Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour 2026: Dates, Programs and Visitor Guide

Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour runs from 2026-09-02 through 2026-10-24 at 경복궁. This reservation-only palace program explores the northern grounds of Gyeongbokgung, serves a modern interpretation of a royal twelve-dish meal, and concludes with traditional theater and an evening view of Hyangwonjeong. This guide brings together the confirmed schedule, venue, admission information, and the main published programs for international visitors.

Before visiting Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour, check whether your preferred session requires advance booking. Timetables, entry procedures, and outdoor operations may change, so review the organizer’s latest notice again on the day of your visit.

Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour: dates, venue and admission

• Dates: 2026-09-02–2026-10-24
• Venue: 경복궁
• Address: 서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161
• Hours: 1부 18:20~20:10 / 2부 19:30~21:20
• Admission: 1인 60,000원
• Organizer: 국가유산청 궁능유적본부·국가유산진흥원

What to experience at Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour

Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour is organized around the character of its venue and the cultural story behind the event. Confirmed program areas include:

• Guided tour of the northern palace grounds
• Royal twelve-dish dosirak meal at Oesojubang
• Traditional theater at Jibokjae and the Hyangwonjeong nightscape

This reservation-only palace program explores the northern grounds of Gyeongbokgung, serves a modern interpretation of a royal twelve-dish meal, and concludes with traditional theater and an evening view of Hyangwonjeong. The event is best approached as a cultural itinerary rather than a single photo stop. Choose one or two priority programs first, then allow time for queues, orientation, and movement between spaces.

Booking and practical visitor notes

Detailed sessions, remaining ticket inventory, concessions, and on-site entry rules can differ by program. Reserved experiences and seated screenings may sell out early. Even when general admission is free, selected workshops or performances can require a separate reservation or fee.

Photography rules, food and drink policies, accessibility, and rain arrangements vary by venue. For multi-site events, plan your route around the location of your highest-priority program. Public transportation is usually the most predictable option during busy festival periods, but visitors should also check the final service time for their return journey.

International visitors may find that some booking pages are primarily in Korean. Browser translation can help, but names and passport details should be entered exactly as requested by the ticket provider. Save the reservation confirmation and venue address offline before departure. Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour can be combined with nearby museums, heritage sites, galleries, or local dining for a full-day arts itinerary.

For more events in the same season, compare our guides to Suwon Hwaseong Media Art and the Andong Maskdance Festival.

You can also compare plans for Seoul Architecture Festival 2026 and Gwangju Biennale 2026, which take place during the same festival season.

Official updates

Check the official information page for the latest timetable and booking notices. This guide reflects public information checked on September 13, 2026, and event operations may change.