If you’re planning a trip to Korea and want to experience something beyond regular palace visits, K-Royal is an event you shouldn’t miss.
K-Royal is Korea’s largest royal palace cultural festival, held every spring and autumn at Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, and Jongmyo Shrine.
During the festival, visitors can enjoy exclusive experiences such as night tours, royal court culture programs, traditional performances, and special seasonal events.
International Visitors Are Welcome
Many K-Royal programs are available to international visitors.
Since reservation methods differ depending on the program, it’s important to check the booking information before your trip.
At Korea Palace Guide, we introduce events that international visitors can join and provide information about reservation websites.
2026 Spring K-Royal Highlights (Reference)
The 2026 Spring K-Royal Festival was held from April 25 to May 3, 2026.
International visitors were able to participate in the following programs:
Moonlight Tour
Saenggwabang
The Emperor’s Dining Table
Jongmyo Night Performance
Opening Ceremony
The festival programs may vary each season.
Reservations
Most K-Royal programs require advance reservations.
Reservation websites may differ for Korean residents and international visitors.
At Korea Palace Guide, each event page includes reservation information for international visitors.
Popular programs often sell out quickly, so early booking is highly recommended.
2026 Autumn Festival
Information about the 2026 Autumn K-Royal Festival, including schedules, participating programs, and reservation details, will be updated as soon as the official announcement is released.
For reference, the 2025 Autumn Festival was held from October 8 to October 12, 2025.
Summary
K-Royal offers a unique opportunity to experience Korea’s royal palace culture through exclusive seasonal events.
If you’re planning a trip to Korea, be sure to check the latest festival information and reservation details before your visit.
Korea Palace Guide will continue to update the latest information based on official announcements.