Seoul · Royal heritage ceremony
Jongmyo Daeje Royal Ancestral Rite
May 3, 2026
- Dates
- May 3, 2026
- Yeongnyeongjeon rite
- 10 a.m.–noon
- Jeongjeon rite
- 2–4:30 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Jongmyo Shrine
- Address
- 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate Seoul stop · about 7 km awayDaerim MarketThis five-day market in Eunpyeong-gu opens on dates ending in 5 and 0.View market details Royal palaceBefore the afternoon riteChangdeokgung PalaceVisit the nearby palace before returning to Jongmyo for the Jeongjeon ceremony.View details Historic neighborhoodBetween ceremoniesIkseon-dong Hanok StreetUse the two-hour break for a short walk and meal in the hanok lanes west of Jongmyo.View details Hotels near the festival
Jongno, Jongmyo, and Ikseon-dong
View staysChoose which ceremony you want to see
Check the sequence
The Yeongnyeongjeon and Jeongjeon rites were held at different times with a two-hour gap.
Arrive quietly and early
This is a formal religious and royal ceremony, not a drop-in stage performance.
Check the next rite
The 2026 ceremony has ended. Confirm the next procession route and viewing rules.
Royal ritual, music, and dance return to Jongmyo
At a glance
Jongmyo Daeje honors the kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty through ritual, court music, and ceremonial dance.
Why it matters
The rite and its music preserve a complete royal ceremonial tradition recognized by UNESCO.
Before you go
The 2026 ceremony took place May 3. The main rites ran from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by shrine viewing. Admission was free.
