# Creative and design events in Tokyo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/creative-and-design-events-in-tokyo
> Updated: 2026-09-16T04:31:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, Tokyo is scheduled to host several creative industry, design, and art events. 

Initial programming includes ‘CREATORS EDGE 2026’ on September 29 at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO, where Leica Camera Japan is expected to showcase its Leica SL3-P mirrorless camera. Another scheduled event is the ‘design surf seminar 2026’ on November 6, hosted by Too Co., Ltd., which focuses on the theme of ‘transcendence’ and the integration of AI in design.

By mid-September, the scope of events in the autumn season expanded to include a series of large-scale festivals centered around the Roppongi district and Tokyo Midtown. These include ‘TOKYO MIDTOWN DESIGN LIVE 2026’ from October 16 to November 4, ‘DESIGNART TOKYO 2026’, ‘ARTE TOKYO’, and the ‘G Exhibition’. Notably, ‘Roppongi Art Night 2026’ is set to return with all-night programming after a three-year hiatus. Specific exhibitions mentioned include a project at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT titled ‘Learning from Hojoki’ and a JAXA-related fabric design project.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Tokyo to host major design and art festivals in autumn 2026

Tokyo will host various design and art festivals in autumn 2026, including Tokyo Midtown Design Live and Roppongi Art Night, alongside the CREATORS EDGE 2026 event in September.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-to-host-major-design-and-art-festivals-in-autumn-2026

### 2026-08-26: Creative industry events scheduled for Tokyo in 2026

Tokyo will host two major creative industry events in 2026: Leica’s ‘CREATORS EDGE’ in September and Too Co., Ltd.’s ‘design surf seminar’ in November.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/creative-industry-events-scheduled-for-tokyo-in-2026

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