Gimje National Heritage Night

김제 국가유산야행

This nighttime festival brings Korea's historical heritage to life through performances, interactive experiences, exhibitions, and nighttime illuminations at Gimje's former administrative building and Confucian academy. Over eight nights, visitors enjoy a magistrate's procession, traditional arts demonstrations, rope-walking performances, and hands-on programs where participants can experience Joseon-era social roles and conduct historical missions. The event extends beyond the heritage sites to incorporate the historic traditional market, creating a day-and-night tourist experience that supports local merchants and artists.

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Dates: Sep 18, 2026 → Sep 20, 2026
Venue: 46-1 Dongheon 4-gil, Gyodong, Gimje, Jeollabuk-do · 🌾 Jeonbuk
Price: Paid
Ticketing: Official event site

Practical information

Opening hours: 18:00~22:00
Exact location: Historic Site Gimje Gwanan and Hyanggyo
Organiser: Gimje City
Phone: 063-540-3517

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🎟️ How to book — Official event site

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Most regional festivals are free entry
Korean municipalities fund a huge number of free festivals (flowers, food, light shows) — free entry is the norm, not the exception, sometimes with paid stalls or activities on site.
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Check the event's official site
The link sits on the event's VisitKorea page — it's the most reliable source for the program, hours, and any last-minute changes.
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Book via a Korean platform if a reservation is required
When a festival has paid premium activities or an attached concert, booking usually goes through NOL or YES24 — see the matching guide on this page.
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Call 1330 when in doubt
Korea's tourism hotline answers in English, Chinese and Japanese, 24/7 — handy for confirming a time or address when the official site is Korean-only.

💡 Good to know

When a price shows as "see details", the organiser simply hasn't published one in advance: in almost all of those cases entry is free and only some on-site activities are paid. Bring a little cash — many stalls don't take cards.