Cultural & Ethnic Festivals events in Tokyo

Caribbean and Latin America Street Festival 2026 (Yoyogi)

17 Oct – 18 Oct · 渋谷区

This festival offers a chance to experience the diverse cultures of Caribbean and Latin American countries through food, drinks, fashion, music, and d...

53rd Noh and Kyogen Appreciation Performance: Yoshitsune's Dream...

18 Oct

A performance presented by Masao Society, the supporters' association for Shintaro Saka, a Kanze school Noh actor. This event features works inspired...

Local Talk vol.14: Community Spaces and Connections in Oyamadai

20 Oct · 世田谷区

'Local Talk' is a talk series introducing activities by and for the local community. This session welcomes guests active in the Oyamadai area to discu...

Special Nighttime Opening: Moon Viewing Walk at Hamarikyu Garden...

21 Oct – 23 Oct · 中央区

Enjoy a rare nighttime stroll through Hamarikyu Gardens as part of a moon viewing event held in celebration of the Chestnut Moon (the thirteenth night...

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2026 (Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural...

24 Oct – 25 Oct

Aimed at sharing traditional Japanese culture and performing arts with both Japanese and international visitors, the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2026 wel...

62nd Japan Gagaku Society Evening Performance

26 Oct · 中野区

Experience traditional Japanese court music, Gagaku, featuring both instrumental and dance performances. Enjoy the distinctive sounds of instruments s...

General Admission: YAC - Yokohama All Culture 2026

1 Nov · 13:00

49th Shibuya Community Festival 2026

7 Nov – 8 Nov · 渋谷区

This year’s theme is 'Gather in Shibuya! A Colorful Culture Market.' Experience a lively mix of cultures and people through a variety of exciting even...

35th Ashiba Festival

8 Nov · 11:00 · 杉並区

Experience Okinawan culture at the 35th Ashiba Festival, held across two venues in Koenji. At the North Exit Plaza, enjoy live performances of Okinawa...

Fiesta de España 2026

14 Nov – 15 Nov · 渋谷区

Experience the spirit of Spain in Tokyo this autumn at Fiesta de España 2026!

Tokyo Bali Festival 2026

27 Nov – 29 Nov

The world's largest all-you-can-eat rice with raw egg event, 'Egg Festival,' returns this year at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro!

9th Revival Noh Appreciation: 'Kukai of Atsuta', a Revised Class...

6 Dec · 14:00

Smiling Towards Spring in Asakusa: Taito Traditional Performing...

30 Jan · 14:00

Special Spring Kabuki Performance 2027: Nakamura Kankuro, Nakamu...

24 Mar · 11:30

Chofu Colorful Blossoms Festival 2026

3 Oct · 10:30

An inclusive stage and workshop festival created together with diverse participants and visitors.

Shinjuku Cultural Center Rakugo Performance: Special Show Celebr...

3 Oct · 13:30 · 新宿区

In March this year, Dankan Tachikawa was promoted to master storyteller, and his unique perspective and free-spirited style are winning growing acclai...

Japanese Peking Opera Arts Festival 2026

4 Oct · 世田谷区

Before the day's performance, a hands-on 'Peking Opera Experience Workshop' will be held to bring participants closer to the art of Peking Opera. Led...

Kimono Expo 2026 (Tokyo)

7 Oct – 12 Oct · 千代田区

Experience a variety of engaging content at this event, including the popular Japanese craft workshops, areas where you can interact with artisans and...

Tokyo Public Bath Lavender Bath Festival

10 Oct · 千代田区

In celebration of Sento Day on Saturday, October 10, public baths across Tokyo will be holding their annual Lavender Bath Festival. In addition to enj...

National Noh Theatre September Special Performance: Monthly Feat...

10 Oct · 13:00

A themed program on the moon in Noh and Kyogen, held at the National Noh Theatre (Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) on September 25, 2026, timed near the...

National Noh Theatre October Public Performance

15 Oct · 18:30

This is the National Noh Theatre's Outreach Performance on Saturday, October 10, 2026, running from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (estimated finish) at the Nation...

Wrapping the Earth at the University of Tokyo

18 Oct · 16:00

Anthony Horowitz's First Talk Event in Japan – Commemorating the...

20 Oct · 18:30 · 千代田区

Wajima Lacquerware Exhibition and Experience in Kagurazaka 2026...

22 Oct – 25 Oct · 新宿区

This event is inspired by the traditional practice of 'tabiiki,' where Wajima lacquerware artisans traveled to various regions to deliver their wares,...