Design Festa Limited Company will host "Design Festa vol.62" at Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls for two days on November 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday), 2025.
Born in 1994, "Design Festa" is an art event open to anyone with original works, regardless of professional or amateur status.
The event attracts over 10,000 artists of all ages, nationalities, and genres.
In today's world where diversity is valued, Design Festa respects the "freedom of expression" without being bound by criticism or frameworks, connecting people through art in a space where various values and expressions intersect.
At the venue, visitors will find a wide variety of works across diverse genres, including moving artworks and uniquely fashionable items. The event also features live painting, runway shows, performance shows, gourmet food, and all kinds of original expression filling the space.
Come and discover the diverse expressions and talents you haven't encountered yet at "Design Festa"!
Event Details:
- Event Name: Design Festa vol.62
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls (All buildings)
- Date: November 15 (Saturday) & 16 (Sunday), 2025
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (both days)
- Number of Booths: Over 6,500
- Expected Attendance: Approximately 140,000 people (2-day total)
- Official Website: https://designfesta.com
Bright Booth Area
This area has the most booths and serves as the event's centerpiece.
Various genres of exhibits line up, from illustrations to accessories, fashion, and interior design, each with their own unique style.
Dark Booth Area
A special area with darkened ambiance, not found at other similar events.
Video works and light-using artworks that effectively utilize the darkness gather here.
The light floating in the darkness creates a different atmosphere from the bright booth area, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the artwork.
Live Paint & Giant Live Paint Area
This is one of the most notable areas of Design Festa.
In the live painting section, where works are completed over two days, visitors can experience the moment when artists create their pieces up close.
Workshop Area
An area where visitors can experience hands-on creation alongside artists and creators.
The appeal lies in being able to easily enjoy the "fun of creating" through experiences in a wide range of genres such as painting, crafts, and accessory making.
Show Stage & Performance Area
The show stage features successive expressions that transcend genres, including music, fashion shows, and dance.
The performance areas, both indoor and outdoor, offer encounters with diverse expressions such as musical performances and theatrical productions.
Food Area
Shops gather here offering original menus and carefully crafted cuisine that are hard to find at other events.
This food area provides a place to take a relaxing break while enjoying art.
One Coin Runway
A dream runway where anyone can participate on the day for just one coin (500 yen).
This experiential area, where you can be the star with your favorite outfit or your own creations, is popular among many visitors.
Ticket Information
- 1-Day Ticket: Advance 800 yen (tax included) / Same Day 1,000 yen (tax included)
- 2-Day Ticket: Advance 1,500 yen (tax included) / Not available on same day
- Elementary school children and younger: Free
- 2-day tickets available online only
Original design paper tickets are available for purchase at Design Festa Office and Design Festa Gallery Harajuku.
Electronic tickets can be purchased from various ticket companies.
For details: https://designfesta.com/about-ticket/
Design Festa Gallery Harajuku
Opened in Harajuku in 1998, Design Festa Gallery Harajuku is an art gallery for all artists based on the concept "Every Day is Design Festa."
There are over 70 exhibition spaces of various sizes, from small wall spaces starting at 550 yen per day to exhibition rooms perfect for solo or group exhibitions. The gallery can be used for various purposes including workshops and pop-ups.
Furthermore, the gallery houses a cafe & bar surrounded by nature and art, as well as an okonomiyaki restaurant with the world's largest seating capacity, making it a spot where everyone from children to adults can enjoy all day.
Official Website: https://designfestagallery.com/
DESIGN FESTA GALLERY PARIS
DESIGN FESTA GALLERY PARIS is a rental gallery that can be used by artists and companies as a venue for introducing artworks and original products overseas.
The location is on Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris, where Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle are located. Within a 10-minute walk are numerous tourist attractions including the Louvre Museum.
Official Website: https://designfestagalleryparis.com/
