 〈LSC 10th Anniversary GIG tour〉 takes place on a Monday night in the first month of the new year. This 10th anniversary tour date is on January 11, 2027 at 8 p.m. at KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Live Hall. You could plan it as an evening out, with a meal in Hongdae before or after, or as a chance to hear music you already love performed live.

KOPIS, the national performing arts box office network, lists tickets at 88,000 won for all seats, a running time of 90 minutes, and admission for all ages. Rather than guessing the seating layout or entry method from the "all seats" price listing alone, it's more accurate to check the official booking information. Your destination is Hongdae Sangsangmadang at 65 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, not a Sangsangmadang in another area. With an 8 p.m. start on a Monday, work out your travel time after work first, and plan to arrive by the audience entry time on your ticket.

NIGHTLY's Seoul show takes place on Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 8 p.m. at Rolling Hall. It's a weeknight option in the new year for anyone who wants to see a band in a live hall. The official running time is 120 minutes and it's all standing, so it's good to know up front that you'll need to prepare differently than for a seated show.

General GA tickets are 88,000 won, and PGA Early Entry tickets are 138,000 won. The key difference between the two, as announced, is that PGA ticket holders enter first, followed by GA. Even if a ticket class has "seat" in its name, it doesn't mean a reserved seat. The show is open to all ages, and comfortable shoes and a light bag will help given the time spent standing and waiting to get in. Rather than expecting extra perks, choose based on the conditions published on the booking page.