- First published
- Oct 31, 2026
2026 Jongmyo Autumn Ancestral Rite — Yeongnyeongjeon and Jeongjeon
The autumn ancestral rite at Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026. Two separate ceremonies are announced: 10:00–12:00 at Yeongnyeongjeon and 14:00–16:30 at Jeongjeon; do not interpret the midday gap as a continuous ceremony. The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center says visitors may observe through general admission without advance reservation and with free admission. Saturday guided tours in Korean are listed at 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00; there is no foreign-language guided tour on Saturday. The shrine is at 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Check any access rules, on-site arrangements and updates before setting out.
- Start
- Nov 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
- End
- Nov 7, 2026, 4:30 PM
- Venue
- Jongmyo Shrine: Yeongnyeongjeon (10:00–12:00), Jeongjeon (14:00–16:30)
- Address
- Jongmyo Shrine, 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (종묘)
The autumn rite takes place on 7 November only, during the 29 October–15 November free-admission period. The 21 October official notice confirms the two different times and no-reservation arrangement.