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Royal Culture Festival, Oct 7–11
- When
- Oct 7–11, 2026
- Where
- Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Jongmyo
- Book
- Ticketlink · foreigner programs on Creatrip
- Ask
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Five days of programs at Seoul's four palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. Many are walk-in.
Image: AI illustration
Day by day
- OCT 6 · 5 PMOpening-eve KBS2 concert, Gyeongbokgung
Heungnyemun Gate plaza. Free; apply on the KBS "Immortal Songs" website. Seats set aside for foreign visitors.
경복궁 흥례문Google Maps - DAILYChangdeokgung: "Waking the Morning Palace"
Oct 7–11 at 7:30 AM and 8 AM. English sessions every day. Booking.
창덕궁Google Maps - OCT 9–10Gyeongbokgung: hanbok evening gathering
7 to 9 PM. Booking.
- OCT 9–11Changdeokgung: Joseon craft exhibition
10 AM to 5 PM, plus a hands-on Kyujanggak scholar workshop.
- OCT 9–10Changgyeonggung: "Time Travel"
Palace daily life, reenacted. Noon and 3:30 PM.
창경궁Google Maps - DAILYChanggyeonggung flower program + night media art
"Donggwol Jangwonseo" Oct 7–11; "Mulbit Yeonhwa" night media art (booking).
- DAILYDeoksugung: Emperor Sunjong exhibition
100 years since his death. Plus a kids' program.
덕수궁Google Maps - OCT 10–11Jongmyo: architecture tour for teens
Local tips
- Landing before Oct 11? Pick up the free Discover Seoul Pass (Heritage Edition) at the Incheon or Gimpo Tourist Information Center for free palace entry. First come, first served.
FAQ
When is the 2026 autumn Royal Culture Festival?
October 7–11, 2026, at Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung and Jongmyo Shrine.
Do I need to book?
Many programs are walk-in. Ticketed programs are sold on Ticketlink, and programs for foreign visitors on Creatrip.
Is there anything in English?
Yes. The early-morning "Waking the Morning Palace" program at Changdeokgung runs English-language sessions.
Sources: Korea Heritage Service & Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation · Edaily · Vegan News
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