| Dates | 11–20 Oct 2024 |
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| Venue | Yungneung and Geolleung (Yunggeolleung) royal tombs, plus 11 other royal tomb sites경기도 화성시 병점구 효행로481번길 21 (안녕동) |
| Admission | Each tomb charges its normal entry fee: ₩1,000 for adults aged 25–64 at Yungneung and Geolleung, free for ages 24 and under and 65+. Some performances and hands-on programmes cost extra. |
| Next edition | 2025: 18–26 Oct 2025 |
Notes on the 2024 edition
5th edition. Dates from KTO's earlier description, still shown on a mirror of its listing; the 2024 programme and the five tombs were not identified in the sources opened.
About the festival
The World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs Festival (세계유산 조선왕릉축전) is an annual autumn programme of performances, guided tours, exhibitions and hands-on activities at the UNESCO-listed Joseon royal tombs in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and Yeongwol. The 7th edition runs 17–25 October 2026 at 12 royal tomb sites, after an opening ceremony on Friday 16 October at Yungneung and Geolleung in Hwaseong. You pay each tomb's normal entry fee (₩1,000 for adults aged 25–64 at Yungneung and Geolleung, free for 24 and under and 65+), and some shows and activities cost extra; royal tombs close on Mondays.
Transport, booking, crowd and accessibility details are on the main World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs Festival page, which covers every edition.
Source
Facts checked
18 October 2026, against the sources listed below.