Events & things to do in Asakusa & Ueno in August 2026

Now on May 27 (Wed) – Oct 18 (Sun) 平日：12:00‐22:00、土日祝：11:00-22:00

Markets & food 📍 Asakusa Ekimise Rooftop Secondary source

Festival BBQ Beer Garden Asakusa Ekimise Yatai Village

Enjoy a festival-themed BBQ experience on the rooftop.

Ended Jun 12 (Fri) – Aug 30 (Sun) 土日祝10:30〜22:00

Markets & food 📍 Tokyo Skytree Town 4th Floor Sky Arena Secondary source

Tokyo Skytree Town Summer Beer Festa 2026

This is a summer beer festival held at Tokyo Skytree Town.

Ended Jun 23 (Tue) – Aug 30 (Sun) 9:30～17:30（入館は17:00まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Sumida Hokusai Museum (すみだ北斎美術館)

10th Anniversary Exhibition: Hokusai and Hiroshige - Two Views of Mt. Fuji

A special exhibition at the Sumida Hokusai Museum comparing works about Mt. Fuji by Hokusai and Hiroshige.

💴 Paid

Ended Jun 23 (Tue) – Aug 23 (Sun) 9:30〜17:30（土曜日は19:30、特定日は21:00）

Exhibitions 📍 Edo Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館)

Edo Tokyo Museum Renewal Commemorative Special Exhibition: "Western-style Buildings: Dreams and Challenges of the Meiji Era"

A special exhibition themed around Western-style buildings from the Meiji Era will be held at the Edo Tokyo Museum.

Now on Jul 7 (Tue) – Sep 23 (Wed) 9:30～17:30（金・土曜日は～20:00）

Exhibitions 📍 Exhibition Hall

Printmaker Rembrandt: Challenge, Legacy, Impact

A print exhibition of Rembrandt will be held at the National Museum of Western Art.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 7 (Tue) – Nov 1 (Sun) 9:30〜16:30

Exhibitions 📍 Shitamachi Museum (したまちミュージアム) 3rd Floor Exhibition Room

Special Exhibition "Mural: Asakusa Big Parade - Stars of Asakusa by Koji Kadata"

A mural exhibition featuring the stars of Asakusa as painted by Koji Kadata.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 10 (Fri) – Oct 31 (Sat)

Experiences 📍 Tokyo Skytree

Chiikawa☆Starry Skytree® and Secret Island

A collaboration event featuring the popular character "Chiikawa" will be held.

🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly 🌙 Evening

Ended Jul 10 (Fri) – Aug 31 (Mon)

Festivals 📍 Tokyo Skytree Town (東京スカイツリータウン) Secondary source

Tokyo Skytree Town Summer Holiday Event 2026

Enjoy a variety of summer activities at Tokyo Skytree Town!

Ended Jul 10 (Fri) – Aug 11 (Tue) 15:00～21:00（荒天中止）

Festivals 📍 上野公園不忍池周辺・水上音楽堂

第75回江戸趣味納涼大会・うえの夏まつり

上野公園で開催される夏の風物詩、うえの夏まつり！

Now on Jul 11 (Sat) – Oct 12 (Mon) 9:00〜17:00、8月9日（日）～8月15日（土）は18:00まで開館

Exhibitions 📍 National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館) Secondary source

Special Exhibition: "Animal Super World Exhibition - National Museum of Nature and Science × Darwin is Here!"

This is a special exhibition held at the National Museum of Nature and Science.

💴 Paid

Ended Jul 11 (Sat) – Aug 30 (Sun) 10:00〜18:00（8月7日から15日は20:00まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo Skytree Town, Solamachi 5F 'Space 634'

Great Insect Exhibition in Tokyo Skytree Town

The Great Insect Exhibition is coming to Tokyo Skytree Town. It's a must-see for insect lovers!

Now on Jul 11 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Wed) 09:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Sumida Cultural Museum (すみだ郷土文化資料館)

Fireworks Technology Exhibition in Mukojima

A special exhibition on fireworks technology will be held at the Sumida Cultural Museum in Mukojima.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 14 (Tue) – Sep 14 (Mon)

Festivals 📍 Sumida Aquarium (すみだ水族館) Secondary source

Sumisui Fireworks 2026 ~Enjoy a Cool Summer with Water and Light.~

A special event to enjoy summer traditions is being held at the Sumida Aquarium.

🆓 Free

Ended Jul 14 (Tue) – Sep 6 (Sun) 9:30〜17:00（金・土曜は20:00まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo National Museum, Heiseikan

1250th Anniversary Special Exhibition of Kobo Daishi: 'Kūkai and the Treasures of Shingon'

A special exhibition commemorating the 1250th anniversary of Kūkai's birth will be held.

💴 Paid

Ended Jul 14 (Tue) – Sep 9 (Wed)

Festivals 📍 Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck Floor 350, 340 Secondary source

Cool Summer Views at TOKYO SKYTREE

A special event to enjoy Japan's summer at Tokyo Skytree.

Now on Jul 19 (Sun) – Sep 14 (Mon)

Experiences 📍 Asakusa Hanayashiki (浅草花やしき) Secondary source

Asakusa Summer Yashiki 2026 – Get Soaked in the Summer-Only Area "Water Play Zone"

A summer-exclusive wet area to enjoy at Asakusa Hanayashiki.

Now on Jul 23 (Thu) – Oct 7 (Wed) 9:30～17:30、金曜日は20:00まで

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (東京都美術館)

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: Landscapes of This Place—Ueno, Omuta, Buenos Aires

A special exhibition "Landscapes of This Place" will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 24 (Fri) – Sep 23 (Wed) 10:00〜17:00（入館は16:30まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo University of the Arts (東京藝術大学) University Art Museum Main Building Exhibition Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4

Geidai Style Art "Mikata" – Become a Geidai Student This Summer

A special art exhibition will be held at Tokyo University of the Arts.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 25 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) 9:30～17:30、金曜日は20:00まで

Exhibitions 📍 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Flourishing Diversity of Edo Paintings

This special exhibition focuses on the excellent Japanese art collection of the British Museum.

💴 Paid

Now on Jul 31 (Fri) – Sep 23 (Wed) 9:00〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館)

National Museum of Nature and Science Collaborative Exhibition: 'What Should We Do, Humans'

This exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science explores global environmental issues.

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 1 (Sat) – Aug 23 (Sun) 10:00～21:00

Festivals 📍 Hanayashiki (花やしき)

Summer Night at Hanayashiki 2026

Experience a festival featuring craft beer and traditional Japanese festival games at Hanayashiki!

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 1 (Sat)

Festivals 📍 谷中銀座商店街 Secondary source

谷中ぎんざ ひゃっこい祭り

谷中銀座で夏を楽しむ「ひゃっこい祭り」を開催します。

Ended Aug 1 (Sat) – Aug 3 (Mon) 18:00〜20:00

Festivals 📍 ソラマチひろば

墨田区民納涼民踊大会＆東京ソラマチ夏まつり2026

夏の風物詩である盆踊りや屋台が楽しめるイベントです。

🌙 Evening

Ended Aug 1 (Sat) 16:30〜

Performances 📍 上野恩賜公園　野外ステージ（水上音楽堂）

上野ジャズイン'26

真夏の上野で、ジャズの魅力を楽しむイベントです。

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 1 (Sat)

Festivals 📍 全生庵（谷中）

谷中圓朝まつり

谷中圓朝まつりは、伝統ある祭りで楽しいイベントです。

Ended Aug 2 (Sun)

Experiences 📍 両国国技館

第41回 わんぱく相撲 全国大会

小学生力士たちが両国国技館で闘う、わんぱく相撲全国大会です。

Ended Aug 2 (Sun) 17:00〜20:00

Festivals 📍 あづまテラス周辺

あづまテラスとうもろこしまつり

北海道芽室町のとうもろこしをテーマにした夏祭りです。

Ended Aug 6 (Thu) – Aug 19 (Wed) 10:00～17:00

Experiences 📍 Tokyo Skytree Town 1F Solamachi Hiroba Secondary source

Cool Summer Experience at Tokyo Skytree Town

A summer event where you can feel the coolness at Tokyo Skytree Town.

🆓 Free

Ended Aug 8 (Sat) 11:00～21:00

Festivals 📍 八広地域プラザ吾嬬の里

八広のまち誕生60周年「八広 八・八祭り」

八広地区の60周年を祝う祭りが開催されます。

🆓 Free

Ended Aug 14 (Fri) – Aug 23 (Sun) 12:00〜21:00 ※最終日は20:00終了予定

Festivals 📍 Ueno Onshi Park Fountain Square (上野恩賜公園噴水前広場) Secondary source

Ueno Panda Beer Festa 2026

A limited-time beer garden event will be held at Ueno Park.

🆓 Free

Now on Aug 15 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun)

Exhibitions 📍 Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館) Secondary source

Ukiyo-e Beauty Paintings: From Harunobu, Kiyonaga, and Utamaro to Kunisada

This is a ukiyo-e beauty painting exhibition currently held at the Edo-Tokyo Museum.

🏠 Indoor

Ended Aug 15 (Sat)

Festivals 📍 吾妻橋親水テラス（隅田川テラス）

隅田川とうろう流し

隅田川で行われる美しいとうろう流しのイベントです。

Ended Aug 17 (Mon) – Aug 30 (Sun)

Festivals 📍 Tokyo Solamachi 2F 9-Ban Area Hapidanbui Special Venue Secondary source

Hapidanbui Voyage: Full Power Summer 2026

A special event featuring Sanrio characters.

Ended Aug 17 (Mon) – Aug 30 (Sun)

Experiences 📍 Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi Plaza Secondary source

Hapidanu Voyage Full Power Summer Break 2026

A fun summer event will be held at Tokyo Skytree Town.

Ended Aug 21 (Fri) – Sep 9 (Wed)

Experiences 📍 Edo Warehouse Studio (江戸蔵スタジオ) Secondary source

Asakusa: Jidaiya VR Horror Experience 'Shirai-san: Visit of the Cursed Death'

This VR event offers a Japanese horror experience in Asakusa.

💴 Paid 📝 Booking required

Now on Aug 21 (Fri) – Sep 13 (Sun)

Exhibitions 📍 TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO. Secondary source

Cat Nap Exhibition Summer 2026

A purr-fect escape filled with adorable cats featuring new works and limited edition goods from popular star cats.

Ended Aug 21 (Fri) – Aug 30 (Sun) 11:00〜/13:00〜/15:00〜

Experiences 📍 Orinas Kinshicho

Sumida Craft Workshop 2026

A summer crafting event for families and friends to enjoy together.

Ended Aug 21 (Fri) – Sep 6 (Sun) 11:00～18:00

Markets & food 📍 Hanakawado Sukeroku Shopping Street Secondary source

"MILGRAM -Miruguramu-" POP UP STREET in Hanakawado Sukeroku Shopping Street

A pop-up event for MILGRAM is happening at Hanakawado Sukeroku Shopping Street in Asakusa!

Ended Aug 22 (Sat) – Aug 23 (Sun) 22日 17:00〜、23日 13:00〜

Performances 📍 Hikifune Cultural Center

Tsuda Umeko Story Opera 'The Plum Blossoms Begin to Bloom'

An opera depicting the life of Tsuda Umeko will be performed at the Hikifune Cultural Center.

💴 Paid

Ended Aug 22 (Sat) 17:00～20:30

Festivals 📍 Azuma Hyakujuen and Campus Common Area

Summer Festival in the University Town 2026

A summer festival will be held in Sumida Ward, featuring attractive food stalls and stage events.

⚡ Today only

Now on Aug 25 (Tue) – Sep 27 (Sun) 9:30〜17:30（土曜日は19:30まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Edo-Tokyo Museum (江戸東京博物館) Secondary source

Invitation to the Floating World - Collaboration Between the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Idemitsu Collection

A special exhibition themed around ukiyo-e from the Edo period.

Ended Aug 27 (Thu) – Aug 30 (Sun) 9:00〜21:00（最終入園は20:30）

Festivals 📍 Mukoujima Hyakkaen (向島百花園)

Mukoujima Hyakkaen "Insect Listening Meeting"

A traditional event to enjoy the sounds of autumn insects.

Ended Aug 28 (Fri) – Aug 30 (Sun) 11:00 - 20:00

Festivals 📍 Ueno Onshi Park (上野恩賜公園) - Takenodai Square (竹の台広場) Secondary source

Taiwan Festival 2026 Ueno

An event to enjoy Taiwanese traditional performing arts.

🆓 Free

Ended Aug 29 (Sat) 17:00〜21:00

Festivals 📍 Tower View Street Shopping District

Kinshicho Lantern Festival Evening Lantern Walk 2026

Enjoy a summer night illuminated by lanterns!

Ended Aug 29 (Sat)

Festivals 📍 Asakusa Umamichi Street to Kaminarimon Street (浅草 馬道通り～雷門通り)

41st Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade Contest

A samba event that wraps up summer in Asakusa.