Tickets for the K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026 to open on Sep 4

Tickets for the K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026 to open on Sep 4

Korea Heritage ServiceSeptember 3, 2026

A Special Time in the Autumn- Colored Palace: The 2026 K- Royal Culture Festival

– Held Oct 7–11 at the four Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine, with expanded opportunities for international visitors to participate

– New programs make their debut, including the “Gyujanggak Chogye Munsin Workshop” and “Tracing Joseon Space”

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hosted by the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Korea Heritage Service (Director General Jo Gyu-hyeong) and organized by the Korea Heritage Agency (President Lee Gui-young), an affiliated organization of the Korea Heritage Service, K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026 will take place over five days from Oct 7 (Wed) to Oct 11 (Sun), at the four palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung and Changgyeonggung Palaces), as well as Jongmyo Shrine.

Hanbok Royal Banquet (Yeonhyang)

The K-Royal Culture Festival is Korea’s flagship national heritage festival, presenting a wide range of programs across Seoul’s royal palaces and Jongmyo Shrine, including performances, exhibitions, hands-on experiences and historical reenactments. The spring editions of the festival in 2026 attracted about 725,000 visitors, setting a new record. This fall’s festival will offer a distinctive experience from the spring edition, with an expanded lineup of nighttime viewing, guided tour and hands-on programs designed to make the most of autumn of the royal palaces. During the day, visitors can enjoy exhibitions, tours and experience programs that invite them to explore the spaces and history of the palaces in greater depth. At night, the focus shifts to performances and immersive experiences set against the palaces standing in harmony with natural scenery. 

  • K-PALACE Meets K-POP… KBS2 “Immortal Songs” Special Performance

On Oct 6 (Tue), the eve of K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026, a K-Royal Culture Festival Special Performance: “KBS2 Immortal Songs performance will take place at Heungnyemun Square of Gyeongbokgung Palace to celebrate the opening of the festival. Under the theme “Palaces Awaken the Arts”, the performance will bring together music ranging from traditional Korean music to K-POP, offering something for audiences of all generations. Admission is free, and applications to attend the performance will be available later through the official KBS “Immortal Songs” website.

  • Autumn at the Four Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine: A Unique Array of Programs at Each Palace

First, at Gyeongbokgung Palace, “Hanbok Royal Banquet (Yeonhyang)” (Oct 9–10 19:00~21:00) will offer an immersive program spanning the entire area open for nighttime viewing. Highlights include “A Royal Stroll”(Oct 9–10 19:00~20:30), a reenactment of a royal procession featuring the king and queen; “A Guide to Royal Court Attire from Sunhwagung Palace”(Oct 9–10 19:00~21:00), an exhibition spotlighting 「Sajeol Boksaek Jajang Yoram」, a record by Royal Consort Gyeongbin Kim (consort of Heonjong, the 24th king of Joseon) detailing the seasonal attire of women at the royal court; and “Joseon Royal OOTD”(Oct 9–10 19:20~19:40), a fashion talk show exploring the functions and symbolism of royal court attire. A variety of other programs will also be presented, including “The Sounds of Making Hanbok”(Oct 9–10 19:00~21:00), featuring live demonstrations by holders of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

At Changdeokgung Palace, the craft exhibition “Tracing Joseon Space : The Rhythm of Stillness” (Oct 7–11, 10:00~17:00) will be held at Huijeongdang Hall. The exhibition is directed by Baek Jong-hwan, CEO of WGNB. Drawing on the rhythm of traditional wooden architecture and the use of empty space, the exhibition interprets “white” as an aesthetic order defined by emptiness, restraint and harmony. Also, “Awakening the Morning Palace”, a popular program at the festival that invites visitors to experience the palace at daybreak while walking through its halls and the Secret Garden, will be offered twice daily throughout the five-day period.

And the first to be presented the “Gyujanggak Chogye Munsin Workshop” (Oct 9–11, 14:30) at Changdeokgung Palace is an interactive history lecture program inspired by the “Chogye Munsin”, young civil officials who received special training at Gyujanggak, the royal library and scholarly institution of the late Joseon Dynasty. Virtual history-themed creator “Hyangachi” will host the program, joined by experts from various fields as panelists. Held once a day, each session will explore different topics. After each session, visitors can also take part in “Find Hyangachi,” an activity where they search for Hyangachi around Changdeokgung Palace and solve quizzes along the way.

At Deoksugung Palace, “From Gwangmu(光武) to Yunghui(隆熙)” (Oct 7–11, 10:00~17:00) will be held at Deokhongjeon Hall to mark the 100th anniversary of the passing of Emperor Sunjong and reflect on the history of the Korean imperial family. The program will feature a chronological exhibition on Emperor Sunjong, an AI-powered conversation session, and a historical tour of Deoksugung Palace accompanied by a Jeongisu (traditional storyteller). An academic seminar under the theme “K-Royal Culture Festival as a K-Content Platform” will also be held at Jeonggwanheon Hall.

At Junmyeongdang Hall of Deoksugung Palace, the “JunMyeongDang Hall Children’s School” (Oct 9–11, 10:00, 13:00, 16:00) will offer a program for children. The program gives children the opportunity to experience royal court etiquette and learn about nature within the palace grounds. All participating children are required to wear hanbok, while a child actor portraying Princess Deokhye will engage them in role-play scenarios designed to create a more immersive experience. The program will be held three times a day and is open to children aged 7 to 10.

At Changgyeonggung Palace, “A Time Travel, Changgyeonggung Palace” (Oct 9–10, 12:00, 15:30) will recreate scenes from daily life at the royal court across Myeongjeongmun Gate, Tongmyeongjeon Hall, Haminjeong Pavilion and Munjeongjeon Hall. “Donggowol Jangwonseo” (Oct 7–11 10:00, 14:00, 16:00) , a hands-on traditional horticulture program inspired by Jangwonseo, the government office responsible for landscaping the royal palaces, will also be offered.

At Jongmyo Shrine, “Jongmyo Shrine Architectural Expedition” (Oct 10–11, 09:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00) will offer a mission-based guided tour for teenager visitors. Participants will explore Hyangdaecheong Hall, Jaegung, Jeongjeon Hall and Yeongnyeongjeon Hall while completing missions such as “Uncover the Secrets of Jeongjeon, the World’s longest Wooden Shrine Building” and “Spot the Differences: Jeongjeon vs. Yeongnyeongjeon”. Through these activities, participants will discover the stories embedded in Jongmyo Shrine’s architecture and spaces.

  • Expanded Opportunities for International Visitors: Dedicated Sessions and Reserved Capacity

K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026 will expand opportunities for international visitors to experience Korea’s national heritage by offering dedicated sessions and reserving a set number of places specifically for them. “Hanbok Royal Banquet (Yeonhyang)” will reserve a total of 800 places for international visitors over two days (400 per day), while the second daily session of “Awakening the Morning Palace” will be conducted in English exclusively for international visitors. A total of 300 seats will also be reserved for international visitors at the special eve performance at Heungnyemun Square of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which will mark the commencement of the festival.

  • “Moonlight Lotus Show”, Illuminating Changgyeonggung Palace on Autumn Nights & “Palace Concert: Ballet × Sujecheon” at Gyeongbokgung Palace

During the Festival period, partner program “Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung Palace” (Oct 7 – Nov 1) will welcome visitors to the Chundangji Pond area. This nighttime media art program combines light and visual projections with the natural scenery around Chundangji Pond, offering visitors a unique way to experience the history and beauty of Changgyeonggung Palace. This fall, a pilot advance reservation system will be introduced to ensure safe operation and reduce crowding. “Moonlight Lotus Show”, a media art presentation at Scene 2, Daechundangji Pond, will be open exclusively to visitors with advance reservations. It will run for a total of 20 days, from Wednesday through Sunday each week, with three sessions per day at 19:00, 19:30 and 20:00.

Tickets for individual festival programs will go on sale sequentially from the noon of Sep 4 (Fri) and can be booked through Ticketlink (www.ticketlink.co.kr). Programs for international visitors can be booked through the Korean travel platform Creatrip (www.creatrip.com).

Tickets for individual festival programs will go on sale sequentially from the noon of Sep 4 (Fri) and can be booked through Ticketlink (www.ticketlink.co.kr). Programs for international visitors can be booked through the Korean travel platform Creatrip (www.creatrip.com).Tickets for the partner programs “Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung Palace” and “Palace Concert – Ballet × Sujecheon” will be available from Sep 11 (Fri).

For more information, visit the official K-Royal Culture Festival website (kh.or.kr/fest) or Instagram (@royalculturefestival_official). Inquiries can also be made through the Royal Palaces and Tombs Program Call Center (+82 1522-2295), the Ticketlink Call Center (+82 1588-7890), or by email to Creatrip (help@creatrip.com).

The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency will continue to offer diverse programs that capture the unique characteristics of each palace and the beauty of each season, providing visitors with distinctive experiences found only at the K- Royal Culture Festival. Through these efforts, they will further enhance the festival’s standing as a leading cultural heritage festival representing the Republic of Korea.

Attachment

  1. Festival Overview
  2. List of Programs
  3. Original Programs
  4. Reservation-Required Programs
  5. Photos. The End.

Owner

Royal Palaces and Tombs 

Center

Senior

Manager

Deputy

Director

An Young-

min

(02-6450-

3836)

[General Management]

Royal Palaces Services

Planning Division

Manager

Assistant

Deputy

Director

Choi

Jeong-yoon

(02-6450-

3834)



Manager

Curator

Song Jin-

wook

(02-6450-

3835)

Owner

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Management Office,

Royal Palaces and Tombs

Center

Senior

Manager

Deputy

Director

Park Ji-ha

(02-3700-

3911)


Manager

Assistant

Deputy

Director

Lee

Myung-ha

(02-3700-

3917)

Changdeokgung Palace

Management Office,

Royal Palaces and Tombs

Center

Senior

Manager

Deputy

Director

Park Ji-

yeon

(02-3668-

2341)


Manager

Assistant

Deputy

Director

Lee Sang-

hee

(02-3668-

2334)

Deoksugung Palace

Management Office,

Royal Palaces and Tombs

Center

Senior

Manager

Director

Lee Seung-

jae

(02-751-0700)


Manager

Administrative

Officer

Son Joon-il

(02-751-0735)

Changgyeonggung Palace

Management Office,

Royal Palaces and

Tombs Center

Senior

Manager

Director

Kim Dae-

yeol

(02-2172-

0100)


Manager

Assistant

Deputy

Director

Kim Jin-

sook

(02-2172-

0106)

Jongmyo Shrine

Management Office,

Royal Palaces and Tombs

Center

Senior

Manager

Director

Kim Yeong-

beom

(02-2174-

3600)


Manager

Assistant

Deputy

Director

Kang Soo-

min

(02-2174-

3622)

Owner

Royal Palaces Division,

Korea Heritage Agency

Senior

Manager

Team Leader

Jim Mi-

kyung

(02-3011-

7720)

K-Royal Culture Festival

team

Manager

Senior

Associate

Lee Joon-

ho

(02-3011-

7724)


Manager

Assistant

Manager

Kim Tae-

yeon

(02-3011-

7725)




(Appendix 1)

Festival Overview

Festival Overview

  • Event: K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026
  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun), 2026 / 5 days
  • Venues: Four Royal Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung Palaces) and Jongmyo Shrine
  • Hosted / Organized by: Royal Palaces and Tombs Center, Korea Heritage Service / Korea Heritage Agency

Festival Poster

(Appendix 2)

List of Programs

Original Programs by K-Royal Culture Festival

Category

Program

Dates (tentative)

Participation

Original Programs (18 in total)

Gyeongbok

gung

Palace

 

(2)

Complex

Hanbok Royal Banquet (YeonhyCang)

Oct 9 (Fri) –

Oct 10 (Sat)

2 days

Advance Reservation

Performance

New

K-Royal Culture Festival

Special Performance: “KBS Immortal Songs”

Oct 6 (Tue)

1 day

Advance Reservation

Changdeok

gung Palace

(4)

Experience

New

Tracing Joseon Space :

The Rhythm of Stillness

Oct 7 (Wed)

– Oct 11

(Sun)

5 days

On-site Admission

Experience

Awakening the Morning

Palace

Oct 7 (Wed)

– Oct 11

(Sun)

5 days

Advance Reservation

Experience

New

Gyujanggak Chogye

Munsin

Workshop

Oct 9 (Fri) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

3 days

Advance Reservation

Experience

Royal Court Games

Playroom

(Changdeokgung Palace)

Oct 7 (Wed)

– Oct 11

(Sun)

5 days

On-site Admission

Deoksu

gung

Palace

(4)

Experience

JunMyeongDang Hall

Children’s School

Oct 9 (Fri) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

3 days

Advance Reservation

Experience

New

K-Royal Culture Festival 

Academic Seminar

Oct 11 (Sun)

1 day

Advance Reservation

Performance

Gilnori: Traditional

Performance Parade

(Deoksugung Palace)

Oct 11 (Sun)

1 day

On-site Admission

Complex

Commemorating the

100th Anniversary of the

Passing of Emperor

Sunjong: From

Gwangmu(光武) to

Yunghui(隆熙)

Oct 7 (Wed)

– Oct 11

(Sun)

5 days

On-site Admission

Changgyeong

gung Palace

(4)

Reconstruction

A Time Travel,

Changgyeonggung Palace:

Royal Palace Daily Life

Oct 9 (Fri) –

Oct 10 (Sat)

2 days

On-site Admission

Experience

Donggowol Jangwonseo

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

Advance Reservation

Experience

New

You in Hanbok, Walking 

Through a Painting 

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

Advance Reservation

Performance

Gilnori: Traditional 

Performance Parade (Changgyeonggung

Palace)

Oct 10 (Sat)

1 day

On-site Admission

Jongmyo

(1)

Experience

Jongmyo Shrine

Architectural Expedition

Oct 10 (Sat) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

2 days

Advance Reservation

Others

(2)

Experience

K-Royal Culture Festival

Stamp Tour

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

On-site Admission

Experience

Palace Pass: Hyangnang

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

Advance Reservation

Online

(1)

Experience

Genre Painting For All

2026

Sep 18 (Fri) – Nov

45 days

Online

Partner Programs

Category

Program

Dates (tentative)

Participation

Partner

Programs

(9 in

total)

Gyeongbokgung

Palace (4)

Reconstruction

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gate Guard Changing

Ceremony

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

On-site

Admission

Performance

Palace Concert: Ballet X

Sujecheon

Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct

5 (Mon)

4 days

Advance

Reservation

Experience

Gyeongbokgung Palace,

Saenggwabang

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

Advance

Reservation

Experience

Starlight Tour At

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

Advance

Reservation

Changdeokgung

Palace (2)

Experience

Changdeokgung Palace,

Moonlight Tour

Oct 8 (Thu) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

4 days

Advance

Reservation

Exhibition

Seongjeonggak: A

Crown Prince’s Day —

Step by Step, Becoming

King

Oct 6 (Tue) – Oct

11 (Sun)

6 days

On-site

Admission

Deoksugung

Palace

(1)

Experience

Deoksugung Palace,

Seokjojeon at Night

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

Advance

Reservation

Changgyeonggung

Palace

(1)

Experience

Changgyeonggung

Palace, Moonlight Lotus

Show

Oct 7 (Wed) –

Oct 11 (Sun)

5 days

Advance

Reservation

Jongmyo

(1)

Reconstruction

Gate Guard Patrol

Ceremony

Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct

11 (Sun)

3 days

On-site

Admission

(Appendix 3)

Original Programs

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

[Gyeongbokgung Palace] K-Royal Culture Festival Special Performance: “KBS Immortal Songs” 

Performance     |     Advance Reservation     |     New

  • Dates: Oct 6 (Tue), 17:00 – 21:00 (240 min) / 1 session ※ Scheduled to air on KBS2 on Oct 31 (Sat)
  • Venues: Heungnyemun Square, Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Participation: Free / Lottery selection

    * Applications to attend will open on the official KBS “Immortal Songs” website in September
  • Overview: An eve event marking the commencement of K-Royal Culture Festival Fall 2026, to be produced and broadcast as a special episode of the KBS music program “Immortal Songs”
  • Highlights:
    • Hosts: Shin Dong-yup, Kim Jun-hyun, Lee Chan-won
    • Enhancing the global brand value of the K-Royal Culture Festival through original performance content combining K-PALACE, K-HERITAGE and K-POP under the theme “Palaces Awaken the Arts”
    • Creating a global stage for audiences of all generations and from around the world, featuring a diverse lineup of artists ranging from traditional Korean music to K-POP

[Gyeongbokgung Palace] Hanbok Royal Banquet (Yeonhyang)

Official     |     Complex     |     Advance Reservation

  • Dates: Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 10 (Sat), 19:00–21:00 (120 min) / 1 session per day (2 sessions over 2 days)
  • Venues: Gyeongbokgung Palace (nighttime viewing area)
  • Participation: Free / Advance reservation
  • Overview: An immersive nighttime experience themed around “Hanbok Lifestyle”, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, inviting visitors to enjoy the palace dressed in hanbok
  • Highlights: Exhibition on royal court attire, hanbok fashion talk show, craft demonstrations by holders of National Intangible Cultural Heritage, traditional arts and audience-participation performances, hands-on experiences with hanbok accessories

[Gyeongbokgung Palace – Partner Program) Palace Concert: Ballet × Sujecheon

Performance     |     Advance Reservation

  • Dates: Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 5 (Mon)
  • Venues: Jibokhae Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Overview: A crossover performance bringing together Korean royal court music and Western court dance of ballet
  • Highlights:
    • Artistic Director: Jo Ju-hyun (Professor, Department of Dance Performance, School of Dance, Korea National University of Arts)
    • Music Directors: Shin Hyun-sik (Director, Ensemble Sinawi), Lim Young-ho (Director, Yeonhui Company “YouHee”)
    • Performers: K-Arts Ballet, Sujecheon Project, Yeonhui Company “YouHee”
  • Changdeokgung Palace

[Changdeokgung Palace] Tracing Joseon Space : The Rhythm of Stillness

Guided     |     Exhibition     |     On-site Admission     |     New

  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun), 10:00 – 17:00 (Ongoing) / 5 days
  • Venues: Huijeongdang Hall, Changdeokgung Palace
  • Participation: Free / On-site admission (limited on-site reservation available)
  • Overview: A craft exhibition exploring the spatial aesthetics of Joseon held at Huijeongdang Hall
  • Highlights:
    • Exhibition Director: Baek Jong-hwan (CEO of WGNB; recipient of the 2025 Seoul Architecture Award)
    • Exhibits: Approximately 60 works, including pieces by holders of National Intangible Cultural Heritage, contemporary craftworks that reinterpret traditional craftsmanship

[Changdeokgung Palace] Awakening the Morning Palace

Experience     |     Advance Reservation

  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun), 07:30–, 08:00– (120 min) / 2 sessions per day (10 sessions over 5 days)

    * Session 1: Korean visitors (Korean) / Session 2: International visitors (English)
  • Venues: Changdeokgung Palace (including the Secret Garden)
  • Participation: Paid (KRW 10,000 per person) / Advance reservation
  • Overview: A guided walking tour offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy the morning scenery of Changdeokgung Palace
  • Highlights:
    • Guides: Session 1: Seong Sang-woo (Architect) / Session 2: Oh Gyeong-ju (Former Heritage Guide at Changdeokgung Palace)
    • Tour route: (Sesson 1) Geumcheongyo Bridge – Injeongjeon Hall – Seonjeongjeon Hall – Huijeongdang Hall – Seongjeonggak Hall – Buyongji Pond Area – Aeryeonji Pond Area – Yeongyeongdang Hall – Gwallamji Pond Area

      (Session 2) Geumcheongyo Bridge – Injeongjeon Hall – Daejojeon Hall – Huijeongdang Hall – Nakseonjae Complex – Buyongji Pond Area – Aeryeonji Pond Area – Yeongyeongdang Hall – Gwallamji Pond Area

[Changdeokgung Palace] Gyujanggak Chogye Munsin Workshop

Experience     |     Advance Reservation     |     New

  • Dates: Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 11 (Sun), 14:30 – 15:40 (70 min) / 1 session per day (3 sessions over 3 days)
  • Venues: Gyujanggak, Changdeokgung Palace
  • Participation: Free / Advance reservation
  • Overview: An interactive history lecture program led by virtual history-themed creator “Hyangachi” together with expert panelists
  • Highlights:
    • Program Schedule

Category

Details

Oct 9

(Day 1)

Theme

Hunminjeongeum and Songs of Joy, Anger, Sorrow and Pleasure

Moderator

VTuber Hyangachi

Panelist

Shin Seong-hwan (Professor, Department of Korean Language and Literature,

Chung-Ang University)

Content

A contemporary and accessible exploration of the purpose behind the

creation of Hunminjeongeum and Korean “Sijo” poetry

Oct 10

(Day 2)

Theme

First Steps for New Officials: Preparing a Royal Palace Banquet

Moderator

VTuber Hyangachi

Panelist

Hong Hyeon-do (Curator, Seoul Museum of History)

Content

An introduction to royal banquets (jinyeon) held at the Joseon court, with

storytelling centered on the banquet preparations and procedures

documented in the Uigwe

Oct 11

(Day 3)

Theme

Joseon Had Its Own Photo Ops

Moderator

VTuber Hyangachi

Panelist

Kim Min-gyu (Expert Advisor, Cultural Heritage Committee)

Content

An accessible introduction to Joseon painting through storytelling, focusing

on “Jingyeong Sansuhwa” (true-view landscape painting) and genre painting,

which flourished during the late Joseon period

[Changdeokgung Palace] Royal Court Games Playroom

Experience     |     On-site Admission

  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun), 10:00 – 17:00 (Ongoing) / 5 days
  • Venues: Open area in front of Nakseonjae Hall
  • Participation: Free / On-site admission
  • Overview: Small-scale hands-on activities and events with the festival’s “Goong-ee Doong-ee” volunteers
  • Highlights:
    • Volunteer-led activities including “Beat Goong-ee Doong-ee”, “Palace Quiz”, “Picture of the Day at Palace”‘
    • Exhibition of winning entries from the K-Royal Culture Festival AI Video Contest “The Man Who Lives with the King”
  • Deoksugung Palace

[Deoksugung Palace] JunMyeongDang Hall Children’s School

Experience     |     Advance Reservation + On-site Admission     |     Children

  • Dates: Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 11 (Sun), 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 (90 min) / 3 sessions per day (9 sessions over 3 days)
  • Venues: Junmyeongdang Hall, Deoksugung Palace
  • Participants: Children aged 7–10 (born 2016–2019)
  • Participation: Paid (KRW 5,000 per person) / Advance reservation (limited on-site admission available)
  • Overview: A hands-on royal education experience at Junmyeongdang Hall, where Princess Deokhye received her education
  • Highlights:
    • Educational activities based on historical records of Princess Deokhye’s education at the Korean imperial court
    • Role-play scenarios featuring a child actor as Princess Deokhye, designed to engage children and enhance immersion

[Deoksugung Palace] K-Royal Culture Festival Academic Seminar

Experience      |     Advance Reservation     |     New

  • Dates: Oct 11 (Sun), 14:00 – 15:30 (90 min) / 1 session
  • Venues: Jeonggwanheon Hall, Deoksugung Palace
  • Participants: Professionals of cultural heritage, festival and tourism, researchers, general visitors aged 13 and above
  • Participation: Free / Advance reservation
  • Overview: A small-scale academic seminar for national heritage content planners and aspiring planners, held in conjunction with a research project on the development of programs for international visitors to the K-Royal Culture Festival
  • Highlights:
    • Theme: “K-Royal Culture Festival as a K-Content Platform”

Category

Content

Presenter

Opening

Opening Remarks and Introduction of Participants

Lee Han-ho (Moderator)

CEO, Juice Company

Project Presentation

Key Findings and Future Directions from the “2026

Research on the Development of Programs for

International Visitors to the K-Royal Culture Festival”

Hwang Tae-hee

Senior Research Manager, Juice

Company

Featured Talks

[1] “Reimagining the Royal Palaces through AI and K-

Media Art”

Lee Lee-nam

Media Artist

[2] “Royal Palaces Created Together with the World: The

Future of Cultural Heritage”

Oh Hee-young

CEO, Just Peace Foundation

[3] “Royal Palaces Embrace K-Dramas and Films”

Yoo Dong-hwan

Professor, Department of

Cultural Contents, Konkuk

University

Discussion

General Discussion and Q&A


Closing

Closing Remarks


[Deoksugung Palace] Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Passing of Emperor Sunjong: From Gwangmu(光武) to Yunghui(隆熙)

Complex     |     On-site Admission

  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun), 10:00 – 17:00 (Ongoing) / 5 days
  • Venues: Deokhongjeon Hall, Deoksugung Palace and others
  • Participation: Free / On-site admission
  • Overview: An exhibition and hands-on program marking the 100th anniversary of the passing of Emperor Sunjong, revisiting the Korean imperial family’s efforts to safeguard Korea’s sovereignty and independence
  • Highlights:
    • Deokhongjeon Hall: Special exhibition commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Passing of Emperor Sunjong: From Gwangmu(光武) to Yunghui(隆熙)
    • Jeong-dong Area: Guided historical tour of Deoksugung Palace with a Jeongisu (traditional storyteller)

[Deoksugung Palace] Gilnori: Traditional Performance Parade

Performance     |     On-site Admission

  • Dates: Oct 11 (Sun), 14:00-, 16:00- (50 min) / 2 sessions per day
  • Venues: Throughout Deoksugung Palace
  • Participation: Free / On-site admission
  • Overview: A lively traditional street procession bringing festive energy to the festival grounds
  • Highlights: Gijeopnori (flag performance), lion dance, janggu dance, sogo dance, Samulnori



  • Changgyeonggung Palace

[Changgyeonggung Palace] A Time Travel, Changgyeonggung Palace: Royal Palace Daily Life

Guided     |     Reconstruction     |     On-site Admission

  • Dates: Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 10 (Sat), 12:00–, 15:30– (120 min) / 2 sessions per day (4 sessions over 2 days)
  • Venues: Throughout Changgyeonggung Palace
  • Overview: Small-scale reenactments of everyday life at the Joseon royal court
  • Highlights:
    • Director: Song Jae-seong (Former Director of Cultural Events for “Cheong Wa Dae, Back to the People”)
    • Program Schedule (tentative):

Venue

Highlights

Schedule

Running

Time

Session 1

Session 2

Myeongjeongmun

Gate

[Compassion] Immun Hyulminui (臨門恤民儀):

A Heart for the People

King Yeongjo personally composes the “Immun

Hyulminui” and appears before Myeongjeongmun

Gate with the crown prince to comfort the people

and distribute grain.

13:00

15:30

20 min

Tongmyeongjeon

Hall

[Remembrance] A Royal Conception Dream: The

Beginning of a New Life

At the Queen Dowager’s quarters, the story looks

back on the conception dream of Crown Prince

Sado and the birth of King Jeongjo, portraying

the arrival of new life through dance and

performance.

13:30

16:00

25 min

Haminjeong

Pavilion

[Talent] The King Welcomes New Talent

Ahead of their audience with the king, officials of

the Ministry of Rites inspect the successful civil

service examination candidates. The king then

welcomes and commends the newly appointed

officials, followed by a celebratory banquet.

14:00

16:30

25 min

Munjeongjeon

Hall

[Artists] The Birth of a New Royal Court Art

Officials of Jangwonseo and female court

performers welcome visitors and introduce a new

royal court dance (Jeongjae) created by Crown

Prince Hyomyeong. A performance of the newly

created Jeongjae showcases the elegance of royal

court arts.

14:30

17:00

25 min

 [Changgyeonggung Palace] Donggowol Jangwonseo

Experience     |     Advance Reservation + On-site Admission     |     Seniors

  • Dates: Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun), 10:00–, 14:00–, 16:00– (60 min each) / 3 sessions per day (15 sessions over 5 days)
  • Venues: Education Hall inside the Grand Greenhouse, Changgyeonggung Palace
  • Participants: Seniors (aged 60 and above) *Applies to advance-reservation programs
  • Participation: Paid (KRW 10,000 per person) / Advance reservation (limited on-site admission available)
  • Overview: A hands-on traditional horticulture experience with flowers and plants inspired by Jangwonseo, the government office responsible for landscaping the royal palaces
  • Highlights:

Category

Main Program

Related Activities

Program

Cultivating My Own Little Garden

Flowers of Jangwonseo

Participants

Advance reservation holders

On-site participants

Time

10:00 – 17:00 (3 scheduled

sessions)

10:00 – 17:00 (Ongoing)

Venue

Education Hall inside the Grand

Greenhouse

Side Garden of the Grand Greenhouse

Program Details

A hands-on flower and plant

experience exploring the

traditional horticultural culture

of Jangwonseo and the royal

palaces, where participants create

and cultivate their own small

garden (won, 苑)

Making paper flower bouquets inspired by flowers and

plants documented in historical records of Jangwonseo

[Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace] You in Hanbok, Walking Through a Painting

Experience     |     Advance Reservation     |     New

  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun), 09:20, 09:50, 10:20, 13:20, 13:50 (160 min) / 5 sessions per day (25 sessions over 5 days)
  • Venues: Changgyeonggung Palace (Yanghwadang Hall, Gyeongchunjeon Hall), Changdeokgung Palace (Royal Infirmary, Secret Garden), and other locations
  • Overview: An immersive tour program where participants dress in traditional hanbok and enjoy a palace date itinerary
  • Participation: Paid (KRW 15,000 per pair / Advance reservation)
  • Highlights:

[1] Change into

hanbok

[2] Experience at

your own pace

[3] Events for 

experiences

[4] Change back 

into everyday

clothes

․Traditional hanbok

fitting and

hairstyling

experience

(Yanghwadang Hall

and

Gyeongchunjeon

Hall,

Changgyeonggung

Palace)

․Self-guided visit

* Recommended

route provided

․Digital painting

album experience

․Royal

refreshments

experience

(Royal Infirmary,

Changdeokgung

Palace)

․Change back into

everyday clothes

(Yanghwadang Hall

and Gyeongchunjeon

Hall,

Changgyeonggung

Palace)

[Changgyeonggung Palace] Gilnori: Traditional Performance Parade

Performance     |     On-site Admission

  • Dates: Oct 10 (Sat), 11:00–, 14:30– (50 min each) / 2 sessions
  • Venues: Throughout Changgyeonggung Palace
  • Participation: Free / On-site admission
  • Overview: A lively traditional street procession bringing festive energy to the festival grounds
  • Highlights: Gijeopnori (flag performance), lion dance, janggu dance, sogo dance, Samulnori

[Changgyeonggung Palace – Partner Program) Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung Palace

Experience     |     Advance Reservation

  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun)
  • Venues: Chundangji Pond Area, Changgyeonggung Palace
  • Participation: Paid (KRW 1,000 per person) / Advance reservation (limited on-site admission available)
  • Overview: A self-guided program combining media art, performances and light-themed installations throughout the Chundangji Pond area
  • Highlights:

Category

Theme

Details

Scene 1

Flow of

Conversation

(Entrance Path)

Presentation

The journey back in time begins

as lights among the trees

illuminate in sequence.

Meaning

Hwa (話), meaning

“conversation”: a journey back in

time to Changgyeonggung

Palace of the past

Scene 2

Moonlight

Lotus Show

(Daechundangji

Pond)

*Media Art

Presentation

Presentation

A panoramic screen formed by

the surrounding trees, with the

water serving as a reflective

surface

Meaning

Hwa (花), meaning “flower”:

flowers of harmony and

coexistence bloom in light upon

the water

Featured Works

From Honghwa to Chundang

(2021, 8 min)

Moonlight Lotus Show at

Changgyeonggung Palace (2023,

8 min)

Scene 3

Light of the

White Pine

(White Pine

Tree)

Presentation

Light created through tree

illumination

Meaning

Hwa (畵), meaning “painting”:

recalling the splendor and

grandeur of Changgyeonggung

Palace

Scene 4

Light of

Harmony

(Grand

Greenhouse)

Presentation

Lighting using illuminated trees

and ground-projected gobo

patterns

Meaning

Hwa (華), meaning “splendor”:

the light of tradition and

modernity coexisting beyond

the pain of history

Scene 5

Breath of

Water

(Sochundangji

Pond)

*Media Art

Presentation

Presentation

A panoramic screen formed by

the surrounding trees, with the

water serving as a reflective

surface

Meaning

Hwa (婲), meaning “beauty”:

memories and emotions of joy,

anger, sorrow and pleasure

embedded in

Changgyeonggung Palace

Featured Works

Breath of Water (2023, 3 min 37

sec) / Continuous screening

Scene 6

Light of Peace

(Walking Path)

Presentation

A tunnel of light created using

garden lasers

Meaning

Hwa (訸), meaning “peace”:

healing and transcending

conflict and discord

Scene 7

Honghwa in

Waterlight

(Pathway 1)

Presentation

Rippling waves of light flowing

along the path, created with

ground-projected gobo lighting

Meaning

Hwa (和), meaning “harmony”:

the spirit of harmony and

renewal at Changgyeonggung

Palace

Scene 8

The Eternal

Palace

(Pathway 2)

Presentation

Rippling waves of light flowing

along the path, created with

ground-projected gobo lighting

Meaning

Hwa (化), meaning

“transformation”: returning to

the present accompanied by the

palace’s radiant and harmonious

energy

  • Jongmyo

[Jongmyo] Jongmyo Shrine Architectural Expedition

Experience     |     Advance Reservation     |     Teenagers

  • Dates: Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Sun), 09:30–, 11:30–, 14:00–, 16:00– (60 min each) / 4 sessions per day (8 sessions over 2 days)
  • Venues: Throughout Jongmyo Shrine
  • Young visitors aged 11–18 (born 2008–2015)
  • Participation: Paid (KRW 5,000 per person) / Advance reservation
  • Overview: A mission-based guided tour exploring the architecture and stories of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jongmyo Shrine
  • Highlights:

Category

Venue

Details

Introduction

&

Orientation

[1] In front of

Jidang Pond

⦁Introduction to Jongmyo Shrine and traditional Korean

architecture, followed by an overview of the missions

⦁Division into groups and mission instructions (activity sheets

provided)

Main

Program

[2] Hyangdaecheong

Hall

⦁Learn about Mangmyoru Pavilion and the Shrine to King

Gongmin, then find ritual objects at Hyangdaecheong Hall and

discover the purpose of each

[3] Jaegung

⦁Explore the functions and role of Jaegung, a secluded space

enclosed by walls

[4] Jeongjeon

Hall

⦁Mission: Uncover the secret of the world’s longest wooden shrine

building, expanded from 7 to 19 bays!

[5] Yeongnyeongjeon

Hall

⦁Mission: Spot the Differences: Jeongjeon vs. Yeongnyeongjeon

Wrap-up

[6] Akgongcheong

⦁Review the activities and share reflections on the experience

  • General Programs

[General] K-Royal Culture Festival Stamp Tour

Experience     |     On-site Admission

  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun), 09:00–18:00 (Ongoing) / 5 days
  • Venues: Four Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine
  • Participation: Free / On-site admission
  • Overview: A K-Royal Culture Festival stamp tour connecting the Four Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine
  • Highlights: Participants pick up a stamp book at the Festival information desk, visit designated tour spots at the royal palaces and Jongmyo Shrine, and collect stamps to complete the mission. Commemorative gifts available on a first-come, first-served basis upon completion.

[General] Palace Pass: Hyangnang

Experience     |     Advance Reservation

  • Dates: Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11 (Sun) / 5 days
  • Venues: Four Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine
  • Participation: Advance reservation
  • Overview: A special festival pass that also serves as a souvenir, offering unlimited admission to the Four Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine throughout the Festival period
  • Highlights:
    • Unlimited admission to the Four Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine 

      * Excludes nighttime admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace and admission to the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace
    • One complimentary drink voucher for the palace coffee shop “K-Heritage Store”

[Online] Genre Painting For All 2026

Hanbok     |     Online     |     Experience

  • Dates: Sep 18 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun), 10:00 – 24:00 (Ongoing) / 45 days
  • Venues: Online (“Genre Painting for All” website / pungsokdo.com)
  • Participation: Free / Online
  • Overview: An interactive online program where participants create their own Joseon-era characters
  • Highlights: Participants visit the website and create their own characters by selecting and combining different poses, costumes and facial expressions

(Appendix 4)

Reservation-Required Programs

Overview of Advance Reservation

  • Tickets Open: Sep 4 (Fri) 2026, from 12:00 / Ticketlink (ticketlink.co.kr)
  • Ticket Inquiries: Ticketlink Call Center (+82 1588-7890)

Advance Reservation Schedule

No.

Program

Booking Opens

Venues

Dates

Price

(per

person)

Age

1

Hanbok Royal

Banquet

(Yeonhyang)

Sep 4 (Fri)

12:00

Throughout

Gyeongbokgung

Palace

(nighttime viewing

area)

Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 10

(Sat)

Free

Ages 7+

2

Palace Pass:

Hyangnang

Sep 4 (Fri)

12:00

Four Royal Palaces

and Jongmyo

Shrine

Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct

11 (Sun)

KRW

12,000

All ages

3

Awakening the

Morning Palace

Sep 4 (Fri)

14:00

Changdeokgung

Palace (including

the Secret Garden)

Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct

11 (Sun)

KRW

10,000

Ages 7+

4

Gyujanggak

Chogye Munsin

Workshop

Sep 4 (Fri)

14:00

Gyujanggak and

Geomseocheong,

Changdeokgung

Palace

Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 11

(Sun)

Free

Ages 13+

5

JunMyeongDang

Hall Children’s

School

Sep 4 (Fri)

14:00

Jungmyeongjeon

Hall, Deoksugung

Palace

Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 11

(Sun)

KRW

5,000

Ages 7-10

6

Donggowol

Jangwonseo

Sep 4 (Fri)

15:00

Education Hall,

Grand

Greenhouse,

Changgyeonggung

Palace

Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct

11 (Sun)

KRW

10,000

Ages 60+

7

You in Hanbok,

Walking Through a

Painting

Sep 4 (Fri)

15:00

Throughout

Changgyeonggung

and

Changdeokgung

Palaces

Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct

11 (Sun)

KRW

15,000

Ages 19+

8

Jongmyo Shrine

Architectural

Expedition

Sep 4 (Fri)

16:00

Throughout

Jongmyo Shrine

Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct

11 (Sun)

KRW

5,000

Ages 11-18

9

K-Royal Culture

Festival Academic

Seminar

Sep 4 (Fri)

16:00

Jeonggwanheon

Hall, Deoksugung

Palace

Oct 11 (Sun)

Free

Ages 13+

10

(Partner Program)

Moonlight Lotus

Show at

Changgyeonggung

Palace

Sep 11 (Fri)

11:00

Chundangji Pond

Area,

Changgyeonggung

Palace

Oct 7 (Wed) – Nov

1 (Sun)

KRW

1,000

(Up to 4

tickets

per

person)

Ages 7+

11

(Partner Program)

Palace Concert:

Ballet × Sujecheon

Sep 11 (Fri)

17:00

Jibokjae Hall,

Gyeongbokgung

Palace

Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 5

(Mon)

KRW

20,000

Ages 7+

Advance Reservation Schedule for International Visitor Programs

No.

Program

Booking Opens

Venues

Dates

Price

Age

1

Hanbok Royal

Banquet

(Yeonhyang)

Sep 4 (Fri)

12:00

Changdeokgung

Palace (including

the Secret Garden)

Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 10

(Sat)

Free

Ages 7+

2

Awakening the

Morning Palace

Sep 4 (Fri)

14:00

Changdeokgung

Palace (including

the Secret Garden)

Oct 7 (Wed) – Oct 11

(Sun)

KRW

10,000

Ages 7+

3

(Partner

Program)

Palace Concert:

Ballet ×

Sujecheon

Sep 11 (Fri)

17:00

Jibokjae Hall,

Gyeongbokgung

Palace

Oct 2 (Fri) – Oct 5

(Mon)

KRW

20,000

Ages 7+

 

CONTACT:

Ahn Young-min

Tel. 822-6450-3836

Choe Jeong-yun

Tel. 822-6450-3834

Cha Ji-eun

Tel. 822-6450-3838

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