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Tokyo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]

Drawn in by the savory aromas of the food stalls and finding yourself captivated by the stage performances, the campus is filled with a special festival energy that excites not only students but everyone who visits.

One of the unique joys of school festivals is getting to enjoy the distinctive events and decorations that reflect each university’s character.

In this article, we’ll introduce the festival schedules at universities in Tokyo.

If any festival catches your eye, be sure to go check it out in person!

Tokyo Metropolis

Geisai | Tokyo University of the ArtsTokyo, Fri 9/4–Sun 9/6

Geisai 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.

ScheduleFriday, September 4, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026
place12, Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.geidai.ac.jp/information/student_activity/geisai
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Arts Festival | Tokyo College of Music (held at the Nakameguro/Daikanyama Campus)Tokyo, Sat 10/10 – Sun 10/11

An arts festival held every autumn at Tokyo College of Music in Meguro Ward. Making the most of the school’s strengths, visitors can enjoy live orchestral performances with free admission. Each year, the theme song and character—aligned with that year’s theme—are selected through entries from students.

ScheduleSaturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
place1-9-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.tokyo-ondai.ac.jp/
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Seishin Festival | University of the Sacred Heart (Tokyo)Tokyo, Sat 10/17–Sun 10/18

Held in the heart of Tokyo at the University of the Sacred Heart in Hiroo, the Seishin Festival is a school festival with a history of over 50 editions, taking place in autumn. On the outdoor main stage, events such as talk shows and concerts are hosted. With food stalls, club research presentations, and exhibitions, the students themselves put their hearts into making the festival lively.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026
place4-3-1, Hiroo 4-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://ush-fes.com/
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Past events

EXPO Teisei | Teisei Gakuen Junior CollegeSat 12/13–Sun 12/14, Tokyo

ScheduleSat–Sun, Dec 13–14, 2025
place1-26-13 Kohinata, Bunkyo City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.teisei.ac.jp/
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Hyakuou Festival | J. F. Oberlin University (Shinjuku Campus)Dec 6 (Sat) – 7 (Sun), Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleSat–Sun, Dec 6–7, 2025
place3-23-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://obirinfestival.com/?page_id=84
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DHU School Festival | Digital Hollywood UniversitySun 11/23 – Mon 11/24, Tokyo

ScheduleSunday–Monday, November 23–24, 2025
place4-6 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.dhw.ac.jp/p/dhufes_2023/
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Tsudagaya Festival | Tsuda University (Sendagaya Campus)Nov 22 (Sat) – 23 (Sun), Tokyo

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, November 22–23, 2025
place1-18-24 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.tsuda.ac.jp
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