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Namaste India 2026 — Japan's Largest Indian Festival

When: September 26, 2026 – September 27, 2026, Sat 10:00–20:00 · Sun 10:00–19:30 (JST) · Where: Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, Shibuya, Tokyo — 5 min walk from JR Harajuku Station

The 31st Namaste India brings Japan's biggest Indian festival back to Yoyogi Park for a free, two-day celebration of Indian food, culture, art, and community. Wander tents of Indian cuisine, crafts, and cultural exhibits, and catch continuous live performances — from classical Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi to high-energy Bollywood dance and live music — on the main stage both days. No reservation, no ticket — just show up and join around 200,000 fellow visitors on 26–27 September.

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Highlights

  • 🎟️Free Admission — No Reservation Needed
  • 💃Classical & Bollywood Dance Performances
  • 🎶Live Music All Day, Both Days
  • 🍛Indian Food & Craft Stalls
  • 👥~200,000 Visitors Expected
  • 🌧️Rain or Shine

Please note

  • Held since 1993 — this is the 31st edition of Namaste India, one of the longest-running Indian cultural festivals in Japan.
  • Follow @namasteindia.japan on Instagram for the full stage schedule closer to the date.

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