Matsuri Festival Barcelona 2026

16/05/2026 | Barcelona | Activities > Leisure and Well-being

The Matsuri Barcelona Festival 2026 returns once again as the city's most traditional Japanese summer festival, taking place on May 16th and 17th. Organized by the Japanese community since 2013, this non-profit event is primarily run by volunteers, with a clear objective: to share, celebrate, and enjoy authentic Japanese culture together.

Over the years, Matsuri has established itself as a meeting place where you can discover and feel the spirit of a true Japanese festival, through music, art, performances, gastronomy and the participation of artists who travel from Japan to share their culture with Barcelona.

What will you find at the event?

Matsuri Barcelona is an annual Japanese culture festival held in Barcelona. Inspired by traditional Japanese festivals, it offers a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture in a festive and family-friendly atmosphere.

Highlights of this year:

● Live performances of traditional Japanese music and dance by guest artists directly from Japan.
● Taiko (Japanese drum) and martial arts demonstrations by local groups.
● Participatory workshops on calligraphy, origami and martial arts experiences.
● Typical Japanese festival cuisine: takoyaki, yakisoba, kakigori and more.
● Market for Japanese products: matcha, ceramics and traditional crafts.
● Children's area with recreational activities throughout the day.

Festival objectives:

● To transmit traditional Japanese culture through experiential learning.
● To promote and support Japanese artists internationally.
● To promote cultural exchange and coexistence between generations and diverse cultural contexts.

If you want to be an exhibitor, participate in the crowdfunding campaign, or collaborate as a volunteer, you can write directly to the organization: ppgad@pucrs.br

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  • Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17

  • Two-day pass: 8 euros.
    Advance ticket for each day: 5 euros.
    Free entry for children under 12 and for people with disabilities.

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  • Matsuri Cultural Festival, in collaboration with Casa AsiaConsulate General of Japan in Barcelona, ​​Japan Foundation and Barcelona City Council

  • Moll of the Whip
    Barcelona

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