Cultural Festivals
Roppongi Art Night 2026
Sat, Oct 31, 17:00–23:59 · Sun, Nov 1 · Roppongi Hills, Minato · Tokyo
Dates
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 17:00–23:59
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026
About this event
SummaryRoppongi Art Night 2026 is a large-scale all-night cultural festival returning to its original format after a three-year hiatus, transforming the Roppongi district into an immersive art experience from sunset to dawn.
Highlights
- 15th anniversary celebration featuring the "RAN Focus" program dedicated to French artists.
- Collaboration with Yoann Bourgeois Art Company presenting ethereal works using trampolines and rotating stages.
- Interactive installations by Charles Pétillon (balloon sculptures) and Olivier Grostête (cardboard architectural structures).
- Participation of the company of Ivan Klafa and Coco Pimpineer expressing the "bathing" scene.
- Support by L'Oréal Japan with a collaborative work by studio FLAT.
- Approximately 60 programs including late-night art tours, performances, and interactive exhibitions.
Details
Launched in 2009, this event is a leading art festival in Tokyo that creates new value annually by scattering diverse contemporary art, design, music, video, and performances throughout the area. The festival encourages a lifestyle focused on art by engaging visitors' five senses and encouraging physical participation. The event is spread across various facilities and public spaces in the Roppongi area, including Roppongi Hills, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Midtown, Suntory Museum of Art, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, The National Art Center, and Roppongi Shopping Arcade. The program features works by both Japanese and international artists, offering an extraordinary experience that goes beyond simple exhibitions. The event aims to bring excitement to the city, modeled after the French Nuit Blanche Festival, and provides a unique opportunity to rediscover the energy of the city's nighttime atmosphere. The 2011 event was canceled due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the 2020 and 2021 events were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
