Japan Fest Nottingham!
Schedule
Sun Oct 19 2025 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Nottingham Girls High School | Nottingham, EN
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🌸✨ Japan Fest Nottingham 2025 ✨🌸🎌 Sunday 19 October | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Nottingham Girls’ High School & The Squire Performing Arts Centre
For the very first time, Nottingham will be transformed into a festival of Japanese culture! Expect a day bursting with music, food, art, and traditions straight from Japan – a full cultural adventure for all ages.
🎶 Live Performances:
MION – International J-Pop star rising fast
Lele – Bilingual singer with soul-stirring vibes
Leicester Taiko – Thunderous Japanese drumming
Noa Theatre featuring Sakurako – Modern storytelling with Japanese flair
Kodama Project: Aki & Clementine – Koto meets modern melodies
LJ English – The UK’s only Kayoukyoku singer
DJ Manimal & Cerisina – High-energy anime DJ set (including a Hatsune Miku tribute!)
🎨 Cultural & Creative Fun
Manga art classes with a published artist (ÂŁ7 pp)
Try Go, Shogi, Kimono Wearing, Origami, Calligraphy & Japanese basic language
Fox mask painting, Akihabara cafĂ©, and a Cosplay Parade đźŽ
🍜 Food Heaven
Japanese curry, onigiri, snacks & teas from Food of Japan
Takoyaki, yakisoba, gyoza & bubble tea from Oishi
This is more than a festival—it’s a community celebration brought to you by Otaku World, dedicated to sharing Japanese culture in creative, exciting ways.
Tickets from £11 / Under 5’s Free / Carer Tickets Available
🎟️ Save the date, invite your friends, and come experience Japan right here in Nottingham!
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Where is it happening?
Nottingham Girls High School, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
