A two-day outdoor event featuring a selection of top street performers.
The event will feature a variety of performances, including juggling and acrobatics, held at the plaza in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre and Ikebukuro West Exit Park, as well as statue performances that look like real sculptures and dazzling walking acts. In addition, there will be food trucks and the very popular "Challenge Plaza" where you can try juggling. You too can become part of the event by getting stamps on your arm or elsewhere with "Petapeta Paint".
Prepare to be amazed by dazzling performances and encounter unique, never-before-seen characters. Why not join us in experiencing a slightly different side of Ikebukuro, brought to life by these performers? Enjoy two exciting days!
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Event Dates: September 21st (Mon, National Holiday) and September 22nd (Tue, National Holiday), 2026, 12:00 PM – approximately 5:30 PM
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Theatre Square (1-8-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021)
Ikebukuro West Exit Park Outdoor Theater
2-minute walk from the West Exit of Ikebukuro Station (JR, Tokyo Metro, Tobu Tojo Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line)
(In case of rain, part of the program will be held inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.)
Organized by: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) Co-organized by: Toshima Ward
Grant: Agency for Cultural Affairs, FY2026 Project for the Formation of Cultural and Artistic Creative Hubs
Event Overview
■Performances / Shows will be held alternately in two areas! Enjoy a variety of street performances!
■Walking Act / A plethora of "mysterious" things will suddenly appear at the venue!
■Statues / Performances that look just like ornaments, scattered throughout the venue!
<Performers>
Mami Kano [Mime Comedy], SUKE3 & SYU [Acrobatic Comedy], Kento Yoshikawa [Juggling/Balance], Dctpeppers Theatre [Giant Puppet Manipulation], HIBI★Chazz-K[Jazz演奏] STILTANGO [Walking Act], Ganges Indus Dodas [Walking Act], HARO [Walking Act], Yamasuke [Walking Act, Clown], Black Iron Gladiator [Statue], Rakuhiten [Statue], Nameless Statue [Statue]
■Stick-on Paint [Free, No Reservation Required] / Stamp your arm or other body parts! You too can become part of the event!?
■Pakupaku Kitchen [Paid] / Food trucks are coming♪ Enjoy delicious food and drinks!
■Challenge Plaza [Free, No Reservation Required] / Juggling experience for everyone! Staff will teach you!
★Special Parade / Let's all have a parade at the end!
Venue Map
○Photography is permitted at this event. Please be considerate of other attendees and post your photos on social media using the hashtags "#TokyoMetropolitanTheatre #GatherIkebukuroEveryone'sStreetPerformance"♪
*Please note that the information provided may be subject to change due to weather conditions or other unavoidable circumstances.
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[Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture] Press Release
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