September culture festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals held by universities and junior colleges in September.
Enjoy the annual festivities to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creatively designed attractions, live events, and more!
September
Geisai | Tokyo University of the ArtsTokyo, Fri 9/4–Sun 9/6
https://x.com/geisai_koushiki/status/1964632432411640019Geisai is Tokyo University of the Arts’ campus festival, held in early September. The overwhelming sense of style evident from past posters alone shows how high expectations are for the event. The works—on par with professionals and worthy of being called an open-air museum—are a must-see.
| Schedule | Friday, September 4, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026 |
| place | 12, Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.geidai.ac.jp/information/student_activity/geisai |
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Suzukaze Festival | Nagano College of NursingSat, Sep 5 - Nagano Prefecture
Suzukaze Festival is the school festival of Nagano College of Nursing, held in early September. You can enjoy events inspired by nursing knowledge as well as food stalls and other attractions. To contribute to the nursing field, joint information sessions and practicums are also held every year, earning high marks.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| place | 1694, Akaho, Komagane-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | https://www.nagano-nurs.ac.jp/campus/festival/ |
Amagi Festival | Toyota Technological InstituteSaturday, September 5, Aichi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| place | 2-12-1 Hisakata, Tempaku Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.toyota-ti.ac.jp/ |
Gidai Festival | Nagaoka University of TechnologyNiigata Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20
The Gidai Festival, which welcomes many citizens every year and functions as a venue for interaction between the university and the community, features laboratory open houses, lectures, concerts, stage performances, and various food and game stalls, and also hosts a science experiment class for elementary and junior high school students. In doing so, it serves as a foundation for building deeper ties with the local community.
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 19–Sun, Sep 20, 2026 |
| place | 1603-1, Kamitomioka-cho, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata-ken |
| Website | http://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp/ |
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