ABOUT FESTIVAL

Matsuri is a Japanese festival held every year to celebrate Japanese culture and cross cultural friendship between the Japanese and Australian people. This event is for everyone who loves Japan as much as we do - and we hope to continue introducing Japan and spreading interest in Japan.

This event was founded back in 2006, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Japan and Australia’s friendship. Since then, Sydney’s Japanese community have been working hard to host a traditional style Matsuri, making this event a Summer staple for Sydneysiders.

You will find many Japanese festival attractions at Matsuri, including Japanese food stalls, beer garden, and gorgeous Japanese items. At our exhibition booths you will find traditional arts and crafts workshops with activities like Origami and calligraphy. Over on the stage you’ll find yourself entertained by traditional festival dancers, as well as karate demonstration, taiko performance and much more. We also offer exciting segments on stage such as the Cosplay stage show that involve our audience members.

The 2020 Matsuri event was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but will finally be re-open at last this year, 2024. The event will be held at an indoor venue in Ultimo’s Wentworth Park Sport Complex, not far from Darling Harbour.

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FESTIVAL INFO

When 1 December 2024
Time 11:00 - 18:00
Where Wentworth Park Sporting Complex, 42 Wattle Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

Admission
  • $10.00 Adult (17+)
  • $5.00 Child (5-16 years old)
  • $5.00 Seniors Card Holder
  • $25.00 Family (2x Adult, 2x Child 5-16)
  • Free Child (4 years old and under)
  • Free Companion Card Holder
  • Free Wearing Japanese Attire (Kimono, Yukata, etc)
  • Free Wearing Cosplay Costumes
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TICKETS

You could be one of the lucky ones!! Bundle your ticket with a raffle to win a pair of air tickets to Japan. Starts from $2 only! Lucky three pairs will be announced on the day of the event. To buy a raffle ticket, select ticket and Continue to the Add-ons page. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to support Matsuri’s future events.

* Please note that you must be 18+ to purchase raffle tickets.

JOIN US

To participate 2024 Matsuri Japan Festival in Sydney, please click below button to apply for volunteers, stalls or performers.

Application closes on 15 November

The application for 2024 has closed.

The application for 2024 has closed.