The Theater Alley of Daegu's Daemyeong Performance Street Starting from Exit 2 of Namsan Station

Performance Alley of Gyemyung-jungang 1-gil, Renamed in 2017

Daemyeong Performance Street is a performance culture specialized street formed around the Keimyung University Daemyeong Campus, specifically in the area of Gyemyung-jungang 1-gil. Nam-gu Office explains that a self-sustaining foundation was created here as theater companies, musicians, private art studios, game production and distribution companies, art planning companies, and musical instrument stores gathered. According to public data, the street length is about 500m and 35 shops are registered, making it a place where you walk through the entire alley to find performance venues rather than just visiting a single building.

The name was changed from 'Daemyeong Performance Culture Street' to 'Daemyeong Performance Street' in 2017. Afterwards, with the official opening of the Daemyeong Performing Arts Center on February 23, 2018, a hub was created to combine performance information, exhibitions, and education on the street. Nam-gu's landscape improvement plan includes 670m of floor patterns, 300m of LED night landscapes, installation of 20 smart benches, and the creation of a performance-themed station at Namsan Station, linking the current pedestrian-centered alley scenery with the performance street revitalization project.

Daemyeong Performing Arts Center 11:00–21:00, Street Itself Open Year-Round

The street itself is not a facility that requires a ticket. The Korea Tourism Organization's barrier-free tourism information guides Daemyeong Performance Street as open year-round and free of charge. Therefore, while there are no time constraints for walking the alley during the day, individual programs must be checked for actual performance attendance as each small theater's schedule, closing days, and reservation deadlines vary.

The Daemyeong Performing Arts Center, the main information hub, operates from 11:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays and public holidays, according to the official website. The 4th-floor office phone is 053-621-8005–6, and the 1st-floor information desk is 053-621-8007. Use of the center's exhibition hall and performance information is guided as free, but paid plays and concerts on the street vary in price and reservation site depending on the work. For example, a performance at the Ujeon Small Theater in July 2026 was announced as 50,000 KRW for all seats, so the distinction between 'visiting the street is free' and 'performance tickets are separate' must be made.

• Street: Open year-round, free
• Daemyeong Performing Arts Center: Tue–Sun 11:00–21:00
• Center Closed: Mondays and public holidays
• Center Main Inquiry: 053-621-8005~6
• Theater Information Desk: 053-621-8007

About 3 Minutes from Exit 2 of Namsan Station on Line 3 to Daemyeong Performing Arts Center

For first-time visitors, Exit 2 of Namsan Station on Daegu Metro Line 3 is the most specific reference point. After crossing the street from the exit towards Gyemyung-jungang 1-gil and entering the alley, it is about a 3-minute walk to the Daemyeong Performing Arts Center according to official guidance. The entire street continues around the Keimyung University Daemyeong Campus, so the route becomes simpler if you visit the center first to check the day's performance information before moving toward the small theaters.

Bus options vary depending on the stop. At Namsan Station (Prince Hotel), you can use buses 306, 509, 518, 650, 706, 805, Namgu 1, and Sunhwan 2-1. At Keimyung University Daemyeong Campus, buses 509, 650, 706, 805, 836, Dalseo 4, and Sunhwan 2-1 are available. At the Daegu Digital Industry Promotion Agency stop, 300, 306, 518, 609, 651, 808, Namgu 1-1, and Dalseo 4 stop, while 300, 609, 651, and 836 stop at Gyeongbuk Technical High School.

Center Without Parking, Use Nearby Paid Public Parking

The official guide for Daemyeong Performing Arts Center states that there are no separate parking facilities and instructs vehicle users to use nearby paid public parking. It is not suitable to search for a parking space in the alley right at the performance start time. In particular, since admission to small theater performances may be restricted after the start time, it is safer for those with vehicles to inquire with the venue in advance about parking locations and walking times.

Wheelchair and stroller users can first refer to the walking conditions of the street itself. The Korea Tourism Organization information indicates that wheelchair access is possible as there are no steps in the main access roads and entry paths. However, as Daemyeong Performance Street is an alley with multiple small theaters and shops, you must separately check with the individual venues for toilets, seating, elevators, service dog accompaniment, and foreign language guidance.

• Center Parking: None
• Vehicle Use: Use nearby paid public parking
• Street Accessibility: Guided as no steps on main access roads and paths
• Recommended Stay: 30–60 minutes for alley walk and center exhibition; plan by adding 30 minutes to the performance running time if including a show

A Hub Building of 2018 Seen Through Academy Hall, Theater Exhibition Hall, and VR Experiences

The address of the Daemyeong Performing Arts Center is 54 Gyemyung-jungang 1-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu, and it is introduced as a landmark of Daemyeong Performance Street. There is an Academy Hall in the basement, and the building includes a performance information hall, a theater exhibition experience hall, and a performance IT experience hall. The center is not just a performance venue but a complex hub designed to support the creation of local artists, foster performance professionals, and provide information on street performances.

The center's official FAQ mentions the 2nd-floor theater exhibition hall and 3rd-floor VR experience, and instructs group visits to inquire at 053-621-8005–6. The special exhibition in the first half of 2026 was also operated for free, and the guided viewing time was 30–40 minutes. However, as the actual operation and content of exhibitions and VR experiences may vary by season, it is recommended to check the day's program on the performance information board of the official website before departure.

How to Match the Road Festival and Small Theater Tickets on the Same Day

A characteristic of Daemyeong Performance Street is that it does not provide the same exhibition every day like a specific museum. Nam-gu Office announces that it holds a Road Festival every year, showcasing plays by Daemyeong-dong theater companies, invited external works, and street performances of musicals, dance, and movement. Past Daegu tourism guides also introduced a Road Festival configuration where works by 10 theater companies were held simultaneously in 6 small theaters.

When deciding on a visit date, it is efficient to first look at the monthly performance information on the Daemyeong Performing Arts Center website and check the location, start time, running time, entrance fee, and reservation link for each work. For instance, a performance at the Ujeon Small Theater announced in July 2026 operated at 19:30 on Fridays, 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, with an 80-minute running time. Since these schedules change for each work, arrival times should be set differently depending on whether you will only walk the street or watch a performance.

Group Keimyung University Daemyeong Campus and Alley Theaters, but Plan Sunday Schedules More Tightly

The nearby attractions for Daemyeong Performance Street presented by Nam-gu Office are the Daemyeong Performing Arts Center, small theaters within the street, and Keimyung University Daemyeong Campus. Since this street was created as art groups and related businesses accumulated around the campus, it is more suited to observing small theater signs, workshops, and shops in the alley before and after a performance rather than a trip quickly consuming architectural landmarks.

However, the business hours of the street's commercial area and performance venues are not unified. The center is closed on Mondays and public holidays, and performance schedules on the street are determined by work. Therefore, while walking the alley, which is always open, is possible on Mondays, it is difficult to expect the center's exhibition and guidance functions. For performance attendance, the date and time on the reservation page must be confirmed first. Inquiries about the street to the Nam-gu Culture and Tourism Department are at 053-664-3264, and the tourist information page is provided on the Nam-gu Culture and Tourism website.