Royal Culture Festival, Oct 7–11: the full schedule

Five days of programs at Seoul's four palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. Many are walk-in.

FESTIVAL · UPDATED 2026-09-30

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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.
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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
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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.