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Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Tours return in September
haps Magazine Korea
August 19, 2026
Gyeongbokgung Palace (Photo courtesy of haps Magazine Korea)
Nighttime tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace will return this autumn, giving visitors the chance to explore one of Korea’s most iconic royal landmarks after dark.
The Gyeongbokgung Night Viewing program will run from September 2 to October 2, with online ticket sales opening at 10 a.m. on August 26 through the NOL Ticket website.
Visitors will be able to stroll through illuminated sections of the Joseon-era palace, including Gwanghwamun Gate, Heungnyemun Gate, Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, and the royal residential quarters.
Adding to the experience, the palace will host a series of traditional court music and dance performances near Sujeongjeon Hall. The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts will present 15 performances on selected evenings throughout the event.
The night tours will be held Wednesday through Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with last admission at 8:30 p.m.
To help preserve the historic site, attendance will be limited to 3,000 visitors per day. Korean residents may purchase up to four tickets per person online, while 300 tickets will be reserved each day for foreign visitors, who can purchase up to two tickets at the Gwanghwamun ticket office by presenting a valid passport or identification.
As with daytime admission, entry is free for children aged six and under, adults aged 65 and older, and visitors wearing hanbok, Korea’s traditional attire.