Gyeongju National Heritage Night

The "2026 Gyeongju National Heritage Night Festival" is an event that allows visitors to experience the history and cultural heritage of Gyeongju under the night sky. The official subtitle of this year's event is "Fragments - Preserved, and to be Preserved," and it utilizes various national heritage sites and historical cultural resources in Gyeongju to provide nighttime cultural experiences. The main venues for the event include Woljeonggyo Bridge, Gyerim, Gyochon Village, and the Gyeongju Fortress area. A notable feature is the use of historical sites from the Silla period and Gyeongju's representative cultural heritage as event spaces. The festival offers a variety of programs that allow visitors to enjoy the nighttime scenery against the backdrop of national heritage sites and experience history and traditional culture. Through this event, visitors can explore Gyeongju's cultural heritage in a different atmosphere than during the day and experience historical spaces and national heritage up close.

Program

Night views (4 programs)
- Woljeong Bridge illuminated at night, LED drone light show, Mythical Forest, Gyeongju Fortress where the moonlight lingers
2. Yaro (10 programs)
- "Bridge of Love": A nighttime event featuring walks with pets, traditional Korean percussion performances, excursions to national heritage sites, children's guided tours of national heritage, exploration of the "Little Kingdom" racecourse, a hide-and-seek game with the character "Donggyeong Cheomseong," "Illuminating the Path, Connecting History" (a national heritage cleanup event), "Secret Inspectors Inspecting the City Walls," and a lantern-making workshop
3. Night Stories (4 programs)
- Busking in every corner, Silla stories sand art, Time travel: a mysterious encounter - The goblin that protects the egg (storytelling), Sungmoon University media art
4. Night Illumination (9 programs)
- Art gallery, Ice Kingdom, Stargazing and constellation stories, Four-panel photo opportunity (paid program), Colorful coloring activities, Traditional cultural experience playground, Fabric knotting experience (partially paid), Kite flying demonstration and traditional kite experience, DOODLE GYEONGJU (Mr. Doodle live drawing)
5. Yasa (12 programs)
- Discovering the Story of Choi Buja of Gyeongju, 100 Times Over; The Twelve Zodiac Animals Granting Wishes; The Tale of the Silk Worm of Silla; Gyeongju Humanities: A Hands-On Experience; 4D Immersive National Heritage Experience (XR Bus); Drone Experience; Silk Weaving (Silk Road Historical Experience); Stamp Tour; Proving Yourself (Creating a Nameplate); The Secret Inspector is Here; A Night of Wisdom: The Byeolsi Examination; Guards vs. Thieves
6. Night Snacks (3 programs)
- Gyochon Night Snacks, Royal Tea Ceremony, Food Trucks (Dare to Try Challenge)
7. Yashi (2 programs)
Craft market, Gyeongju Eupseong Market Street (flea market)
8. Night Stay (1 program)
- Programs linked with local accommodations