Gyeongbokgung Palace is beautiful no matter when you visit, but the ancient palace at night, illuminated by soft lighting, offers an indescribable sense of wonder.
The long-awaited night viewing season for the first half of 2026 is finally back!
The night viewing events held every year in the first and second halves of the year feel familiar, yet they always bring that excitement of realizing, “Ah, the season when the nights are cool has arrived!”
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Tickets can be purchased on Interpark.
🌙 Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Tour and Ticket Information
📆Event Dates: May 13 (Wed) – June 14 (Sun), 2026
⏰Show Times: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Last admission at 8:30 PM)
🛒 Admission Fee: 3,000 KRW
👉Ticket Sales: Interpark Ticket (Tickets sold on a first-come, first-served basis per session)
💡 Pro Tip: Free admissionfor visitors wearing hanbok (no separate reservation required)
This year, in particular, theNational Gugak Center’s special permanent performance, *Seeds of Sound*,has been added as an attractive highlight.
This outdoor performance, taking place at the Sujeongjeon Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace starting May 20, begins at 7:30 PM. If you wish to enjoy the performance as well, a separate reservation is required.
There is no additional cost, but you must have already purchased a Gyeongbokgung Palace night admission ticket in advance. Since tickets are limited to 120 per session on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s best to act quickly.
Reservations open on Thursday, May 14, at 2:00 PM, so be sure to check the schedule in advance to enjoy a special evening where the night views of the royal palace blend with the melodies of traditional Korean music.
Performance reservations will be available starting at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 14.
🎶 <Seeds of Sound> Viewing and Reservation Information
📆Performance Dates: Starting May 20, 7:30 PM
📍Location: Sujeongjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace (Outdoors)
🛒Price: Free (for holders of Gyeongbokgung Palace night admission tickets only)
👥 Capacity: 120people per session (first-come, first-served)
👉Reservations and more details: Website
