Japan Matsuri 2023 - Japanese Festival returns to Trafalgar Square for the first time since 2019!
2023/9/26
Sunday 1 October, 2023
Trafalgar Square, London
10am-8pm
Free
After an absence of four years, the UK's biggest free Japanese festival returns to London's Trafalgar Square! Join us on Sunday 1 October for a full day of Japanese culture - food, music, dance, and activities for all the family to enjoy!
At the festival you can find a range of stalls lining Trafalgar Square. Food stalls will be located in the centre of the square, on either side of the famous fountains. Non-food stalls will be in two groups: North Terrace stalls in front of the National Gallery and South Side stalls located on either side of the stage.
There will also be a variety of matsuri performers throughout the day on the main stage! This year's entertainment includes taiko drumming, traditional and pop music and dance, martial arts demonstrations, and a special guest appearance by Britain's got Talent finalist - Tonikaku Akarui ‘Tony’ Yasumura! The event will kick off at 10:00am and runs through until 8:00pm. For the full list of performers check here.
