| Dates | Not announced as of 19 October 2026. Recent seasons were autumn 2024 (11 Sep–6 Oct), spring 2025 (2 Apr–17 May), autumn 2025 (15 Oct–2 Nov) and autumn 2026 (2 Sep–24 Oct), so the next season is likely in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October) 2027. |
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| Weather | September average 26/18 °C (79/64 °F), 142 mm of rain October average 20/11 °C (68/51 °F), 52 mm of rainMonthly averages, not a forecast: Korea Meteorological Administration climate normals, 1991–2020, Seoul station. |
| Venue | Gyeongbokgung Palace (northern area)서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161 (세종로) 경복궁 |
| Admission | ₩60,000 per person, covering the guided night tour, the dosuk royal meal and the performances. Ages 7 and over only (born 2019 or earlier). |
| Previous edition | 2026: 2 Sep – 24 Oct 2026 |
Notes on the 2027 edition
The lottery has opened about two to three weeks before each season starts (13–19 March for spring 2025, 24–30 September for autumn 2025, 14–20 August for autumn 2026), so watch for an announcement in early spring or late summer 2027.
About the festival
The Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour (경복궁 별빛야행) is a ticketed, guided night tour of the northern part of Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul, with a modern 12-dish royal meal in the palace kitchen, live traditional music and, in 2026, a short changgeuk opera about King Gojong at Jibokjae. The 2026 season runs 2 September–24 October, Wednesday to Sunday, in two sessions (18:20–20:10 and 19:30–21:20), and foreign visitors have their own sessions on 21–24 October, sold through Creatrip. Tickets cost ₩60,000 per person and are allotted by lottery on Ticketlink; no 2027 dates have been announced. Take Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 5.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour page, which covers every edition.
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Facts checked
19 October 2026, against the sources listed below.