World Heritage Joseon Royal Tombs Festival

The "Joseon Royal Tomb World Heritage Festival" is a special cultural event designed to showcase the history and grandeur of the Joseon Royal Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and to provide a closer experience of these historical landmarks. Through a diverse range of programs encompassing performances, tours, interactive experiences, and exhibitions, visitors can discover the living history and culture preserved within the Joseon Royal Tombs. Launched in 2020, this year marks the 7th edition of the "2026 Joseon Royal Tomb World Heritage Festival," which will run from October 16th (Friday) to October 25th (Sunday). This year, the festival features newly curated programs based on the unique stories and historical significance of each royal tomb. Visitors can explore the grounds, experience various content, and immerse themselves in the historical value and beauty of the Joseon Royal Tombs through all their senses.

Program

1. Main Event
- Opening Ceremony (October 16, Friday) / Yonggeun Tomb
- Performance Program: Royal Tomb Musical "The Cherry Blossoms, How Sad," @Yonggeun Royal Tomb; Royal Stage; Royal Tomb Humanities Academy; "Stories of the Royal Tombs, Told by the Royal Tomb Official"; Original Pansori (Korean narrative song) "Seeing and Seeing, How Wonderful."
- Tour Programs: "Dreams of Neungju," Joseon Detective: Royal Tomb Records, Special Access to Burial Sites – A Deeper Look at the Royal Tombs
- Experience Programs: Royal Tomb Culture Lounge, Royal Tomb Book Nook, Royal Tomb Ritual Experience
- Exhibition Programs: Royal Tomb Sound Gallery "Sounds of Nature, Echoes of Ritual," Royal Tomb Ritual Exhibition Hall, The King's Garden
- Academic Program: Yongju Temple Academic Seminar "Joseon Royal Tombs and Principal Temples."
2. Pre-event Programs
- Royal Tomb Sound Gallery "Sounds of Nature, Echoes of Rituals": September 30 (Wed) ~ October 25 (Sun)
- Joseon Royal Tombs Mobile Stamp Tour: September 26 (Sat) ~ October 25 (Sun)