Daegu Arts Center, where you can choose performances and exhibitions inside Duryu Park

Opening of the Performance Hall on May 21, 1990; the process of Duryu Park becoming a cultural zone

The Daegu Culture and Arts Center Performance Hall opened on May 21, 1990. The Daegu History and Culture Encyclopedia records its initial establishment site at 201, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu. Research materials outline the process of creating the facility, which includes a performance hall, an art museum, Yeryeongwan, and an open-air music hall, after planning began in March 1981.

This is not a single venue but a group of cultural facilities located within Duryu Park. The site area is introduced as 66,100㎡ with a total floor area of 18,488㎡. Beyond the main building, visitors can combine their visit with the Kolon Open Air Music Hall and the park's walking trails. Since arriving just before a performance leaves little time to see the outdoor spaces, it is better to arrive at least 30 minutes early on the day of the show.

Palgong Hall with 1,008 seats and Biseul Hall with 239 seats; seating capacity to check before booking

Palgong Hall is classified as a large theater with a stage area of 617㎡ and a seating capacity of 1,008. It is primarily used for large-scale orchestras, choirs, dance, and musicals that require a significant stage size. When selecting seats, you should check the layout for each performance along with the age requirements for viewing.

Biseul Hall is a small theater with 239 seats. Official space descriptions highlight this venue as having strengths for theatrical performances and recitals. Even for events within the same center, Palgong Hall and Biseul Hall differ in terms of entrance location, number of seats, and waiting area density. It is important not to confuse the specific venue name written in the reservation text with the general facility name, 'Daegu Culture and Arts Center'.

• Main Phone: 053-430-7600
• Performance Reservation Inquiries: 053-430-7667, 053-430-7668
• Food and drinks are prohibited inside the performance halls and seating areas.

Space Hybe Exhibition Halls 1–5 and 13 exhibition halls; why you shouldn't assume admission is free

The Art Museum features Space Hybe Exhibition Halls 1–5 on the first floor and Exhibition Halls 6–13 on the second floor. Space Hybe, which opened in March 2025 as a dedicated space for special exhibitions, is a reconfigured area of the existing halls where the center's curated exhibitions and paid special exhibitions may be held.

Viewing hours for each exhibition are typically announced as 10:00–18:00 during the winter season (November–March), with a condition that it is closed on Mondays. However, admission fees vary by exhibition. For example, the "Andy Warhol: Selling Art" exhibition scheduled from July 3 to October 25, 2026, is guided at 20,000 KRW for adults and 15,000 KRW for children and teenagers. Therefore, one should not uniformly assume that the art museum is free.

• Exhibition Viewing Hours: Check announcements for each exhibition
• Regular Closures: Many exhibitions are announced as closed on Mondays
• Exhibition Venue: Art Museum Space Hybe Halls 1–5 or Halls 6–13

The uses of Dalgubeol Hall (110/57 seats) and Forest Theater (700 seats)

Dalgubeol Hall is a meeting and academic seminar space equipped with 110 meeting seats, 57 observer seats, and video facilities. In general facility guides, it is also introduced as an international conference hall with simultaneous interpretation facilities for five languages, though the seat information on detailed facility pages is listed as 110 and 57 seats. Meeting attendees should check the route towards the exhibition hall rather than the performance hall seating.

The Forest Theater, located behind the exhibition hall, has 700 seats and is used for concerts, dance, and Madangnori (traditional outdoor performances). Yeryeongwan houses 8 practice rooms and 3 offices, while the Kolon Open Air Music Hall is located separately from the main center building but within the same Duryu Park. Operating announcements for outdoor schedules may change depending on rain, heatwaves, or cold waves, so announcements on the day of the event should take priority.

How to divide time between Duryu Park strolls and performance times after arriving at 201, Gongwonsunhwan-ro

The road name address is 201, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu, and the zip code is 42672. Since the center is located within Duryu Park, setting your destination simply as 'Daegu Culture and Arts Center' might not lead you directly to the specific performance hall, art museum, or open-air music hall, as they are spread out. Taxi or car users should provide the specific name of the performance venue or exhibition hall to the driver or navigation system to reduce confusion.

Parking lots are operated, but visitor vehicles can become concentrated on performance days. User feedback from July 2025 mentions that parking on performance days can be difficult, so arriving by car right at the start time provides little flexibility. Since parking fees and general opening conditions may change by event, it is safe to check with the center's main number at 053-430-7600 before departure.

• Address: 201, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
• Parking: Center parking lot available, possible congestion on performance days
• Recommended Stay: 60–90 minutes for exhibitions only, 2–3 hours if combining with a performance or park stroll

Foreigners and stroller users should use the English facility guide and indoor routes first

The center separately labels Palgong Hall, Biseul Hall, Art Museum, Dalgubeol Hall, and Kolon Open Air Music Hall in its English facility information. English-speaking visitors can check the English names of the performance halls and exhibition halls on the official English page in advance to easily match them with signs on-site.

Stroller or wheelchair users may find it more advantageous for route planning to schedule indoor events at the performance hall or art museum rather than at the outdoor theater or park trails. However, because detailed information on wheelchair seating, elevator routes, disabled parking spaces, and the availability of assistive devices can be difficult to confirm through public data alone, it is recommended to inquire about seating and entry routes at 053-430-7600 or the reservation numbers 053-430-7667/7668 before booking.

• Official Website: https://daeguartscenter.or.kr
• English facility guide provided
• Recommended to inquire in advance for specific accessibility details per schedule