Japan Matsuri 2026 - Japanese Festival returns to Trafalgar Square!

 

Sunday 4 October 2026
Trafalgar Square, London

Japan Matsuri, the UK’s much-loved and biggest annual festival of Japanese culture and food, will return to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 4 October.

Showcasing Japanese culture in the UK, Japan Matsuri has steadily attracted a loyal audience , each year since 2009 and has established itself as a symbol of the long-standing bonds or kizuna (絆) between Japan and the UK.

This is the 16th edition of this iconic festival, and once again we look forward to performances of traditional and contemporary music and dance, martial arts demonstrations, as well as Japanese food, drink and gift stalls, and much more! Join us for this fantastic opportunity to experience Japan in the heart of London.

More information will be available in due course on the Japan Matsuri website and social media.

See you at Trafalgar Square on 4 October!