Seoul
Jongmyo Daeje
종묘대제
This edition has ended. These dates describe the past event; a future edition has not been confirmed on this page.
This event has ended. The information below describes the past event.
Plan your visit
- Dates
- Venue
- Jongmyo
- Address
- Seoul Jongro-gu Jongno 157 Jongmyo
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- Cultural Heritage Administration / National Heritage Promotion Agency
- Operating hours
- 10:00~17:30 (Korean original)
- Program
- 1. Yeongnyeongjeon Ritual: 10:00~12:00 2. Jeongjeon Ritual: 14:00~16:30 3. Sinshil Viewing: 16:30~17:30 * Gyeongbokgung Heungnyeemun Plaza and live streaming on YouTube
Page updated . Dates and availability can change; confirm with the organizer before travelling.
Festival location
Jongmyo
Seoul Jongro-gu Jongno 157 Jongmyo
Loading map…
About the festival
The grand ritual and dance, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage, is held in the Jongmyo Jeongjeon, a place steeped in five hundred years of history. This ceremony honors the spirits of the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Restored in 1969, it has continued to this day, recognized for its cultural value as a comprehensive ritual combining royal ceremonies, dance, and music, and was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity representative list in 2001. Since 2006, it has been conducted as an international event inviting dignitaries from home and abroad, attracting global attention. Every year on the first Sunday of May, it offers a special opportunity to witness the high-class royal ceremonies, music, and dance of the Joseon royal family.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · TourAPI · TourAPI 141759
More festivals to explore
Seoul
The Namsan Beacon Ceremony and other traditional cultural events
–
Namsan Beacon Tower and Bosin Pavilion
Dates & details