A Complete Guide to Reserving Deoksugung Seokjojeon Hall for 2026! Lottery System, General Booking, Price

A comprehensive guide to booking tickets for the 2026 Deoksugung Palace Night Seokjojeon Hall. Check the lottery application schedule, general sales opening dates, prices, and even seating tips all in one place. Essential information for the ticket battle.

1. 2026 Deoksugung Seokjojeon Night Opening: What is it about it that makes it so popular?

One of the hot events that always pops up every spring these days is... 'Deoksugung Palace Seokjojeon Hall at Night' yo. this.
It is a program where you can enjoy the palace night view, a cafe, and a musical all at once in the heart of Seoul, so it sells out every season and is famous for being practically a ticket war.

 

In particular, Seokjojeon has a unique atmosphere as it is a Western-style building actually used by Emperor Gojong during the Korean Empire period.
It is a palace, but because of this combination that gives off a European vibe, it is also extremely popular as a date spot.

 

2. How to reserve Seokjojeon Hall at Deoksugung Palace in 2026

Reservations for the first half of 2026 will be conducted via a 'lottery system' rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you don't know this and just wait for general booking, you might miss out, so make sure to check.

You can view the reservation flow like this.

 

 

Step 1: Enter the ticket raffle
Enter on Ticketlink from 14:00 on March 18 to 23:59 on March 24

 

Step 2: Announcement of Winners
Announcement after 17:00 on March 26

 

Step 3: Winner-Exclusive Booking
Runs from 2 PM on March 27 to March 30

 

Step 4: General Booking
Remaining seats open from 2 PM on April 1st

 

To summarize
Lottery → First-come, first-served booking for winners → General booking for remaining seats
Because of this structure, you can actually consider it as another round of competition even if you win.

 

3. Event Schedule and Operating Hours

The event will run for approximately 6 weeks, from April 8 to May 17, 2026.
We are open only from Wednesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The sessions are divided into 3 times a day.

 

Session 1, 18:00
2nd session 18:40
3rd session 19:15

The atmosphere was different depending on the time of day, too.

The first session had a sunset + bright palace vibe.
The third session has a complete night view and lighting vibe, so it's good to choose according to your preference.

 

4. Pricing and Booking Restrictions

The price is 35,000 won per person.
You can reserve up to 2 tickets per person.

It has the perfect layout for going with a partner or friends.
For your reference, sessions from May 1st to 3rd will be operated exclusively for foreigners.

 

5. Program Structure

The reason this event is so popular is because of its composition.
It is not just a simple viewing experience, but a three-stage experiential program.

 

First, Seokjojeon Night Commentary Tour
Tour the interior while listening to stories of the history of the Korean Empire and the Imperial Family with a professional guide.

 

Second, terrace cafe experience
You can enjoy coffee and dessert while looking at the night view from the second-floor terrace.
This is the real spot for the photo of a lifetime.

 

Third, watching an original musical
It continues to the performance of 'That Name, Daehan' held in the reception room.
I heard that the immersion is quite good because the performance is viewed in an actual imperial palace space.

 

Q&A

 

Q. If it's a lottery system, do I have to win no matter what?
A. Yes, you must win the lottery to reserve tickets first, and only the remaining seats will be released for general sale.

 

Q. Can I get tickets through general booking?
A. It is possible, but the quantity is limited, so competition is very high.

 

Q. Which episode is the most popular?
A. Usually, the 3rd session, which has the prettiest night view, is the most popular.

 

Q. Is seat selection also important?
A. Yes, satisfaction with terrace seating, in particular, varies significantly depending on the location.

 

Q. Is it a good place for a date?
A. It captures the atmosphere, layout, and photos perfectly, making it one of the top date spots in Seoul.

 

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