Seoul · Royal heritage experience
Night Banquet at Changgyeonggung Palace
September 24–October 4, 2026
- Dates
- September 24–October 4, 2026
- Hours
- 5–8:30 p.m.; performance 7:10–8 p.m.
- Admission
- KRW 50,000 per ticket; advance reservation required
- Venue
- Munjeongjeon Hall, Changgyeonggung Palace
- Address
- 185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Reserve the Night Banquet at Changgyeonggung Palace
Tickets cost KRW 50,000 and admit one costumed participant with up to two accompanying family members.
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketSeparate Seoul stop · about 7 km awayDaerim MarketThis five-day market is in Eunpyeong-gu. Market days end in 5 and 0.View market details Royal palaceNext to ChanggyeonggungChangdeokgung PalaceVisit the neighboring palace earlier in the day and allow time to return for check-in.View details Royal shrineA short walk awayJongmyo ShrineAdd the royal ancestral shrine before the evening program, subject to its tour schedule.View details Hotels near the festival
Jongno, Daehangno, and Anguk
View staysTreat this as a reserved experience, not a walk-in event
Confirm every participant
One KRW 50,000 ticket covers one costumed participant and up to two accompanying family members.
Arrive before check-in
Costume preparation and the palace setting make late entry difficult; follow the time on the reservation notice.
Use public transportation
Changgyeonggung has no visitor parking. Hyehwa Station is about a 12-minute walk away.
A family takes part in a Joseon royal banquet
At a glance
This evening experience reimagines a court banquet inspired by Crown Prince Hyomyeong’s devotion to his father, King Sunjo.
What to expect
A participant wears court dress and makeup, joins the banquet as an honored guest, samples royal sweets, and watches traditional performance with family.
Before you go
Advance booking is required. The program does not operate on the palace closing day, and outside food is not allowed inside the heritage site.
