# Kyoto art and traditional craft exhibitions 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kyoto-art-and-traditional-craft-exhibitions-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-09T03:06:16.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Kyoto is set to host several major art and traditional craft exhibitions in late 2026. In September, the Tango Art & Culture Festival will take place at the Tango Open Center, showcasing oil paintings, Japanese paintings, photography, and Noh masks. This festival, organized by the Tango Textile Industrial Association, includes community workshops and tea ceremonies. In October, the 73rd Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition will be held at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., featuring 319 award-winning works in categories such as ceramics, textiles, and lacquerware, with presentations by Living National Treasures. Following these events, the CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto will be held from November 6 to November 8 across three temples in the Nishijin area: Myoken-ji, Honpo-ji, and Myokaku-ji. This edition features 33 exhibitors, an increase from the previous year, and includes the fair’s first international participants from Melbourne, Australia. The program combines contemporary art, antique art, and traditional crafts with cultural activities like tea ceremonies and garden tours. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Kyoto to host major traditional craft and art exhibitions in 2026 Kyoto will host major cultural exhibitions in 2026, including the 73rd Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and the Tango Art & Culture Festival, showcasing traditional crafts and regional arts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyoto-to-host-major-traditional-craft-and-art-exhibitions-in-2026 ### 2026-08-31: CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto announces 33 exhibitors for 2026 art fair CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto will host 33 exhibitors, including international participants from Australia, at three Kyoto temples from November 6–8, 2026, featuring art, crafts, and traditional tea ceremonies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/curationfair-kyoto-announces-33-exhibitors-for-2026-art-fair --- Cite as: Kyoto art and traditional craft exhibitions 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kyoto-art-and-traditional-craft-exhibitions-2026