DESIGN FESTA vol.64 will take place for two days, on November 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday), 2026, at the Tokyo Big Sight West and South Halls (entire halls).
Born in 1994, "Design Festa" is an art event open to anyone with original works, whether professional or amateur.
More than 10,000 artists gather at every event, regardless of age, nationality or genre. In an age that values diversity, Design Festa respects the "freedom" to express yourself without being bound by existing evaluations or stereotypes, creating a place where a variety of values and creativity intersect. It is also a place for new encounters, where art connects creators with visitors, and people with one another.
At the venue, visitors will find a wide range of original works, from moving artworks to fashion items and goods full of individuality. The event also offers a variety of attractions that liven up the whole venue, including powerful live painting, the One Coin Runway, a show stage, a performance area and a food area, bringing all kinds of "expression" together in one place.
Event Details:
- Event Name: DESIGN FESTA vol.64
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West and South Halls (entire halls)
- Dates: November 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday), 2026
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (both days)
- Number of Booths: Over 6,500
- Attendance: Approximately 140,000 people (2-day total)
- Official Website: https://designfesta.com
Booth Search Feature Now Available
A booth search feature called "あのブースどこ？" (roughly, "Where's that booth?") is now available to make browsing the booths at Design Festa more convenient and comfortable.
It makes it easier to find the booth you are looking for in the vast Tokyo Big Sight venue, so you can get smoothly to the exhibits and artists that catch your interest.
The feature is recommended for first-time visitors to Design Festa as well as for anyone who wants to visit many booths smoothly.
https://designfestagallery.com/booth-finder/
Bright Booth Area
This area has the most booths in the venue and is the heart of Design Festa.
A wide variety of original works line up, from illustrations and accessories to fashion and interior items, each full of the creator's own commitment and individuality.
Visitors can enjoy unexpected encounters with works and find new favorites among expressions that cross the boundaries of genre.
Dark Booth Area
A special space unique to Design Festa, with the venue kept dark.
Video works and works using light are among the varied expressions that stand out all the more in the darkness. Light floating in the dark creates an atmosphere different from the bright booth area and draws visitors into the world of each work.
It is an immersive art area where works can be experienced deeply through sight and feeling, in a space far from everyday life.
Live Paint & Giant Live Paint Area
This is one of the most popular and attention-grabbing areas of Design Festa.
In the live painting, where works are completed over the two days, visitors can watch up close as artists create their pieces right before their eyes. Seeing a work change with every stroke and gradually come closer to completion is part of the appeal of the live paint area.
It is a special space where visitors can experience not only the finished work but also the very moment that expression is born.
Workshop Area
A participatory area where visitors can experience making things together with artists and creators.
Through workshops in a wide range of genres, including crafts and accessory making, anyone can easily enjoy the "fun of creating." Visitors can learn the process and tips directly from the artists, and the finished works can be taken home as a memento of Design Festa.
First-time makers and children can also take part at their own pace, making this an area for discovering new things and finding a reason to start creating.
Show Stage & Performance Area
A stage where a variety of expressions that cross the boundaries of genre, such as music, fashion shows and dance, take place.
Part of the appeal of the show stage is experiencing powerful performances and lively staging up close. The varied stage performances that liven up the venue bring visitors together and create excitement and a sense of unity.
In the performance area, a wide range of expressions regardless of genre, including music performances and theater, are presented.
Each area of the venue offers a different world and staging, so every place visitors stop by brings an encounter with new expression, and they can feel each world through lively performances.
Food Area
A food area gathering original menus and carefully crafted dishes that are hard to find at other events.
A rich variety of food is on offer, including original menu items with attention to both taste and appearance, and dishes made with careful choices of ingredients and methods. Enjoying new flavors found only here is part of the Design Festa experience.
Some vendors are run by artists and creators, offering a variety of individual food experiences. The area is also a place to take a relaxing break while enjoying art and performances.
One Coin Runway
A signature area of Design Festa where anyone can easily take part for just one coin (500 yen).
Visitors can show off their favorite outfits or their own creations, and it is an experience-based attraction where visitors themselves take center stage. Many people take part every time. The appeal of the One Coin Runway is that you can enjoy it not only by watching but also by joining in.
Because it is an open stage where even first-timers can easily take on the challenge, it also serves as a chance to take a new step and make memories.
Ticket Information
- 1-Day Ticket: Advance 800 yen (tax included) / Same Day 1,000 yen (tax included)
- 2-Day Ticket: Advance 1,500 yen (tax included) / Not available on the day
- Elementary school students and younger: Free
- 2-day tickets are sold online only
Electronic tickets can be purchased from each ticket company.
For details: https://designfesta.com/about-ticket/
Design Festa Gallery Harajuku
Opened in Harajuku in 1998, Design Festa Gallery Harajuku is an art gallery for all artists based on the concept "Every Day Is Design Festa."
There are more than 70 exhibition spaces of various sizes, from small wall spaces starting at 550 yen per day to exhibition rooms suited to solo and group exhibitions. The spaces can be used for a variety of purposes, including workshops and pop-ups.
The gallery also houses a cafe and bar surrounded by nature and art, as well as an okonomiyaki restaurant billed as having the world's largest seating capacity, making it a spot where everyone from children to adults can enjoy a whole day.
Official Website: https://designfestagallery.com/
DESIGN FESTA GALLERY PARIS
DESIGN FESTA GALLERY PARIS is a rental gallery that artists and companies can use as a place to showcase artworks and original products overseas.
It is located on Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris, home to Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle. Many tourist attractions, including the Louvre Museum, are within a 10-minute walk.
Official Website: https://designfestagalleryparis.com/
