The popular nighttime program “Seokjojeon at Night” will return to Deoksugung Palace in autumn 2026.
The program includes a guided tour of Seokjojeon Hall, coffee—historically called gabe in Korea—and dessert inspired by the Korean Imperial Court, followed by a musical performance.
This is a special advance-reservation program that offers visitors an opportunity to experience stories and culture from the Korean Empire period.
Event Details
- Event period: September 9–October 18, 2026
- Operating days: Wednesday–Sunday
- Venue: Seokjojeon Hall, Deoksugung Palace
- Duration: Approximately 100 minutes
- Age requirement: Ages 7 and over
- Capacity: 18 participants per session
Session Times
- Session 1: 6:00 p.m.
- Session 2: 6:40 p.m.
- Session 3: 7:15 p.m.
Booking Information
How to Book
“Seokjojeon at Night” requires advance booking. For the 2026 fall season, applications will be accepted through a lottery system on Ticketlink.
Lottery Application Period
August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. – August 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (KST)
Lottery Results
Results will be available from 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2026.
Booking Period for Selected Applicants
August 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. – August 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (KST)
Remaining Ticket Sales
Remaining tickets will go on sale from 2:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026.
Price and Participation Requirements
- Price: KRW 35,000 per person, including admission to Deoksugung Palace
- Age requirement: Ages 7 and older
- Capacity: 18 participants per session
- Duration: Approximately 100 minutes
- Payment method: Credit card only
- On the day of the program, the person who made the booking must present their original ID and booking number.
Seats are assigned in pairs, and seat changes cannot be made after booking.
Ticketlink is currently the only official booking platform listed for this program. A separate booking channel for international visitors has not yet been announced.
The official information also does not specify whether overseas users can complete Ticketlink’s identity verification process or use internationally issued credit cards.
We will update this page as soon as booking information for international visitors is confirmed.
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