The 9th Edo-machi Taito Geiraku Festival

The 9th Edo-machi Taito Geiraku Festival is now underway, offering a casual way to enjoy the performing arts and cultural traditions that our predecessors protected, nurtured, and passed down to the present day in Taito City, a place full of Edo charm.

Overview

• Dates: Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Sunday, January 31, 2027
• Venues: Asakusa Public Hall, Ueno Onshi Park Outdoor Stage, Taito 1-chome Ward Community Hall, and others
• Organizer: Edo-machi Taito Geiraku Festival Executive Committee

Highlights

Set in "Edo-machi Taito," a place that evokes stylishness, warm-heartedness, and a pioneering spirit, the festival features a variety of events such as theater performances, workshops, and yose (variety theater) shows. Beat Takeshi serves as honorary advisor, and it is a festival you can enjoy in a relaxed way.

The date for "Takeshi-Approved Young Comedians: The Beat Takeshi Cup 'Japan's Best Comedy'" has not yet been decided; it is usually held in February. Dates and venues differ by event, so please check the official website for details. Information is also posted on the official X and Instagram accounts.