Highlights
- Sat 14 – Sun 15 November 2026, 10:00–18:00 both days
- Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls, about 6,500 booths a day
- One-day pass ¥800 advance / ¥1,000 on the day; free for elementary-school age and under (checked 2026-10-13)
- Open-entry art event: anyone can exhibit original work, no jury
Background & story
Founded in 1994, Design Festa is one of Asia's largest open-submission art events, held twice a year and prized for its anything-goes creative energy.
Design Festa Vol.64 takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026, 10:00–18:00 both days, at Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls, with about 6,500 booths each day (official site, checked 2026-10-13).
At a glance
| Dates | Sat 14 – Sun 15 November 2026 |
| Hours | 10:00–18:00 both days |
| Venue | Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku) |
| Size | About 6,500 booths per day |
| Tickets | One-day ¥800 advance / ¥1,000 on the day; two-day ¥1,500 advance; free for elementary-school age and under |
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Advance | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| One-day | ¥800 | ¥1,000 |
| Two-day | ¥1,500 (playguides only) | Not sold |
Elementary-school age and under get in free (official ticket page, checked 2026-10-13). Advance tickets are sold from 12:00 on 19 September to 13 November on e+ and other playguides, at convenience stores and at the Design Festa Office/Gallery in Harajuku. On the day, one-day tickets are sold online, at convenience stores and at the ticket box; without a ticket, enter by the West Hall entrance and buy one at the ticket box.
Getting there
- About 7 minutes on foot from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line)
- About 3 minutes from Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome)
Tips
- Use the official booth search (in preparation as of 2026-10-13) to pick the creators you want to see
- Queues form at opening; check the official site for queue guidance
- Some small stalls may be cash only, so bring small change
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 7 minutes from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line) or 3 minutes from Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Paid. One-day pass ¥800 advance / ¥1,000 on the day; two-day pass ¥1,500 advance (not sold on the day); elementary-school age and under free.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- art lovers, groups of friends, solo-goers
Good to know
It's huge. Use the official booth search (still in preparation as of 2026-10-13) to plan, wear comfortable shoes and bring small cash. Advance tickets run until 13 November (e+, other playguides, convenience stores, the Harajuku office); on the day, one-day tickets (¥1,000) are sold online, at convenience stores and at the West Hall ticket box.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Design Festa Vol.64?
- Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 (official site, checked 2026-10-13).
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00–18:00 on both days (official site).
- Where is it held?
- Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo), with about 6,500 booths each day.
- How do I buy tickets and how much are they?
- Vol.64 one-day passes cost ¥800 in advance or ¥1,000 on the day; two-day passes cost ¥1,500 in advance (playguides only, not sold on the day); elementary-school age and under get in free. Advance tickets are sold from 12:00 on 19 September to 13 November on e+ and other playguides, at convenience stores and at the Design Festa Office/Gallery in Harajuku. On the day, one-day tickets are sold online, at convenience stores and at the ticket box by the West Hall entrance (official site, checked 2026-10-13).
- How do I get there?
- About 7 minutes on foot from Kokusai-Tenjijo Station (Rinkai Line) or about 3 minutes from Tokyo Big Sight Station (Yurikamome).
Getting there
Tokyo Big Sight, West & South Halls — 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo