
Jongmyo Daeje Royal Ancestral Rite Ended
May 3, 2026 · Seoul
| Dates | May 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Jongmyo Shrine |
| Address | 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Admission | Free |
| Hours | 10:00–17:30 |
| Contact | 1522-2295 |
| Website | www.kh.or.kr/ ↗ |
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The grand ancestral rite for Joseon's kings and queens at Jongmyo shrine — UNESCO-listed both as architecture and as living ritual, with its solemn court music and line dances performed as they were for 500 years. Held the first Sunday of May; one of the most profound spectacles in Korea, and free.



