Roppongi Art Night 2025

Roppongi Art Night is one of Tokyo’s largest and most ambitious all-night art festivals.

This exciting annual event transforms the entire district of Roppongi into a sprawling, open-air art gallery.

For one weekend, the streets, parks, and commercial facilities of Roppongi are filled with a diverse array of art installations, performances, and workshops.

The festival showcases a wide range of creative forms, including contemporary art, design, music, and video.

It features works from both internationally renowned artists and up-and-coming domestic talent.

A key feature of the event is the “core time,” where many of the installations and performances continue late into the night, particularly on Saturday.

Visitors can wander through the district, discovering large-scale sculptures in public squares, interactive digital art, and live performances in unexpected places.

The main art museums in the area, such as the Mori Art Museum and the National Art Center, Tokyo, often participate with special programs and extended hours.

It is a unique and immersive experience that brings contemporary art out of the museum and into the heart of the city.

Event Details

• Dates
  • The festival will be held over a weekend in late September.
  • The dates are Friday, September 26th – Sunday, September 28th, 2025.
• Time
  • The festival has different operating hours each day.
  • Friday, Sep 26
    • 6:30pm – 10:00pm
  • Saturday, Sep 27
    • 1:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Sunday, Sep 28
    • 1:00pm – 8:00pm
• Location
  • Various locations throughout the Roppongi district, including Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown, and The National Art Center, Tokyo, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
• Admission
  • Viewing the outdoor installations and performances is free.
  • Some indoor programs or museum exhibitions may require a separate admission fee.
• Please Note
  • The event is spread across a wide area, so be prepared for a lot of walking.
  • It is always recommended to check the official event map and schedule to find specific artworks and performances.

Directions & Travel Information

By Train

• The Roppongi district is served by two major subway stations, providing excellent access to the festival area.
• Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Ōedo Line
  • Roppongi Station is located in the center of the festival area, with direct access to Roppongi Hills.
• Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
  • Nogizaka Station provides direct access to The National Art Center, Tokyo.

Event Summary

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