Are there free events in tokyo in september 2026?

Yes — many events in Japan are free to attend, particularly traditional festivals and matsuri. Filter by 'Free only' to see free events.

Events in Tokyo — September 2026

There are 131 upcoming events in Tokyo in september 2026. Top picks include Journey, Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026, Blue Archive × Tobu Zoo Collaboration Exclusive Merchandise — September Release.

Events in Tokyo — September 2026

JourneyOne of the best-selling rock bands in American history, Jour…

Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026 is a nationwide live music tou…

Blue Archive × Tobu Zoo Collaboration Exclusive Merchandise — September ReleaseBlue Archive × Tobu Zoo is a collaboration merchandise relea…

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Immersive Room Stay 2026 at Shinjuku Prince HotelSleep inside the Demon World Hotel — a fully themed immersiv…

“Honey Trouble ~Beware of the Sweet Trap!?~” POP UP SHOP 2026 in Tokyo / IkebukuroCelebrating the launch of Season 3 of the Korean BL webtoon …

RACING MOUNT PLEASANTRacing Mount Pleasant is an indie/alternative act taking the…

Rekkyo Sensen Alice Ver. Pop-Up Store 2026 in Shinjuku開催期間・会場 [Event Period &#038; Venue]

The Elusive Samurai Real Escape Game 2026 in TokyoA puzzle-solving escape room built around the TV anime 'The …

Pro e-Sports Team “AXIZ WAVE” POP UP SHOP 2026 in SHIBUYA TSUTAYAAXIZ WAVE, a professional e-sports team, takes over the IP B…

Code Geass 20th Anniversary Exhibition 2026 in Tokyo & OsakaTwenty years after Lelouch vi Britannia first declared rebel…

Ultra acosta! 2026One of Tokyo's most popular cosplay-focused events, Ultra ac…

Aoharu Once More Drink Stand Fair 2026 in Akihabara, TokyoA themed drink stand pop-up built around the manga Aoharu On…

TOYBEE TOUR 2026 TOYROCK INVASION (STAGE.1) FINAL ONE-MANTOYBEE TOUR 2026 TOYROCK INVASION (STAGE.

“CHERRY POISON 2026”CHERRY POISON 2026 is a live music event scheduled at Shimok…

September National Noh Theatre ShowcaseTwo contrasting Noh pieces share the stage at this September…

39 — Musical Theatre ProductionThe beloved Korean drama '39' makes its world premiere as a …

Saitama Stadium Fireworks — John Williams Fireworks 2026The John Williams Fireworks 2026 is a large-scale pyrotechni…

Nylon 100°C 50th SESSION 'The Caretaker Couple'Nylon 100°C marks its 50th session with a new conversational…

39 — Musical Theatre39 — Musical Theatre is a contemporary Japanese musical prod…

nano.RIPE 16th Anniversary Tour Yumemiru Ruby 2026 in Kanazawa, Nagoya, Osaka, & TokyoRIPE — the indie folk-rock duo beloved by anime fans for con…

Petals of Reincarnation Reading Stage Play: Song of the Sinful Flowers 2026 in TokyoA spin-off reading stage play set in the world of the TV ani…

KING OF PRISM Gothic Mode Fair 2026 in AnimateSpend ¥1,100 or more on KING OF PRISM merchandise at Animate…

Outside dandy一日限りの復活公演 「Get back our “innocence”」Outside dandy is a Japanese band staging a one-day-only reun…

Aki Misato Birthday Live 2026 — Game Song Collection Vol.3Aki Misato Birthday Live 2026 — Game Song Collection Vol.

September Tanimachi Noh Performance at Yamamoto Noh Theater, OsakaNoh is a classical Japanese theatrical art form featuring st…

“Chōjin-teki Share House Story Charisma” × Karaoke Manekineko Collaboration 2026 Across JapanKaraoke chain Manekineko is running a limited-time tie-in wi…

“Hikaru no Go” POP UP SHOP 2026 in Tokyo・KobeA limited-run pop-up shop celebrating the classic manga and …

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS LYRICAL★STORE 2026 “LYRICAL VACATION” in Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo[Event Period &#038; Venues] Namba Marui (Osaka):

TV Anime “Go for It, Nakamura!” Oops! Cake Time!! POP UP SHOP 2026Event Period &#038; Venues

“City Hunter” POP UP STORE -Midnight Rendezvous- 2026 in Tokyo and AichiEvent Periods・Locations

“The Elusive Samurai” Four Seasons POP UP SHOP 2026 in Yurakucho and NambaEvent Periods・Venues:

“Gushing over Magical Girls” Pop-Up Shop at the AKIHABARA GAMERS Main Store 2026<br/>Event Period and Venues

UNCHAIN Shogo Yoshida presents 30th Anniv. “Another departure -My Favorite Songs-“This is a special solo concert by Shogo Yoshida, frontman of…

Hapidanbui × JR Central Collaboration Campaign 2026Event Period &#038; Sales Locations

“Oshi no Ko” × GiGO Rock ver. POP UP STORE 2026Event Periods・Locations:

Funny Girl — MusicalFunny Girl is a beloved Broadway musical that tells the stor…

SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical — Bomb Dog Arc & Luxury Cruise ArcSPY×FAMILY 2 Musical is the sequel stage production adapting…

Revue Starlight Kukugumi Day 2026 in TokyoMarking nine years since the Revue Starlight franchise launc…

September Regular Performance: The Hidden Fox & Miidera TempleA regular monthly Noh performance featuring two classic piec…

TV Anime “2.5 Dimensional Seduction” Pop-Up Store at GAMERS 2026Event Period and Venues

TV Anime “I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand” POP UP SHOP at GAMERS 2026Event Period and Venues

My Boyfriend’s Love Is Too Heavy Jersey Maid Ver. Pop-Up Store 2026 in Tokyo & Osaka[Event Period &#038; Venues] Tokyo

Disney on Classical ~ A Magical Night of Music 2026Disney on Classical is Japan's largest-scale orchestral Disn…

ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 in Yokohama ArenaOne of Japan's biggest dedicated anime music festivals, ANIM…

ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 in NEXTAGE: Studio Dee (Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo)One of Japan's biggest annual anime music festivals, ANIMAX …

Anime “Takopi’s Original Sin” New Merchandise Sale 2026 in IkebukuroEvent Period: August 29–September 11, 2026

ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL in ChibaJapan's single largest rock festival by attendance, Rock in …

Funny Girl — Broadway MusicalFunny Girl is a beloved Broadway musical that tells the stor…

THE IDOLMASTER SideM 11th STAGE ～EVER EVER＠FTER～ 2026 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYOTHE IDOLMASTER SideM 11th STAGE ～EVER EVER＠FTER～ is a major …

Pretty Cure Classical Concert 2026 in Osaka, Sapporo, and HiroshimaA 15-piece orchestra performs the beloved musical catalogue …

Aogiri High School: Chiyomi Chiyoura 2nd Solo Event Beyond the Future 2026 in ShinkibaThis is the 2nd solo event for Chiyomi Chiyoura, a virtual Y…

Natsume’s Book of Friends Animate Fair Exorcist Ver. 2026 at Animate Stores NationwideFreshly drawn 'Exorcist' concept illustrations give this Nat…

Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia -The Story Until Becoming the Greatest Hero- 2026A lottery-style merchandise release tied to the My Hero Acad…

*Luna One-Man Live “Summer Time Capsule” 2026 in ShibuyaA one-man live concert headlined by *Luna, a virtual or anim…

27th ANNIVERSARY TOUR SEASON2 "Incubation" ~ "White Dyed in Blue"The 27th Anniversary Tour Season 2 'Incubation' ~ 'White Dye…

[Rescheduled Performance] THE BOOGIE JACK 25th Encore Tour "LUMINARISM"THE BOOGIE JACK is a Japanese rock band celebrating their 25…

Stargazing New Moon Beach YogaStargazing New Moon Beach Yoga is an evening wellness event …

2026 September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho)The Aki Basho (Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament) is one of six o…

Promise of Wizard Immersive Theater Revival 2026 in TokyoGuests don't just watch this show — they step inside it.

Okaasan to Issho: Fantane! Coming to ToyohashiOne of Japan's most-watched children's TV programs comes to …

AMPTAKxCOLORS Hall Tour 2026 in Aichi, Osaka, Tokyo, and FukuokaEleven performances across four Japanese cities, this hall t…

Heaven Official’s Blessing Season 2 × ON THE PAGE Collaboration 2026 in Tokyo, Osaka, and HyogoSix wedding and banquet venues across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe…

Anime “The Saga of Tanya the Evil II” Museum 2026 in AkihabaraFans of the dark fantasy anime get a dedicated museum floor …

18TRIP HAMA MEGURI 2026 & HAMA Tours TV Local PR EXHIBITIONPart of the 18TRIP PROJECT series, this two-phase event pair…

TV Anime “You and I Are Polar Opposites” × motto cafe Collaboration Café 2026 in Tokyo and OsakaAnime collaboration cafés are a staple of Japanese fandom cu…

Dropout Idol Fruit Tart 10th Anniversary & Final Volume Release Commemorative Store at Gamers 2026Event Period and Venues

The Irregular at Magic High School: The Movie – Yotsuba Succession Arc Pop-Up Store at GAMERS 2026Event Period and Venues

“THE IDOLM@STER SideM” knick-knacks Vol.1 Pop-up Store 2026 in Hands 15 Stores NationwideEvent Period: August 21 &#8211; September 13, 2026

Anime “My Hero Academia” 10th Anniversary SHOP ～The Ten Elites Assemble～ 2026<br/>Event Periods・Venues:

Kuroko’s Basketball × Bunbougu Cafe Collaboration Cafe 2026 in Omotesando, TokyoNewly drawn illustrations of seven Kuroko's Basketball chara…

Wonderful Broadcasting Station Tour 2026 Reconnection CaravanWonderful Broadcasting Station Tour 2026 Reconnection Carava…

Chiikawa × Matsukiyo Cocokara Tobikkiri Summer Campaign 2026 NationwideChiikawa — the wildly popular Japanese manga and character f…

MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary 2026 in YurakuchoMAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary 2026 is a large-scale exhibition…

Chet FakerChet Faker is the stage name of Australian musician Nick Mur…

“Haikyu!!” Plaza “－Versus－” 2026 in Sendai, Tokyo, and OsakaEvent Periods・Venues:

Hans Zimmer Live – The Next LevelHans Zimmer Live – The Next Level brings one of cinema's mos…

Hana no Akuta -Re;bloom- Bloody Dress Code Cafe 2026 at STELLAMAP CafeA timed-entry collaboration café and pop-up shop built aroun…

ASHAsh is a veteran alternative rock band from Downpatrick, Nor…

Koshi Inaba LIVE 2026-2027 ～enV～Thirty years into his solo career, B'z frontman Koshi Inaba …

Journey
One of the best-selling rock bands in American history, Jour…

Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026
Taro Hakase Concert Tour 2026 is a nationwide live music tou…

Blue Archive × Tobu Zoo Collaboration Exclusive Merchandise — September Release
Blue Archive × Tobu Zoo is a collaboration merchandise relea…

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Immersive Room Stay 2026 at Shinjuku Prince Hotel
Sleep inside the Demon World Hotel — a fully themed immersiv…

“Honey Trouble ~Beware of the Sweet Trap!?~” POP UP SHOP 2026 in Tokyo / Ikebukuro
Celebrating the launch of Season 3 of the Korean BL webtoon …

RACING MOUNT PLEASANT
Racing Mount Pleasant is an indie/alternative act taking the…

Rekkyo Sensen Alice Ver. Pop-Up Store 2026 in Shinjuku
開催期間・会場 [Event Period & Venue]

The Elusive Samurai Real Escape Game 2026 in Tokyo
A puzzle-solving escape room built around the TV anime 'The …

Pro e-Sports Team “AXIZ WAVE” POP UP SHOP 2026 in SHIBUYA TSUTAYA
AXIZ WAVE, a professional e-sports team, takes over the IP B…

Code Geass 20th Anniversary Exhibition 2026 in Tokyo & Osaka
Twenty years after Lelouch vi Britannia first declared rebel…

Ultra acosta! 2026
One of Tokyo's most popular cosplay-focused events, Ultra ac…

Aoharu Once More Drink Stand Fair 2026 in Akihabara, Tokyo
A themed drink stand pop-up built around the manga Aoharu On…

TOYBEE TOUR 2026 TOYROCK INVASION (STAGE.1) FINAL ONE-MAN
TOYBEE TOUR 2026 TOYROCK INVASION (STAGE.

“CHERRY POISON 2026”
CHERRY POISON 2026 is a live music event scheduled at Shimok…

September National Noh Theatre Showcase
Two contrasting Noh pieces share the stage at this September…

39 — Musical Theatre Production
The beloved Korean drama '39' makes its world premiere as a …

Saitama Stadium Fireworks — John Williams Fireworks 2026
The John Williams Fireworks 2026 is a large-scale pyrotechni…

Nylon 100°C 50th SESSION 'The Caretaker Couple'
Nylon 100°C marks its 50th session with a new conversational…

39 — Musical Theatre
39 — Musical Theatre is a contemporary Japanese musical prod…

nano.RIPE 16th Anniversary Tour Yumemiru Ruby 2026 in Kanazawa, Nagoya, Osaka, & Tokyo
RIPE — the indie folk-rock duo beloved by anime fans for con…

Petals of Reincarnation　Reading Stage Play: Song of the Sinful Flowers 2026 in Tokyo
A spin-off reading stage play set in the world of the TV ani…

KING OF PRISM Gothic Mode Fair 2026 in Animate
Spend ¥1,100 or more on KING OF PRISM merchandise at Animate…

Outside dandy一日限りの復活公演「Get back our “innocence”」
Outside dandy is a Japanese band staging a one-day-only reun…

Aki Misato Birthday Live 2026 — Game Song Collection Vol.3
Aki Misato Birthday Live 2026 — Game Song Collection Vol.

September Tanimachi Noh Performance at Yamamoto Noh Theater, Osaka
Noh is a classical Japanese theatrical art form featuring st…

“Chōjin-teki Share House Story Charisma” × Karaoke Manekineko Collaboration 2026 Across Japan
Karaoke chain Manekineko is running a limited-time tie-in wi…

“Hikaru no Go” POP UP SHOP 2026 in Tokyo・Kobe
A limited-run pop-up shop celebrating the classic manga and …

Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS LYRICAL★STORE 2026 “LYRICAL VACATION” in Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo
[Event Period & Venues] Namba Marui (Osaka):

TV Anime “Go for It, Nakamura!” Oops! Cake Time!! POP UP SHOP 2026
Event Period & Venues

“City Hunter” POP UP STORE -Midnight Rendezvous- 2026 in Tokyo and Aichi
Event Periods・Locations

“The Elusive Samurai” Four Seasons POP UP SHOP 2026 in Yurakucho and Namba
Event Periods・Venues:

“Gushing over Magical Girls” Pop-Up Shop at the AKIHABARA GAMERS Main Store 2026<br/>
Event Period and Venues

UNCHAIN Shogo Yoshida presents 30th Anniv. “Another departure -My Favorite Songs-“
This is a special solo concert by Shogo Yoshida, frontman of…

Hapidanbui × JR Central Collaboration Campaign 2026
Event Period & Sales Locations

“Oshi no Ko” × GiGO Rock ver. POP UP STORE 2026
Event Periods・Locations:

Funny Girl — Musical
Funny Girl is a beloved Broadway musical that tells the stor…

SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical — Bomb Dog Arc & Luxury Cruise Arc
SPY×FAMILY 2 Musical is the sequel stage production adapting…

Revue Starlight Kukugumi Day 2026 in Tokyo
Marking nine years since the Revue Starlight franchise launc…

September Regular Performance: The Hidden Fox & Miidera Temple
A regular monthly Noh performance featuring two classic piec…

TV Anime “2.5 Dimensional Seduction” Pop-Up Store at GAMERS 2026
Event Period and Venues

TV Anime “I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand” POP UP SHOP at GAMERS 2026
Event Period and Venues

My Boyfriend’s Love Is Too Heavy Jersey Maid Ver. Pop-Up Store 2026 in Tokyo & Osaka
[Event Period & Venues] Tokyo

Disney on Classical ~ A Magical Night of Music 2026
Disney on Classical is Japan's largest-scale orchestral Disn…

ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 in Yokohama Arena
One of Japan's biggest dedicated anime music festivals, ANIM…

ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 in NEXTAGE: Studio Dee (Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo)
One of Japan's biggest annual anime music festivals, ANIMAX …

Anime “Takopi’s Original Sin” New Merchandise Sale 2026 in Ikebukuro
Event Period: August 29–September 11, 2026

ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL in Chiba
Japan's single largest rock festival by attendance, Rock in …

Funny Girl — Broadway Musical
Funny Girl is a beloved Broadway musical that tells the stor…

THE IDOLMASTER SideM 11th STAGE ～EVER EVER＠FTER～ 2026 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
THE IDOLMASTER SideM 11th STAGE ～EVER EVER＠FTER～ is a major …

Pretty Cure Classical Concert 2026 in Osaka, Sapporo, and Hiroshima
A 15-piece orchestra performs the beloved musical catalogue …

Aogiri High School: Chiyomi Chiyoura 2nd Solo Event Beyond the Future 2026 in Shinkiba
This is the 2nd solo event for Chiyomi Chiyoura, a virtual Y…

Natsume’s Book of Friends Animate Fair Exorcist Ver. 2026 at Animate Stores Nationwide
Freshly drawn 'Exorcist' concept illustrations give this Nat…

Ichiban Kuji My Hero Academia -The Story Until Becoming the Greatest Hero- 2026
A lottery-style merchandise release tied to the My Hero Acad…

Luna One-Man Live “Summer Time Capsule” 2026 in Shibuya
A one-man live concert headlined by Luna, a virtual or anim…

27th ANNIVERSARY TOUR SEASON2 "Incubation" ~ "White Dyed in Blue"
The 27th Anniversary Tour Season 2 'Incubation' ~ 'White Dye…

[Rescheduled Performance] THE BOOGIE JACK 25th Encore Tour "LUMINARISM"
THE BOOGIE JACK is a Japanese rock band celebrating their 25…

Stargazing New Moon Beach Yoga
Stargazing New Moon Beach Yoga is an evening wellness event …

2026 September Grand Sumo Tournament (Aki Basho)
The Aki Basho (Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament) is one of six o…

Promise of Wizard Immersive Theater Revival 2026 in Tokyo
Guests don't just watch this show — they step inside it.

Okaasan to Issho: Fantane! Coming to Toyohashi
One of Japan's most-watched children's TV programs comes to …

AMPTAKxCOLORS Hall Tour 2026 in Aichi, Osaka, Tokyo, and Fukuoka
Eleven performances across four Japanese cities, this hall t…

Heaven Official’s Blessing Season 2 × ON THE PAGE Collaboration 2026 in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hyogo
Six wedding and banquet venues across Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe…

Anime “The Saga of Tanya the Evil II” Museum 2026 in Akihabara
Fans of the dark fantasy anime get a dedicated museum floor …

18TRIP HAMA MEGURI 2026 & HAMA Tours TV Local PR EXHIBITION
Part of the 18TRIP PROJECT series, this two-phase event pair…

TV Anime “You and I Are Polar Opposites” × motto cafe Collaboration Café 2026 in Tokyo and Osaka
Anime collaboration cafés are a staple of Japanese fandom cu…

Dropout Idol Fruit Tart 10th Anniversary & Final Volume Release Commemorative Store at Gamers 2026
Event Period and Venues

The Irregular at Magic High School: The Movie – Yotsuba Succession Arc Pop-Up Store at GAMERS 2026
Event Period and Venues

“THE IDOLM@STER SideM” knick-knacks Vol.1 Pop-up Store 2026 in Hands 15 Stores Nationwide
Event Period: August 21 – September 13, 2026

Anime “My Hero Academia” 10th Anniversary SHOP ～The Ten Elites Assemble～ 2026<br/>
Event Periods・Venues:

Kuroko’s Basketball × Bunbougu Cafe Collaboration Cafe 2026 in Omotesando, Tokyo
Newly drawn illustrations of seven Kuroko's Basketball chara…

Wonderful Broadcasting Station Tour 2026 Reconnection Caravan
Wonderful Broadcasting Station Tour 2026 Reconnection Carava…

Chiikawa × Matsukiyo Cocokara Tobikkiri Summer Campaign 2026 Nationwide
Chiikawa — the wildly popular Japanese manga and character f…

MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary 2026 in Yurakucho
MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary 2026 is a large-scale exhibition…

Chet Faker
Chet Faker is the stage name of Australian musician Nick Mur…

“Haikyu!!” Plaza “－Versus－” 2026 in Sendai, Tokyo, and Osaka
Event Periods・Venues:

Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level
Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level brings one of cinema's mos…

Hana no Akuta -Re;bloom- Bloody Dress Code Cafe 2026 at STELLAMAP Cafe
A timed-entry collaboration café and pop-up shop built aroun…

ASH
Ash is a veteran alternative rock band from Downpatrick, Nor…

Koshi Inaba LIVE 2026-2027 ～enV～
Thirty years into his solo career, B'z frontman Koshi Inaba …

Pat Guyton Workshop
This is a special Pilates workshop hosted by Pilates Allianc…