Details of the 2026 Autumn K-Royal Culture Festival have now been announced.
This year’s autumn festival will take place from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, across Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine.
The five-day festival will feature exhibitions, guided tours, cultural experiences, performances, and nighttime programs that highlight the history and beauty of Korea’s royal palaces.
Programs Available to Book through Creatrip
Foreign visitors can book the following two programs through Creatrip.
Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Royal Banquet
This special evening event invites visitors to experience royal court culture while wearing hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The program includes a royal procession, exhibitions and talks about court clothing, and demonstrations by traditional hanbok artisans.
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Dates: October 9–10, 2026
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Time: 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
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Foreign visitor allocation: 400 places per day, 800 in total
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Price: Free
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Requirement: All participants must wear hanbok
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Booking opens: September 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Awakening the Palace in the Morning at Changdeokgung
Explore Changdeokgung Palace and its Secret Garden in the quiet early morning before regular opening hours.
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Dates: October 7–11, 2026
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English-language session: 8:00 a.m. daily
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Number of sessions: One English session per day for five days
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Booking opens: September 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Korea and Japan are in the same time zone, so bookings also open at 12:00 p.m. Japan time.
Please visit our Autumn Events page for full program details, booking instructions, and important information for participants.
[View 2026 Autumn Palace Events and Booking Information]
300 Seats Planned for Foreign Visitors at the Special Eve Performance
A special performance of KBS2’s “Immortal Songs: 2026 Royal Culture Festival Special” will be held at Heungnyemun Square in Gyeongbokgung Palace at 5:00 p.m. on October 6, one day before the festival officially begins.
The free performance will feature music ranging from traditional Korean music to K-pop. A total of 300 seats are planned for foreign visitors.
The application date and booking procedure for these seats have not yet been announced. We will share further information when official details become available.
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Please note that program details and booking schedules are subject to change. Check the official websites and booking pages for the latest information before participating.