The National Heritage Foundation and others will host the '2026 Fall Palace Culture Festival' from October 7 to 11 at four palaces and Jongmyo.
Key points
•Special exhibition on Joseon space aesthetics at Gyeongbok Palace
•Royal life reenactments and children's programs at Gyeonghuigung and Deoksugung Palaces
•Unique 'Sundolil's Ceremony' event in Jongmyo area
This festival, co-organized by the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea and the National Heritage Foundation, features exhibitions, experiences, and performances. Some activities can be participated in without prior booking.
At Gyeongbok Palace's Hiyejung Hall, a special exhibition titled 'Joseon Space Aesthetics: The Order of White' will run from October 7 to 11, showcasing the order and emptiness upheld by Joseon. Seoul Architectural Award winner Baek Jong-hwan of WGNB is behind this exhibition.
At Gyeonghuigung Palace, a royal life reenactment event 'Gyeonghuigung Time Travel' will take place on October 9 and 10 at noon and 3:30 PM. Additionally, the courtyard next to the main greenhouse of Gyeonghuigung Palace will host an on-site event called 'Flowers in a Scholar’s Garden' from October 7 to 11.
At Deoksugung Palace, a commemorative exhibition for King Sejong's death anniversary titled 'From Kwangmu to Wonhyo' will run from October 7 to 11. Simultaneously, on-site experiences linked with the Junmyeong Hall Children’s School will be held at Junmyeong Hall from October 9 to 11.
During the festival, various on-site programs such as street games, palace games, and stamp tours are available. A special event called 'Sundolil's Ceremony' will take place only during this fall festival period in the Jongmyo area from October 9 to 11 at 3:30 PM.
