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Royal Culture Festival

Royal Culture Festival Ended

Apr 25, 2026 – May 3, 2026 · Seoul

Heritage & Traditional

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Seoul or plan around your dates.
DatesApr 25, 2026 – May 3, 2026
VenueGyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung, Jongmyo
Address161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
AdmissionPalace admission (programs vary)
HoursVaries by program
Contact1522-2295
Websitewww.kh.or.kr/fest

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Korea's biggest heritage festival: nine days each spring and autumn across all five Seoul palaces and Jongmyo shrine — performances, rite reenactments, night openings, and experiences. The 12th edition, 'Palaces Awaken Art', opens with a night spectacle at Gyeongbokgung's Heungnyemun plaza. THE event to plan a spring Seoul trip around.

Description translated from official Korean tourism data. Details can change — verify with the organizer before you go.

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