Written by Lily Crossley-Baxter
Researched by Patrick Balfe
Yoyogi Square in the expansive Yoyogi Park is a sure-fire place to find cultural festivals, amazing performances, and new experiences — and this summer has plenty to choose from.
Here are five top picks from the editorial team — the first weekend of July in particular is one to jot down, with overlapping events.
1. Tokyo Pride
June 6–7, 2026Tokyo Pride kicks off Yoyogi Park’s summer events with a bang. Typically held in early June, the Pride Festival takes over Yoyogi Park’s event square for two days of fun with live performances as well as stalls from local LGBTQ+ friendly companies, restaurants, nonprofits, and more. The Pride Parade typically happens on the Sunday and follows an approximately 3 km route around the Harajuku/Shibuya area.
2. Star and Sun Night Market
July 1–5, 2026In just a few short years, the Tokyo Night Market has become a popular fixture of Tokyo’s annual event calendar. Their spin-off, Star and Night Market, is making a welcome return this July for four nights, featuring an eclectic mix of main stage artists, including pop and idol groups, hip-hop artists, and indie, rock, jazz, and soul bands.
There will also be roving street performers, plenty of food stalls, and more than a handful of market stalls to check out.
3. Earth Garden Summer Festival
July 3–5, 2026Earth Garden is an outdoor market and festival at Yoyogi Park with a focus on eco-friendly products and lifestyles. Held in some form or another each season, the summer edition makes the most of the longer days with some extra fun.
This year, the event will include a flamenco festival and coincide with Star and Sun Market for a few days.
As the third-largest immigrant group in Japan, Brazilian residents of Tokyo and beyond lead this bright, colorful, and delicious festival. With food, performances, and costumes, it’s an energetic and exciting event with plenty to catch your eye and keep you entertained. Over 100,000 people attend each year, so expect crowds and enjoy the busy atmosphere! A huge dance performance running across two days, this is a fantastic summer event with countless eye-catching performances. Over 6,000 participants will parade through the streets performing traditional and contemporary dances, competing for the top spot. This post was first published in 2019. Last updated in June 2026, by Patrick Balfe. Explore the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes. Tokyo events for Monday, October 5, to Sunday, October 11, 2026. See why Kamakura is such a popular day trip from Tokyo. With money-saving and travel medical insurance tips. Look forward to Halloween parties, Edo-era festivals, fireworks, and more. A mega 30,000 sqm teamLab museum is in the works. Here's what we know so far. Garden openings, shrine festivals, and Shimokita street art await. Japan gets a rare five-day holiday this September — here's how to make the most of it. 
4. Festival Brasil and Latino
July 18–19, 2026 
5. Harajuku/Omotesando Super Yosakoi
August 29–30, 2026
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