# Cultural exhibitions and music events in Kyoto

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-exhibitions-and-music-events-in-kyoto
> Updated: 2026-08-17T09:16:57.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Kyoto is hosting several major cultural events and exhibitions. The Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art is presenting the ‘Tate Museum — YBA & BEYOND’ exhibition, which showcases approximately 90 works from the Young British Artists movement and their contemporaries, including pieces by Martin Creed and Sheela Gowda.

Additionally, the Kyoto Music Expo 2026, organized by the band Kururi, has announced its lineup for an upcoming event at Umekoji Park on October 10 and 11. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festival and the 30th anniversary of Kururi, the event includes special initiatives such as original Goshuin books made from recycled Kyoto kimonos.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Kyoto hosts major cultural events including Music Expo 2026 and YBA art exhibition

Kyoto hosts major cultural events, including the announcement of the full artist lineup for the 2026 Kyoto Music Expo and the ‘YBA & BEYOND’ contemporary art exhibition at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyoto-hosts-major-cultural-events-including-music-expo-2026-and-yba-art-exhibition

### 2026-07-29: Kyoto hosts jewelry and YBA art exhibitions

Kyoto showcases a jewellery exhibition by Fumio Taguchi and the “YBA & Beyond” British art show at the Kyocera Museum, both open to the public.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyoto-hosts-jewelry-and-yba-art-exhibitions

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