Korean performers are set to take their work to the world stage this fall as the 2026 Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS) opens with a program tailored to turn artistic exchanges into global tours, co-productions, and international projects. The four-day market will run from Oct. 13–16 across major venues including the National Theater of Korea and the ARKO·Daehakro Arts Theater, according to event organizers. Now in its 22nd year, PAMS will highlight nine showcase works under its flagship PAMS Choice program, alongside five full-length productions presented in a new partnership with the Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF). The slate features a rich mix of pansori, contemporary dance, ballet, sound art, and immersive theater — showcasing the creative diversity Korean organizers aim to export worldwide. Alongside live shows, the market will expand PAMS Salon, a thought-leadership forum addressing key industry topics like sustainability, urban theater spaces, and emerging global performance trends. A newly introduced initiative, PAMS Mingle, will facilitate small-group discussions