2026 Autumn Matsuri List

Since each flower street has its own style and performance pieces, visiting multiple venues during the period allows you to experience the deeper charm of the event. Gion Kita 'Oshuukai' Gion Kita Gion Kita Kabuki Theater 10/1 (Thu) - 6 (Tue) 1 performance per day at 16:00 (Opening at 15:00) *The performance time is approximately 2 hours. The 'Oshuukai' is a recital where the geiko and maiko of the Gion Kita school, who have been diligently studying the Kyoto dance, showcase their skills. It started as a 'review session' to receive evaluations from their teachers and senior patrons, and it has now become a regular event open to the general public, loved as a traditional autumn event in Kyoto. Mizue Kai Miyakawa-machi Miyakawa-machi Kabuki Theater Mitsurugi-za 10/8 (Thu) - 11 (Sun) 1 performance on 8 (Thu) and 9 (Fri) at 16:00-17:30 2 performances on 10 (Sat) and 11 (Sun): ①13:00-14:30 ②16:00-17:30 The 'Mizue Kai' at Miyakawa-machi, which brightens the autumn of Kyoto. The 'Mizue Kai' is a performance where the geiko and maiko showcase their skills that they have been refining daily. Enjoy the elegant performances centered around classical works. The finale, 'Miyakawa Kobushi,' sings and dances the changing seasons of the Miyakawa-machi area. 111th Suikei Kai Senshu-machi Senshu-machi Kabuki Theater 10/15 (Thu) - 20 (Tue) 15:30 start (Opening 30 minutes before the start) *The performance time is about 2 hours. A dance party that showcases the elegance and depth of the flower street. This is a representative event held at the Senshu-machi flower street, which has been held since 1930 (Showa 5). The dance party, named 'Suikei Kai' after the clear waters of the Kamo River, features about 40 geiko and maiko performing elegant dances. 67th Gion Odori Gion Higashi Kabuki Theater Gion Kaikan 11/1 (Sun) - 10 (Tue) 13:30- / 16:00- (Opening 1 hour before the start) *The performance time is about 1 hour. The only flower street dance performance held in autumn at the five flower streets. The 'Gion Odori' is a dance performance held annually from November 1st to 10th at the Gion Kaikan, as one of the five flower streets of Kyoto. Each time, the performance features original scripts by the Gion Higashi geiko and maiko, with long songs and a medley of dance performances in the Shigemoto style, and the finale, 'Gion Higashi Kobushi,' sings and dances the four seasons of the Gion Higashi area, closing with a dazzling performance by all the Gion Higashi geiko. 75th Kotohiki Kai Kamigyo-cho Kabuki Theater 11/12 (Thu) - 18 (Wed) 16:00 start (Opening 30 minutes before the start) Enjoy the Odori at the ancient flower street of Kamigyo-cho. The 'Kotohiki Kai' is an annual event where the geiko and maiko of Kamigyo-cho, the oldest flower street in Kyoto, showcase their skills they have been refining. The performance is held at the Kamigyo-cho Kabuki Theater, which is usually not open to the public. With the sound of songs and shamisen, elegant dances are performed. You can enjoy the fresh dances by young performers and the graceful performances by experienced geiko, experiencing the traditional performing arts unique to Kamigyo-cho. Basic Information Dates October 1, 2026 (Thu) - November 18 (Wed) Location Various Access - Homepage - Brochure - Print this event. Return to the previous page. Return to the 'Event Information' list. Related tags #Art/Music/Theater #Enjoyable on Rainy Days #Traditional Culture/Traditional Industries #Kyoto Odori/Japanese Dance. Share this information. Share on X. Share on Facebook. Send via LINE. Copy URL.