#Art Fairs

[March 2027] Art Event Calendar: Art Fair Tokyo, the Boso Art Festival, a Kyoto Art Fair and More

In March 2027, art fairs follow one after another in Kyoto and Tokyo, and two art festivals with Fram Kitagawa as general director open in Chiba Prefecture. Covering venues from Aomori and Kanazawa to Tottori, we list in date order 11 events opening in March and 20 exhibitions continuing from February or earlier.

Frieze London and Art Basel Paris 2026: Paris Draws Over 200 Exhibitors from 41 Countries and Regions, Including Three Tokyo Galleries

In October 2026, Frieze London and Frieze Masters were held in London and Art Basel Paris in Paris. Paris brought together more than 200 exhibitors from 41 countries and regions, including three Tokyo galleries.

Tokyo Jazz Club Ran in Kanda Nishikicho Until November 8: Art and Live Music on All Eight Floors of a Former Capsule Hotel

For eight days, a former capsule hotel near Jimbocho became a space for contemporary art, live performance and social exchange. The first edition, held in partnership with Art Week Tokyo, also scheduled a joint talk by Theaster Gates and Arthur Jafa.

Design Festa Vol.64 at Tokyo Big Sight on November 14 and 15, with About 6,500 Booths Each Day

The 64th edition of the art event begun in 1994, where anyone can exhibit original work without screening. About 6,500 booths fill the entire West and South Halls of Tokyo Big Sight each day. Advance one-day tickets cost ¥800.

CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto Ran Until November 8 at Three Temples in Nishijin, Including Myokenji, with 33 Exhibitors

An art fair spanning eras and fields, from antiques, crafts, modern art and contemporary art to Nordic ceramics and jewelry. Thirty-three exhibitors showed at Myokenji, Honpoji and Myokakuji, and the special exhibition “Ko + Gei” Kyoto 2026 was also held.

ARTISTS’ FAIR KYOTO 2027 Opens March 5 at the Meiji Kotokan of the Kyoto National Museum

An art fair in which artists themselves plan, exhibit and sell their work will be held in Kyoto in March 2027. The open call for exhibitors was for artists aged 18 to 39, and the application guidelines said exhibitors would be announced around October.

Tokyo Gendai 2027 to Be Held in November at Ariake GYM-EX in Tokyo; Fair Moves from Yokohama

The fifth edition of the art fair Tokyo Gendai will be held at Ariake GYM-EX in Tokyo from Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7, 2027. The fair moves from Yokohama and shifts from September to November.

“Art Fair Tokyo 21” at Tokyo International Forum from March 11, 2027; Public Days March 12–14

The 21st edition of the fair, which covers everything from antiques and crafts to contemporary art, holds an invitation-only day on Thursday, March 11, followed by public days from March 12 to 14. The “Projects” section will be held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.

“TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR 2026” to Be Held over Two Weekends in January 2027 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

The 16th edition of the book fair dedicated to art publishing will be held from January 21 to 24 and January 29 to 31, 2027. Although it is named “2026,” it takes place in January of the new year; admission and other details will be announced once decided.

[2026–2027] Art Fair and Art Festival Calendar: From the Sapporo International Art Festival to Tokyo Gendai

The main art fairs and art festivals held in Japan from autumn 2026 through 2027, organized by month. In 2027, Tokyo Gendai moves from Yokohama to Ariake, Tokyo, and will be held in November.

KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2026 Opens November 27; A Record 49 Galleries

The crafts-focused art fair held in Kanazawa since 2017 reaches its 10th edition. Each gallery uses one guest room at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa, and the fair is open to the public on the 28th and 29th.

November 2026 Exhibition and Art Event Calendar: Art Week Tokyo, ACK, Roppongi Art Night and More

We have compiled art fairs, art festivals and exhibition openings across Japan in date order, including Art Week Tokyo from November 4 to 8, ACK in Kyoto from November 7 to 9 and MUTEK.JP from November 20 to 23.

Art Week Tokyo 2026 Ran Until November 8, Linking 56 Museums and Galleries Across Tokyo by Free Bus

Five days of contemporary art, freely touring museums and galleries across Tokyo, ended on November 8. A record 56 venues, according to the organizer, took part, and from November 6 to 8 the free “AWT BUS” linked the venues on six routes.

Art Fair ACK 2026 Ran Until November 9 at the Kyoto International Conference Center, with 63 Galleries from Japan and Abroad

The contemporary art fair organized by an executive committee including Kyoto Prefecture was open to the public from Saturday, November 7 to Monday, November 9. Of the 63 participating galleries, 18 took part for the first time.