Seoul · Saturday heritage program
Uijeongbu Historic Site Traditional Culture Program
April 11–October 31, 2026
- Dates
- April 11–October 31, 2026
- Schedule
- Listed Saturdays · 11 a.m.–noon and 2–3 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Summer closure
- No performances in July or August
- Venue
- Uijeongbu Historic Site Plaza
- Address
- 45 Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Continue through Seoul’s historic center
Traditional marketSeparate Seoul stop · about 6 km awayDaerim MarketThis five-day market is in Eunpyeong-gu. Market days end in 5 and 0.View market details PalaceA short walk awayGyeongbokgung PalaceWalk north from the plaza to the main royal palace and its museums.View details History museumAcross the plazaNational Museum of Korean Contemporary HistorySee modern Korean history exhibits beside Gwanghwamun Square.View details Hotels near the festival
Gwanghwamun, Jongno, and central Seoul
View staysBuild a Saturday history walk
Choose one of two shows
The program runs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on scheduled Saturdays.
Check the weekly update
Outdoor heritage programs can change for weather, ceremonies, or site operations.
Look for the military review
The main reenactment draws on the royal capital’s Three Military Commands and includes traditional martial arts activities.
Traditional military culture returns to a restored government site
At a glance
The Saturday program introduces the history of Uijeongbu, the Joseon-era State Council, through martial arts, reenactment, and hands-on play.
What to see
Performers recreate a military review associated with the neighboring government district and invite visitors to try traditional activities.
Before you go
Admission is free. Confirm the date because the program pauses during the hottest part of summer and may change outdoors.
