Celebrating Japanese Culture in Sydney
Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney 2026
Celebrating 50 Years of Japan–Australia Friendship
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Festival Information
Everything you need to plan your visit.
Date
Sunday, 6 December 2026
Time
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue
Wentworth Park Sporting Complex
Ultimo, Sydney
Organiser
Matsuri in Sydney Inc.
Date
Sunday, 6 December 2026
Time
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue
Wentworth Park Sporting Complex
Ultimo, Sydney
Organiser
Matsuri in Sydney Inc.
ADMISSION
Online Adult Ticket $15
Adult 17+ $20
Child 5–16 $5
Children 4 and under Free
Family Pass (2 Adults + 2 Children aged 5–16) $40
Seniors Card Holder $5
Health Care Card Holder $5
Concession Card Holder $5
Companion Card Holder Free
Tickets Coming Soon
More than a festival —
a celebration of friendship
Experience the energy of Japan
through food, performances,
culture and community.
Celebrate a friendship that has
connected Australia and Japan
for over 50 years.
Traditional Culture
Japanese Food
Live Performances
Hands-on Workshops
Cosplay & Anime
Community
Celebrating 50 Years
of Japan–Australia Friendship
In 2026, Matsuri Japan Festival proudly joins the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Australia–Japan friendship.
Together we honour five decades of cultural exchange, community connection and lasting partnership while looking ahead to the next generation.
- Australia
- Friendship
- Japan
Together for the Next 50 Years
WIN A RETURN FLIGHT
TO JAPAN
Return Economy Class Flight
Sydney ⇄ Tokyo
Courtesy of Japan Airlines (JAL)
Courtesy of The Star Sydney
on Sunday, 6 December 2026.
Experience the Best of Japan
And that’s just the beginning.
Join us for a day filled with Japanese culture, live performances, delicious food and unforgettable experiences at Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney 2026.
Be Part of Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney
Become a Volunteer
Become an Exhibitor
Become a Sponsor
Meet the People Who Bring Matsuri to Life
Discover the performers, exhibitors and community members
who make Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney a celebration to remember.
Exhibitors
Performers
What’s New
Stay up to date with the latest announcements, applications and festival information.
Exhibitor Applications for 2026 Are Now Closed
Exhibitor Applications Now Open for Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney 2026
Volunteer Applications Now Open for Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney 2026
Proudly Supported by
Our Supporting Partners
We are grateful to our sponsors and partners
for helping bring Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney to life.
Join Us at
Matsuri Japan Festival Sydney 2026
Experience Japanese culture, live performances, delicious food and unforgettable memories with us at Sydney’s largest celebration of Japanese culture.
- Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Wentworth Park Sporting Complex Ultimo, Sydney