Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do · Night heritage festival
Gimhae Heritage Night
October 16–18, 2026
- Dates
- October 16–18, 2026
- Hours
- 4–11 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Royal Tomb of King Suro and Sureungwon Garden
- Address
- 26 Garak-ro 93beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketGimhae-si · Every five daysJinyeong Traditional MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 4 and 9 each month.View market details Royal tombAt the festival siteRoyal Tomb of King SuroWalk the royal compound as the evening lights and heritage programs begin.View details Archaeology museumBefore sunsetDaeseong-dong Tombs MuseumSee artifacts from the Gaya tombs before following the night route through central Gimhae.View details Hotels near the festival
Central Gimhae and the Royal Tomb of King Suro
View staysUse the late start to explore Gaya history first
Begin at the museum
Visit the Daeseong-dong Tombs Museum before it closes, then continue to the royal tomb for the night program.
Choose your night route
The festival groups performances, stories, exhibits, food, and markets into eight themed night programs.
Plan the return trip
Events run until 11 p.m. Check the last public-transit connection or stay in central Gimhae.
Gaya heritage after dark
At a glance
Gimhae Heritage Night brings illuminated walks, performances, exhibits, food, and hands-on activities to the Royal Tomb of King Suro and nearby heritage sites.
The eight-night program
The program follows eight themes covering night scenery, roads, history, paintings, performances, food, stays, and markets.
Before you go
The 2026 event runs October 16–18 from 4 to 11 p.m. Admission is free.
