Yangju National Heritage Night

Name: Yangju National Heritage Night
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-20
Location: 15 Buheungno-1399beon-gil, Buheung-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (Yuyang-dong)

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This 2026 night festival unfolds at Yangju's historical government seat with the theme 'Civil and Administrative Harmony.' Relive the Joseon-era spirit where people and officials celebrated together through performances showcasing Yangju's intangible heritage such as Yangju Byeolsandae Nori and folk songs, interactive experiences, stories of King Jeongjo and Yangju, civil service exam simulations, guided night tours, media installations, and traditional dining. Rather than passive viewing, you become part of the narrative by actively participating. The festival follows an 'Eight Nights' program—nocturnal scenery, paths, legends, histories, tales, cuisine, lodging, and entertainment—weaving together Yangju's history, people, and cultural traditions into one immersive experience.

Dates: Sep 12, 2026 → Sep 20, 2026
Venue: 15 Buheungno-1399beon-gil, Buheung-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (Yuyang-dong) · 🌸 Gyeonggi
Price: Paid

Practical information

Opening hours: 17:00~22:00
Exact location: Yangju Gwananji
Organiser: Yangju
Phone: 031-8082-5673

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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.