Cultural Festivals
Gathering! Ikebukuro Street Performance Festival
Sep 21 – Sep 22, 12:00–17:30 · Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Theatre Front Plaza and Ikebukuro West Exit Park, Toshima
Dates
- Sep 21 – Sep 22, 2026, 12:00–17:30
About this event
SummaryA two-day outdoor street performance festival featuring a curated selection of talented performers, interactive activities, and food trucks.
Highlights
- Watch juggling, acrobatics, mime comedy, statue performances, and walking acts.
- Participate in the free "Challenge Square" to try juggling with staff guidance.
- Get a stamp on your arm or body part using "Peta Peta Paint" to show your participation.
- Enjoy food and drinks from various food trucks.
- Witness a special parade at the conclusion of the event.
Line-up
- Kanna Mami: Mime comedy.
- SUKE3 & SYU: Acrobatic comedy.
- Kento Yoshikawa: Juggling and balancing acts.
- Dctpeppers Theatre: Giant puppet show.
- HIBI★Chazz-K: Jazz music.
- STILTANGO, Ganges Indus Dodas, HARO, and Yamasuke: Walking acts.
- Kurogane no Kenshi (Black Iron Gladiator), Rakuten, and the Nameless Statue: Statue performances.
Details
The festival showcases performances staged alternately in two main areas, with statues and walking acts appearing throughout the venue to create an immersive street performance experience beyond traditional stages. The event includes a "Paku Paku Kitchen" area for food trucks. In case of rain, some programs will be held indoors. The atmosphere is designed to be unique and unforgettable, transforming the location into a place different from usual.
