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, from 10am to 8pm.
FREE OF CHARGE
Showcasing Japanese culture in the UK, Japan Matsuri has attracted a loyal audience of Londoners, the Japanese community and other visitors, families and friends each year since 2009 (at Spitalfields in 2009 & 2010, at County Hall in 2011, and at Trafalgar Square since 2012) and has established itself as a symbol of the long-standing bonds (Kizuna 絆) between Japan and the UK.
To help protect the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, you will not be allowed to bring certain items into Trafalgar Square. These include the following (please see Conditions of Entry for a more detailed list of prohibited items): ・Bags larger than the size of a piece of A4 paper ・Bikes, scooters, e scooters, hoverboards ・Opened bottles/cans of alcohol ・Animals, other than assistance dogs ・Any type of weapon or bladed item of any description.
Please also note that when we reach the allowed capacity of Trafalgar Square, we will operate a one in, one out policy.
STALLS &
Information Centre
We are delighted to welcome old favourites and new stalls to 2026 Japan Matsuri. Food stalls are located in the centre of the Square, on either side of the famous fountains.
There is plenty to see all the day of Japan Matsuri. The programme of stage performance for this year will feature exciting new acts as well as the return of favourites from previous Matsuri.
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