Yoyogi Park Events, Autumn–Winter 2026: Weekend Festivals and the Forest of Lights (October–December)
Published: 2026-10-14
Right by Harajuku Station, Yoyogi Park hosts food and music festivals from around the world almost every weekend in autumn, and from November a big walk-through illumination fills the woods. Here are the main events for October to December 2026.
The short answer
| Events in Yoyogi Park | |
|---|---|
| Main venues | Event Plaza, Keyaki Namiki (the zelkova avenue by NHK Hall) and the outdoor stage |
| When | Mostly weekends, with some weekday events |
| Entry | Usually free (food and goods cost extra) |
| Access | A walk from Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) or Yoyogi-koen Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line) |
Main events, October–December 2026
| Dates | Event | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 (Sat) | Yoyogi Park SKY LANTERN NIGHT | 200 sky lanterns lit together (limited spots, first come) |
| Oct 17 (Sat) – 18 (Sun) | Indonesia Japan Friendship Festival | Indonesian food, goods and displays |
| Oct 17 (Sat) – 18 (Sun) | The Caribbean Latin America Street Yoyogi | Caribbean and Latin American food, music and dance |
| Oct 21 (Wed) – 25 (Sun) | Tokyo Night Market | 50+ food stalls, live music and DJs, until 22:00 |
| Oct 24 (Sat) – 25 (Sun) | Earth Garden Autumn | A community festival of music and crafts |
| Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun) | Tokyo Snow Festival | Snow in the park! Snowboard jib battles and snow play |
| Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun) | Loy Krathong Festival / Turkish Food Festival | A festival themed on Thailand's lantern festival, plus Turkish food |
| Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) | JAZZ FESTIVAL in Yoyogi Park | Free jazz concerts in the open air |
| Nov 7 (Sat) – 8 (Sun) | Furusato Shibuya Festival | Shibuya's community festival, with parades and stage shows |
| Nov 13 (Fri) – Jan 11, 2027 (Mon, holiday) | [Yoyogi Forest of Lights](https://www.yoyogiforestoflights.tokyo/) | A walk-through illumination in the woods (timed tickets) |
| Nov 14 (Sat) – 15 (Sun) | Fiesta de España | Giant-pan paella, flamenco and more from Spain |
| Nov 15 (Sun) | SANTA PARADE TOKYO | A charity walk/run in Santa costumes |
| Nov 28 (Sat) – 29 (Sun) | Philippine Festival Tokyo | Filipino food, music and culture |
| Dec 4 (Fri) – 6 (Sun) | J-WAVE presents INSPIRE TOKYO WINTER | Music and a market (free in the Event Plaza) |
| Dec 4 (Fri) – 27 (Sun) | MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL Annex | Outdoor art in the Panorama Plaza |
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Dates and details can change. Check each official site before you go.
Top picks
Forest of Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 11)Inspired by a European winter forest: a 1.8 km course through 17 light zones, with entry slots every 30 minutes.❄️
Tokyo Snow Festival (Oct 31 – Nov 1)Real snow in a downtown park, with free snowboard jib battles and snow play.🥘
Fiesta de España (Nov 14–15)Spain's food and music festival, with paella cooked in giant pans and a sevillanas contest.🌙
Tokyo Night Market (Oct 21–25)From 16:00 on weekdays and 14:00 on weekends until 22:00: street food from around the world and live music.Tips
- Lunchtime lines get long, so go a little earlier or later.
- More stalls take cashless payments, but bring some cash to be safe.
- Most festivals go ahead rain or shine. Dress for the weather; it's all outdoors.
- Combine it with a stroll through Harajuku and Omotesando, or neighboring Meiji Jingu. → Yoyogi Park, Harajuku
Frequently asked questions
Are there events in Yoyogi Park every weekend?
Autumn and spring are especially busy. In October and November 2026 there's a festival almost every weekend.
Are Yoyogi Park events free?
Most festivals are free to enter; food and goods cost extra. The Forest of Lights illumination uses timed tickets.
How do I get to the Event Plaza?
Walk from Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line) or Yoyogi-koen Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line). It's also walkable from Shibuya Station.
Do events go ahead in the rain?
Most festivals go ahead in the rain, though they may be cancelled in severe weather.
Official websites
- Yoyogi Park (Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association)
- Yoyogi Park Events & Festivals (event listing site)
- Yoyogi Forest of Lights
- Tokyo Snow Festival (Japanese)
- Fiesta de España (Japanese)
- Tokyo Night Market (Japanese)
- Furusato Shibuya Festival (Japanese)
- J-WAVE presents INSPIRE TOKYO
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Hours, prices and rules can change. Check the official websites for the latest before you go.
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