The Matsuri Returns for 2026!

Japanese Summer Festival 2026
Sunday 28th June from 10.00am

The Palm House, Sefton Park Liverpool, L17 1AP
Free to attend!

The popular joint JSNW and JET Alumni Association NW Summer Matsuri returns again for 2026!

Last year the Matsuri was hosted at the prestigious Palm House in Sefton Park for the first time, and we are again delighted to bring this summer of celebration back to Sefton Park this year!

We are excited to showcase traditional and contemporary Japanese culture in the Northwest, and this event is absolutely free for everyone to attend!

You can once again expect to see fantastic koto (Japanese harp) and taiko performances, as well as martial arts, kimono, ikebana, crafts, and much more!

Come and take part in activities, watch talented musicians and enjoy authentic Japanese food, all while enjoying the beauty of the impressive and historic Palm House.

This event is sponsored by The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, The Japan Society London, and Lexus Liverpool with support from the Embassy of Japan in the UK.

Sefton Park Japanese Matsuri.

Date Saturday 31st August. // Time 10 am to 5 pm.

Location Palm House, Sefton Park Liverpool.
英国北西部日英協会 – JSNW SEFTON PARK MATSURI .

This event is free to attend.

… Celebrate Japan with hosts, JET AA NW and JSNW.
Activities include Koto Performances, Japanese Food and Drink, Origami, Japanese Martial Arts, Calligraphy, Japan Garden Society, Kimono Dressing, Arts and Crafts, Bonsai. (Art & craft stations for Nejiribana, Calligraphy, Ikebana) …

We will also have a treasure map for the children.
… and Taiko Drumming by Tengu Taiko and Kaminari Taiko.

Venue: Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside L17 1AP

This event is supported by The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.
This event is free to attend.