✨ Starbucks’ “Starlight Live” – A Cultural Stage for Korea’s Emerging Artists ✨ Bringing the joy of live music back—one cup of coffee at a time. If you’ve ever sipped your favorite drink at Starbucks and thought, “Wouldn’t it be amazing to enjoy live music right here?”, you’re not alone. And now, that dream is a reality—thanks to Starbucks Korea’s Starlight Live series. Launched in September in partnership with the Arts Council Korea and creative agency In the Cave, “Starlight Live” is Starbucks’ cultural initiative designed to support young artists whose performance opportunities have dwindled since the pandemic. As part of its long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility and cultural enrichment, Starbucks is turning its stores into more than just places to grab coffee—they’re now becoming community stages where art and everyday life intersect. 🎶 Where Coffee Meets Culture: Weekly Performances Across Seoul & Beyond https://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1785985 The program features live music performances every Friday at 4 p.m., hosted at a rotating selection of Starbucks Reserve and flagship stores: 🏛 Week 1: Starbucks Jongno R 🎓 Week 2: Starbucks Ewha R 🌿 Week 3: Starbucks The Yangpyeong DTR 🌊 Week 4: Starbucks The Bukhan River R These aren’t just your typical coffee shops either. The Yangpyeong DTR and Bukhan River R stores are specially designed to bring the outdoors in, with stunning natural landscapes surrounding the cafes. Imagine listening to live jazz or acoustic melodies while gazing out at the peaceful Han River or verdant mountain scenery—it’s an experience that refreshes the mind and soul. 🌟 Expansion Due to Popular Demand https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250711027400030?input=1195m Thanks to enthusiastic customer feedback and high demand, Starbucks has announced an exciting update: starting this month, two additional performances will be added at the Yangpyeong DTR and Bukhan River R locations. Now, music lovers can enjoy live shows on both Thursdays and Fridays at 4 p.m., giving each location three live performances per month. This thoughtful expansion provides even more artists with the stage they deserve—and gives customers more opportunities to enjoy culture with their coffee. 🏆 Celebrating 500+ Performances: Nationwide Auditions & Program Growth https://weekly.cnbnews.com/news/article.html?no=182918 To celebrate surpassing 500 in-store cultural performances, Starbucks Korea is taking things to the next level. The company recently held its first public audition to discover even more talented artists across the country. An incredible 573 teams applied, showcasing a wide variety of musical genres including jazz, acoustic, pop rock, and indie. Selected artists from this audition will soon join the Starlight Live lineup, performing at Starbucks locations nationwide as the program continues to grow beyond Seoul. Whether you’re a fan of smooth saxophone melodies, soulful ballads, or foot-tapping indie rock, there’s something magical waiting for you at your nearest Starbucks stage. ☕ Music, Community, and a Latte of Heart https://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/2223111.htm Starbucks has always been about more than coffee—it’s a place for connection, inspiration, and now, artistic expression. With Starlight Live, the brand is creating opportunities for rising talents while enriching the daily lives of customers. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best moments happen in the most unexpected places—like right between your favorite drink and a heartfelt melody. So next time you visit Starbucks, check the schedule. You might just walk in for a coffee... and leave with a concert. #StarlightLive #StarbucksKorea #LiveMusic #CulturalPerformance #SupportYoungArtists #JazzNight #AcousticVibes #PopRock #YangpyeongStarbucks #BukhanRiverStarbucks #KoreanCulture #CSRStarbucks #HealingThroughMusic #CoffeeAndMusic #StarbucksEvent
