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Japan Matsuri Bellinzona · 19–20 Sept 2026
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Registration open Cosplay Contest Sunday 20 September, 2 pm. Sign up before the places run out. Enter the contest→

Courses and workshops

Introduction to Cosplay Bonsai ki Il movimento circolare Suminagashi SUMI-E Shozo Koike ＋ All courses and workshops Programme

On stage

  • Shows and concertsManjushaka, Sakura-za
  • Cosplay Contest
  • Talks
Full programme →

At the festival

  • Games area
  • WellbeingShiatsu, Jin Shin Do, Jin Shin Jyutsu
  • Kimono rental
  • Martial arts
Guest of honour Yumiko Igarashi The creator of Candy Candy will be at the festival: meet the author and a signing session. All guests (7)→

Recently announced

Sakura-za On stage Manjushaka On stage Akai Sora Cosplay Jun Cosplay Neko Yona Cosplay ＋ More to come Announcements
At the festival Food & Beverages Not just sushi: ramen, gyoza, sweets and specialities from Japanese street stalls, on both days. Explore the street food area→

Workshops and tastings

Vegan kyaraben Course Matcha Tasting ＋ More to come Announcements
Tickets on sale Tickets 19–20 September, Espocentro Bellinzona. Buy online and skip the queue. Buy your ticket→
When 19–20 September 2026 Sat 10:30–22:00 · Sun 10:30–18:00
Where Espocentro Pavilion Via G. Cattori 3, 6500 Bellinzona How to reach us →
Questions? FAQ Bags, pets, access, age limits: the most asked questions. Read the FAQ →

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Media and Creator guidelines →

The festival

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The Festival

On stage

Shows and concerts Cosplay Contest Talks

Courses and workshops

Sumi-e with Shozo Koike Sumi-e with Margot Tohkou Suminagashi Bonsai Cosplay 101 All courses and workshops →

At the festival

Games area Wellbeing Kimono rental Martial arts
Guests
Yumiko Igarashi Sakura-za Manjushaka Akai Sora Jun Neko Yona All guests →
Food & Beverages
The street food area Vegan kyaraben Matcha
Exhibitors
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Japan Matsuri
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13th Japanese Festival · Bellinzona

Information

  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Tickets
  • Terms and guidelines

Accreditation

  • Creator Pass
  • Media accreditation
  • Media and Creator guidelines
  • Volunteers

Where and when

Espocentro Pavilion
Via G. Cattori 3
6500 Bellinzona (CH)

Sat 10:30–22:00
Sun 10:30–18:00

© 2026 Japan Matsuri — All rights reserved. 19–20 September 2026 · Espocentro, Bellinzona