HYPER JAPAN Festival, the biggest Japanese cultural event in the UK, will be back at Olympia Events this summer. This 3-day festival, running from 24-26 July 2026, invites visitors to immerse themselves in a colourful programme of live performances, food and drink, cultural workshops, and attractions.
HYPER JAPAN Festival is excited to confirm the first two performers confirmed for the 2026 edition:
● QUEEN BEE, an internationally acclaimed Japanese band featured on multiple popular anime soundtracks like OSHI NO KO, UNDEAD UNLUCK, and Chainsaw Man, will take the stage on Friday 24th, July.
● avantgardey, the high-energy dance group known for their electrifying performances that took them to the finals of America’s Got Talent, will perform on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of July. The performance will feature a selected group of members.
More information will be announced soon. Meanwhile, visitors can look forward to:
● Live Performances: QUEEN BEE, avantgardey, and more artists from Japan to be announced soon.
● Food hall: This year’s the expanded food hall features a lineup of popular Japanese dishes, snacks, and desserts. Visitors can enjoy freshly made onigiri, melon-pan, and a selection of Japanese cakes and matcha, alongside flavours from neighbouring Asian countries such as bubble tea, sweet Korean treats, and more.
● Workshops: Workshops will be announced in March, with add-on tickets available for purchase. It will offer a mix of favourites such as martial arts and calligraphy, alongside exciting new experiences like kimono dressing and the traditional Awa Odori dance.
● HYPER MARKET: Market area is expanded as more than 500 artists/exhibitors are joining us this year. The 2026 edition not only gets bigger, but also embraces authentic Japanese culture more than ever, as we are introducing the Japanese Traditional Market Area from this year, a dedicated space for cultural artisans and heritage crafts.
Tickets On Sale Now with Early Bird Discount
Tickets for HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026 are now on sale. We introduced an Early Bird 15% Discount for the Tomodachi Bundle (a group package including five General Admission tickets at a discounted rate) and a multi-day pass for this year. Early bird spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit hyperjapan.co.uk/festival.
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