Historic palaces in Seoul to stage 5-day cultural festival this fall
Four of Seoul’s major royal palaces are preparing to host five days of music, night walks, and living history next month as the city’s flagship heritage festival expands its offerings for international visitors. From Oct. 7 to 11, the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center and the Korea Heritage Agency will hold the 2026 Autumn K-Royal Culture Festival across Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Deoksu…
Four of Seoul's most iconic royal palaces are set to host a five-day cultural festival this fall, expanding the city's flagship heritage event for international visitors. The 2026 Autumn K-Royal Culture Festival will take place from October 7 to 11 at Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Deoksu Palace, and Changgyeong Palace, alongside Jongmyo Royal Shrine.
Following a successful spring edition that attracted over 725,000 visitors, organizers are enhancing the event with evening illuminations and programs in foreign languages to capitalize on its growing global appeal.
The festival begins on October 6 outside Gyeongbok Palace's Heungnyemun Gate with a special outdoor screening of the music program "Immortal Songs," which combines traditional Korean instruments with contemporary K-pop performances. Each palace complex will showcase a unique facet of Joseon Dynasty tradition. At Gyeongbok Palace, the "Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Banquet" on October 9 and 10 will focus on court attire, featuring a variety of historically-inspired garments.
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