Saxophonist and producer Venna plays a solo show at KT&G Sangsangmadang Live Hall in Hongdae, Seoul, at 8pm on Tuesday 17 November, running about two hours. The debut album MALIK came out in September 2025, and the official biography names jazz, bossa nova, R&B, soul and rap as its language. Tickets are KRW 66,000; the NOL ticketing platform lists the sale opening at 6pm Seoul time on Tuesday 6 October.
The KT&G Sangsangmadang building in Hongdae, August 2011, home of the Live Hall; the venue, not the Venna show. · Report image rights
GOWOAH / Seoul A REASON TO GO
KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Live Hall2026.11.17Live concertsTicket required
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What draws you to this experience?
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The debut album MALIK
Venna’s debut album MALIK came out in September 2025, mixing jazz, bossa nova, R&B, soul and rap.
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The title is the name his mother gave him on the day he was born, meaning king or leader in Arabic; collaborators include Jorja Smith, Leon Thomas, MIKE and his longtime partner, drummer Yussef Dayes.
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A Grammy-winning saxophonist
He is billed as a Grammy-winning saxophonist whose playing has shaped music for Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Kali Uchis and J Hus, among others.
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He does not want to be confined to jazz, and calls the album an invitation to let go, be present and give yourself to the senses.
Tuesday 17 November 2026, 8pm, about two hours (Seoul time).
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The debut album MALIK
A Grammy-winning saxophonist
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Venue & travel
KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Live Hall
The venue is at 65 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (KT&G Sangsangmadang). Subway Line 2 Hongik University exit 9 or Hapjeong exit 3, or Line 6 Sangsu exit 1; there is no parking.
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Entry & companions
All ages. The ticket page says only verified platform members can buy. Seating or standing and door times have not been announced. Coin lockers cost KRW 2,000 (four 500-won coins) and are limited.
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Tickets & access
KRW 66,000
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
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