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.
| Dec 2019 | Matsuri Japan Festival @ Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri in Sydney Inc.) |
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| Dec 2018 | Matsuri Japan Festival @ Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri in Sydney Inc.) |
| Dec 2017 | Matsuri Japan Festival @ Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri in Sydney Inc.) |
| Dec 2016 | Matsuri Japan Festival @ Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri in Sydney Inc.) |
| Nov 2015 | Matsuri in Sydney @ Palm Grove Promenade, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri in Sydney Inc.) |
| Dec 2014 | Matsuri in Sydney @ Palm Grove Promenade, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri in Sydney Inc.) |
| Apr 2014 | Registered NPO “Matsuri in Sydney Inc. |
| Dec 2013 | Japan Expo & Matsuri in Sydney @ Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri Organising Committee) |
| Dec 2012 | Japan Expo & Matsuri in Sydney @ Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri Organising Committee) |
| Oct 2011 | Matsuri in Sydney @ Palm Grove Promenade, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Matsuri Organising Committee) |
| Feb 2010 | Natsu Matsuri in Sydney @ Palm Grove Promenade, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Natsu Matsuri Organising Committee) |
| Feb 2009 | Natsu Matsuri in Sydney @ Harbourside Amphitheatre, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Japan Club of Sydney Inc., Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney) |
| Feb 2008 | Natsu Matsuri in Sydney @ Harbourside Amphitheatre, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Japan Club of Sydney Inc., Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney) |
| Feb 2007 | Natsu Matsuri in Sydney @ Harbourside Amphitheatre, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Japan Club of Sydney Inc.) |
| Feb 2006 | Natsu Matsuri in Sydney @ Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour (Organiser: Japan Club of Sydney Inc.) |
| 2003-2005 | Bon Odori @ Darling Harbour (Organiser: Japan Club of Sydney Inc.) |
| Organiser | Matsuri in Sydney Inc. |
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| Sponsor |
Japan Club of Sydney Inc. (シドニー日本クラブ ) Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sydney Inc. (シドニー日本商工会議所) Japanese Society of Sydney Inc. (シドニー日本人会) |
| Supporter |
Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney (在シドニー日本国総領事館) JNTO Sydney (日本政府観光局シドニー事務所) CLAIR Sydney (自治体国際化協会シドニー事務所) The Japan Foundation (国際交流基金シドニー日本文化センター) JETRO Sydney (日本貿易振興機構シドニー事務所) |
| Advisory Committee |
Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney (在シドニー日本国総領事館) JNTO Sydney (日本政府観光局シドニー事務所) CLAIR Sydney (自治体国際化協会シドニー事務所) The Japan Foundation (国際交流基金シドニー日本文化センター) JETRO Sydney (日本貿易振興機構シドニー事務所) Japan Club of Sydney Inc. (シドニー日本クラブ ) Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sydney Inc. (シドニー日本商工会議所) Japanese Society of Sydney Inc. (シドニー日本人会) |
