Ueno Events & Exhibitions in August 2026
Events and exhibitions held (or scheduled) in the Ueno area in August 2026, including exhibitions spanning multiple months.
August 2026 listings (36)
Lecture "The Magpie's Eye: A Gaze That Finds the Seeds of Stories – With British Author Frances Hardinge" (Recorded Stream)
Recorded stream on YouTube, mainly for junior high school students and older (open to all viewers), no registration required. Speaker: Frances Hardinge; translation by Ritsuko Sanbe.
"Showcase Storage" + Backyard Tour [Advance Reservation Required]
An exhibition with a backyard tour, now on at the Toride Annex. Advance reservation required.
[Special Exhibit] "Showa 100": The History of Conservation and Restoration at the Museum in the Showa Era — Van Gogh's Roses and Renoir's Woman with a Hat as Examples
Marking the 100th year since the start of the Showa era, this special exhibit traces how conservation and restoration practices changed at the museum, using two works from its collection as examples: Van Gogh's Roses and Renoir's Woman with a Hat. It is held in the 19th-Century Hall on the 1st floor of the Main Building.
Myth, Allegory, and Festivity: Italian Courts and Prints from the Renaissance to the Baroque
A small-scale exhibition on the prints that adorned Italian courts from the Renaissance to the Baroque, held in the Prints and Drawings Gallery (Permanent Collection Galleries, New Wing 2F).
Rembrandt the Printmaker: Challenge, Legacy, Impact
An exhibition of Rembrandt's prints at the National Museum of Western Art.
[Special Exhibition] Mural: Asakusa Big Parade Exhibition (Working Title)
An exhibition of the mural "Asakusa Big Parade" by Koji Kata, which once decorated the interior of a coffee shop in Nishi-Asakusa 3-chome. It presents materials on the Asakusa stars shown in the mural. Through Kata's best-known work, "Golden Bat," it also explains the culture of street kamishibai (picture-card storytelling). The museum is closed June 29 to July 6 for fumigation and exhibition changeover.
Ikimono Cho ecute Exhibition
A collaboration with the special exhibition "Ikimono Cho World Exhibition," held at ecute Ueno.
Special Exhibition "Super Amazing World of Life: National Museum of Nature and Science × Darwin's Amazing Animals"
A special exhibition on the theme of living things, held at the National Museum of Nature and Science.
"Garden Tour with Japanese Umbrellas" at Nine Tokyo Metropolitan Gardens
"Garden Tour with Japanese Umbrellas" is a joint event across nine Tokyo Metropolitan Gardens, including Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens. It runs from Saturday, July 11 to Sunday, September 27, 2026 (Reiwa 8), 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30).
Special Exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon Buddhism" Commemorating the 1250th Anniversary of Kobo Daishi's Birth
A special exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum commemorating the 1250th anniversary of the birth of Kobo Daishi.
Books We Want Children to Read: Recommended Child Welfare Cultural Works, FY2024–2025
An exhibition of recommended children's books at the International Library of Children's Literature, National Diet Library.
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[Ueno] "Dinosaur Expo 2026" Now On at the National Museum of Nature and Science
A special exhibition of dinosaur fossils and life-size reconstructions based on the latest research.
[Special Exhibition] Claude Monet: 100th Anniversary of His Death
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the death of Claude Monet, held in the permanent collection galleries on the 2nd floor of the New Wing.
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: Landscapes of This Place – Ueno, Omuta, Buenos Aires
An exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, featuring landscapes themed on Ueno, Omuta and Buenos Aires.
The Geidai Way of Seeing Art: Become a Geidai Student This Summer
An art appreciation exhibition at The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts.
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: Japanese Art from the British Museum Collection – A Profusion of Flowers: Edo Painting Across the Seas
A special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, presenting Edo-period paintings from the British Museum's Japanese art collection.
National Museum of Nature and Science × Research Institute for Humanity and Nature Joint Exhibition "What Now, Humans? — Questioning Earth's Future from the Research Frontlines"
A joint exhibition on the theme of the global environment, held at the National Museum of Nature and Science.
The 75th Edo-Style Summer Cooling Festival: Ueno Summer Festival
A summer cooling festival held around Shinobazu Pond.
The 13th Ueno Early Morning Genki Marathon
An early morning marathon held throughout Ueno Park.
Pakistan Japan Friendship Festival 2026
A Japan–Pakistan friendship festival held at Takenodai Square (Fountain Square).
FY2026 Special Training Course "Promoting Barrier-Free Reading" (On-Demand Streaming)
For librarians, school staff, families of children with disabilities and others. Capacity 1,000 (first come, first served). Registration is closed.
Inoichi Bon Odori ~Shinobazu Yume~ 2026
A Bon Odori dance event held at Hakamagoshi Plaza.
Furusato Sosei Leaders Summit: A Fukushima Products Fair Showcasing the Region's Appeal
A fair selling Fukushima products, held at Pocket Park.
UENODE. Beer Festa 2026
A beer festival held at Takenodai Square (Fountain Square).
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[Ueno] "The Lineage of Modern Japanese Art" Opens at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
A special exhibition tracing Japanese art from the Meiji era to the early Showa era has opened.
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[Ueno] Summer Cosmetics Pop-Up at Ueno Marui
A pop-up event bringing together summer-limited cosmetics brands.
[Ueno] Summer Night Market Coming to Ueno Park from August 21!
A night market will be held at Ueno Park over three days.
World Heritage PR Booth at Uenode Panda Beer Festa
A World Heritage PR booth will be set up at "Uenode Panda Beer Festa 2026," held at the Fountain Plaza in Ueno Park. Mini-events for parents and children include coloring famous paintings, layered stamp activities, paper craft activities, and giveaways of awareness goods. Follow the official Instagram account to receive an original magnet badge. Free to participate.
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[Ueno] Panda Keeper Talk Event at Ueno Zoo
On August 22, zookeepers will give a special talk in front of the Panda House.
11th Thai Fair in Ueno Park
A Thai fair held at the Bentenmon Gate Plaza.
Tokyo University of the Arts Japanese Painting Laboratory I Research Exhibition
A research exhibition now on at the Chinretsukan Gallery, The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts.
Super Highball Festival 2026
A highball festival held at Bentenmon-mae Plaza.
Taiwan Faasai
A Taiwan festival held at Takenodai Plaza (Fountain Plaza).
The 16th NAYUTA Exhibition
The 16th NAYUTA Exhibition is being held at The Ueno Royal Museum Gallery (August 28–September 1).
The 47th Sesshinkai Selected Calligraphy Exhibition
The 47th Sesshinkai Selected Calligraphy Exhibition takes place on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Main Building at The Ueno Royal Museum (August 29 – August 31).
Sunday Special Concert: "Japanese Art Songs"
A Sunday Special Concert on 8/30 (Sun) with the theme "Japanese Art Songs." Doors open 13:20, performance starts 14:00. Performers include students and graduate students of the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. Admission 800 yen (all seats reserved). Preschool children are not admitted.