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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, 2025. The event will be held at an indoor venue in Ultimo’s Wentworth Park Sport Complex, not far from Darling Harbour.

HIGHLIGHTS (2016)

FESTIVAL INFO

When Sunday 7 December 2025
Time 11:00 - 18:00
Where Wentworth Park Sporting Complex, 42 Wattle Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

Admission
  • Adult (18+) $15 at doors (Online pre-sale $10)
  • Child (5-17 years old) $5
  • Child (4 years old & under) Free
  • Family (2x Adult, 2x Child 5-17) $35 at doors (Online pre-sale $25)
  • Seniors Card Holder $5
  • Companion Card Holder Free
  • Wearing Japanese Attire (Kimono, Yukata, etc) Free
  • Wearing Cosplay Costumes Free

Pre-sale tickets are available online until 6 December at 9 PM. Adult tickets at the door will cost $5 more —get yours early and save!

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FESTIVAL PROGRAM

TIME MAIN STAGE IDOL STAGE
11:15☆Amby Star☆
11:30Wadaiko Rindo SydneyFuuta
12:00Opening CeremonyMomo Nijino「虹野もも」
12:30Part of Piece!
12:45Sydney SAKURA KIDS Cheerleaders
13:00Sydney Japanese Budo AssociationVIVID
13:15JCS Hula Aloha
13:30Twisting TornadoesKuuhaku Station「空白ステーション」
14:00Shinkyokushin Karate Yahiro DojoDuality
14:15JCS Japanese School, City
14:30Hiroki Iijima & FriendsWooly「ウーリ」
15:00TatakuZessei no Imperial Doll「絶世のインペリアルドール」
15:15Onikenbi
15:30Hiro T UkeSunnysaurus
15:45Raffle Winner Announcement
16:00Sydney Springs CheerleadingLove Chord
16:15Break Juku
16:30Makoto TanakaDJ
16:45
17:15Sydney Soran Dance Troupe
17:30Mosaic Japanese Folk Dance Group
17:45
18:00Close

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Break Juku

Hiro T Uke

JCS Hula Aloha Hawaiian Dance Group

JCS Japanese School, City

Makoto Tanaka

Mosaic Japanese Folk Dance Group

Onikenbai

Shinkyokushin Karate Yahiro Dojo

Sydney Soran Dance Troupe

Sydney Springs Cheerleading

Tatatu

Twisting Tornadoes

Wadaiko Rindo Sydney

IDOL STAGE

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Sunnysaurus

Fuuta

Wooly「ウーリ」

VIVID

Kuuhaku Station「空白ステーション」

Zessei no Imperial Doll「絶世のインペリアルドール」

Part of Piece!

Duality

Momo Nijino

Love Chord

☆Amby⭐️Star☆

FOOD BOOTH

Colotako

Corn Dog/Fish Cake

Ken-Chan Curry

Maru_Okonomiyaki

Matsu Shaved Ice

TAIYAKI MATE

WAGYU BLACKS

GENERAL BOOTH

ANA

Auto Detailing Supplies

Conslate-General of Japan in Syndey

Akipan x Ezy Tax Solutions

H & H Lawyers

JAL

Japan Local Government Centre(CLAIR, Sydney)

JCS & Kimono Australia

Kamada Soy Sauce

Kikkoman

Knot 'n Knot

Konbini - Japanese Ceramics and Teaware

Littles Lawyers

Lucky Mart

Paragon Realty Group

SBS Audio

Sydney Youth Team

YAMANASHI

ALCOHOL BOOTH

Niigata Drinks

Okinawa Drinks

Sake Selector

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To participate 2025 Matsuri Japan Festival in Sydney, please click below button to apply for volunteers, stalls or performers.

Application closes on 25 November

Application closes on 31 August

Application closes on 30 September