Gyeongbokgung, Changgyeonggung, and Unhyeongung Palace Nighttime Opening during summer
During the months of July and August, Unhyeongung Palace night opening from 7 pm-9 pm every Friday
The visiting hours during the evening will take place from 7-9 pm. Every area of the palace. Every area of the palace will be open for viewing except for the “Old Music Hall”. The traditional Korean music performances as well as the traditional Korean opera will also be open for viewing.
From July to August, you can enjoy hour-long traditional Korean music performances at the main hall of Unhyeongung Palace at 7:30 pm. In August, starting at 7:30, there will be a 30-minute Changgeuk performance where you can learn the stories of King Gojong and Empress Myeongseong.
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Schedule |
Program |
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July 3 19:30~20:30 |
The Essence of Pansori |
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July 10 19:30~20:30 |
The Master of Geomungo & Haegeum, Kim Young-Ja |
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July 17 19:30~20:30 |
Master of Korean traditional music 1 – Pipe Choi Kyung man, Seodo Minyo Yoo Ji Suk |
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July 24 19:30~20:30 |
Master of singing – Kim Kyung Bae |
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July 31 19:30~20:30 |
Master of the arts- Ha Joo Hwa |
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August 7 19:30~20:30 |
Famous Korean traditional instruments 2 – Pipe master Kwak Taegyu, Gayageum master Kim Mi-sook |
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August 14 19:30~20:30 |
Next generation masters 1 – Vocalist Choi Yoon-young, Cui Jian, Lee Yun-sun, Go Yein, Lee Woong Ryul |
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August 21 19:30~20:30 |
Next generation masters 2 – Instrumentalist Kang Hyo Sun, Park Sol Ji, Han Yeoleum, Han Seung Won, Ha Cheong Ra |
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August 28 19:30~20:30 |
Famous Korean traditional instruments 3 – Traditional Music 3 – Gayageum Byun Young Suk, Byun Jin Sim, Geomungo Byun Sun Geum, Haegeum Byun Jong Hyuk |
The nighttime viewing of the Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung
Dates
Gyeongbokgung Palace: August 12-28 (closed on Aug. 18 and 25)
Changgyeonggung: August 11-27 (closed on Aug. 17 and 24)
Hours
19:30 ~ 22:00 (last admission at 9 pm)
Reservations
For foreigners: On-site reservations
