Night life in Seoul, South Korea

Things to do when the sun goes down in Seoul

Seoul – a place they call the special city not only because it is the capital of South Korea, but because it is deemed the largest metropolis in Eastern Asia, that boasts a population well over 25.6 million people. The city has a long history that dates back to Korea’s Dynasty, with evidence of settlement in Seoul going as far back as the 14th century. But just what happens in the historical city of Seoul when the sun goes down?

Shopping street in Seoul (Creative Commons)

Seoul stand-up comedy

When it comes to looking for something other than partying to do in the night, stand-up comedy is right up there on top of the list of alternative nightlife activities in the city of Seoul. There are loads of stand-up comedians that entertain at a wide range of venues like Stand Up Seoul an English-language standup comedy group that hosts weekly open-mic nights.

The Seoul arts center

If you’re a culturally aware person that enjoys effortless entertainment in the evenings, then Seoul arts center is the place for you. As the representative arts and culture complex of South Korea, the arts center is packed with a wide range of entertainment for you to enjoy. It houses a horseshoe shaped Concert Hall with 2,523 seats and 3 stories for live performances. The venue also houses various halls for performances of a more intimate nature, as well as an opera theatre designed for grand operas, ballets, and musicals, and also contains smaller theatres, museums and a musical fountain.

Gyeongbok Palace pavillion in Seoul by Matthew J. More (Creative Commons)

Movie theatres in Seoul

As cozy as curling up on the couch with a good movie may seem, nothing can ever match the thrilling experience of catching a movie in the theater, particularly if it’s in a city as breathtaking as Seoul. If you’re a movie fanatic you’ll be pleased with the plethora of cinema experiences available in Seoul.  Home to the world’s first 4D cinema, movie theaters in Seoul still range from small independent theaters to large nation-wide multiplexes, to give you a wide range of options.

Clubbing in Seoul

Are you a die-hard extrovert who loves to socialize and party all night long? Then the club scene in Seoul is exactly what the doctor ordered. Seoul is home to some of the biggest clubs such as Club Ellui, an awesome venue with a state of the art sound system, featuring the world’s most famous DJ’s, Club Answer which hosts events that offer free giveaways, professional dancers performing on stage, fire shows and the works, and Club Octagon one of the newest nightclubs in Seoul that has a unique underground look and feel.

Seoul’s live music bars

If live music is your cup of tea, you’re going to fall in love with Seoul. The city boasts its own unique bustling music scene, tucked away like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. One of the best places in Seoul to hang with a small group of friends and enjoy the sounds of live music is Rainbow, located near Exit 6 of Gangnam Station, it is thought to be the oldest and the best hookah bar in Seoul.

Live performances (Creative Commons)

Casino’s in Seoul

A night out at the casino in Seoul is your best bet at fun, and fortune. The city has four casinos which offer well over 400 slots and gaming machines. There are a total of 215 table games, as well as blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Slot machines, 3 Card Poker, Video Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Wheel-of-Fortune, Tai Sai, Horse Racing, Casino War, and Texas Hold’em.According to the amount of gaming machines and table games put together, the largest casino in Seoul is undoubtedly Paradise Casino. Similar to slots at Euro Palace, Paradise boasts an array of slot machines that will keep you highly entertained until the early hours of the morning.