Zushi Beach Film Festival

There are worse ways to watch a film than with sand under your shoes and the sea going dark beside you. This annual beachside festival turns Zushi into an open-air cinema.

What happens?

Expect a line-up of films shown against one of the better backdrops in greater Tokyo: the beach at night. There will also be live music, kids’ activities, DJs and food vendors.

Not every film is guaranteed to have English subtitles though, so it’s worth checking the official schedule in advance if that’s a dealbreaker.

Also, do not be fooled by the beach setting. Once the sun goes down, it gets properly chilly, with nighttime temperatures hovering around 10°C. Bring warm layers and a raincoat.

Lineup 2026

Schedule

• April 24 (Fri.): School of Rock
• April 25 (Sat.): Perfect Days
• April 26 (Sun.): Hook
• April 27 (Mon.): The Big Blue
• April 28 (Tue.): Awakenings
• April 29 (Wed.): The Fall
• April 30 (Thu.): Aruna and Her Palate
• May 1 (Fri.): Chuck Berry: Brown-Eyed Handsome Man
• May 2 (Sat.): Babylon
• May 3 (Sun.): Congo Dandies
• May 4 (Mon.): Ghost Dog
• May 5 (Tue.): All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and Skateboarding (New York, 1987–1997)
• May 6 (Wed.): Fudangi no Ainu & Everything Is Decided

Tickets 2026

• April 24 only: ¥1,000 advance
• April 25 – May 6: ¥3,000 advance

Zushi residents get a discount with ID.

Middle school-aged children and below get in for free (subject to capacity; elementary and younger must be accompanied by an adult).

Note that there are no general day-of tickets available, so advance purchase is required.