Book Gyeongbokgung Night Viewing 2026 on Aug 26

Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Viewing 2026 runs September 2–October 2, 7:00–9:30 PM, with last admission at 8:30 PM. Book online August 26 at 10:00 AM on NOL Ticket; foreign visitors also have a limited same-day route.

간단 요약

  • Book online: August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM on NOL Ticket.
  • Visit: September 2–October 2, 2026; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Last admission: 8:30 PM; online allocation 3,000/day; foreign visitors: 300 tickets/day.

1. When should you book Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Viewing 2026?

Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Viewing 2026 dates hours online booking and foreign visitor ticket facts infographic

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Planning item Confirmed detail
Viewing dates September 2–October 2, 2026
Hours 7:00–9:30 PM; last admission 8:30 PM
Closed Every Monday and Tuesday
General admission ₩3,000

Online reservations open at 10:00 AM on August 26 through NOL Ticket: 3,000 per day, up to four per person. Set the alarm.



2. What can you see after sunset?

Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Viewing 2026 illuminated palace path and visitors walking toward a royal hall

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For Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Viewing 2026, the open areas are Gwanghwamun Gate, Heungnyemun Gate, Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, Sajeongjeon Hall, Gangnyeongjeon Hall, Gyotaejeon Hall and Amisan Garden.

National Gugak Center musicians are scheduled for 15 royal court music and dance performances at Sujeongjeon Hall: September 2–5, 9–12, 16–19 and September 30–October 2. Recheck the notice for changes.

3. Can foreign visitors buy a ticket on the day?

Route Who it is for and how it works
Online reservation 3,000/day; NOL Ticket; up to 4 per person
Same-day ticket Foreign visitors only; Gwanghwamun Ticket Office; passport or valid ID; 300/day; up to 2 per person
Free admission Eligible visitors show ID or supporting documents at Heungnyemun Gate; no advance reservation

A/B choice: online booking or the foreign-visitor same-day counter. Free admission is separate. The notice lists children under 6, visitors aged 65 or older, Hanbok wearers, eligible national merit and bereaved-family card holders, eligible visitors with disabilities, and the specified accompanying person. For foreign visitors, the listed free categories are children under 6, visitors aged 65 or older and Hanbok wearers. Bring proof.

4. What should you save before leaving?

Save the official notice and palace page. Enquiries: +82-2-3700-3900–1. Mobile tickets or kiosk collection are available; same-day online booking is not.

Set the August 26 alarm, avoid Monday and Tuesday, and carry passport or ID for the route you choose.



✅ 결론

Set the August 26 alarm, keep the 8:30 PM last-admission time in view, and carry the right ID for your entry route.

FAQ — 자주 묻는 질문

Q1. When is Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Viewing 2026?

September 2–October 2, 2026, 7:00–9:30 PM; last admission is 8:30 PM. Mondays and Tuesdays are closed.

Q2. Can foreign visitors buy tickets at the palace?

Yes. Same-day tickets are available at Gwanghwamun with a passport or valid ID, limited to 300/day and two per person. Online booking opens August 26 at 10:00 AM.

※ Checked August 18, 2026 against the Korea Heritage Service Royal Palaces and Tombs Center notice and Gyeongbokgung Palace page. Details can change; confirm the official pages before travel. Images are an article-specific infographic and AI illustrations, not documentary photographs.