THE CAT’S ISSUE FES 2027, a festival where art, music, markets, and food come together around cats, will be held for four days from Saturday, February 20 to Tuesday, February 23 (national holiday), 2027, at HOME/WORK VILLAGE (the former Ikejiri Junior High School site). The first edition in February 2026 drew approximately 5,000 visitors. For this second edition, TOKYO MX joins SUNDAY ISSUE as a co-host, and the festival grows from three days to four.
Event Details
- Title: THE CAT’S ISSUE FES 2027
- Dates: February 20 (Sat) to 23 (Tue, national holiday), 2027
- Venue: HOME/WORK VILLAGE (former Ikejiri Junior High School site)
- Organizers: SUNDAY ISSUE / TOKYO MX
- Planning: Cat’s ISSUE
- Tickets: Scheduled to go on sale in December 2026
Details may change due to circumstances.
More Days, More Visitors, a New Co-Host
The first festival in 2026 ran for three days and welcomed approximately 5,000 visitors. The 2027 edition brings three changes.
- The festival grows from 3 days to 4 days. The event is extended by one day.
- More than 10,000 visitors are expected in total. This is well above the previous year.
- TOKYO MX joins as co-host. It participates as a co-host for the first time in 2027.
Scenes from THE CAT’S ISSUE FES 2026
Four Days for Cat Lovers
Art, music, markets, and food all meet through a shared love of cats at THE CAT’S ISSUE FES. The 2027 edition plans a range of content that both children and adults can enjoy.
ART & EXHIBITION
One-of-a-kind works by artists with close ties to Cat’s ISSUE will be exhibited and sold. Creators based in South Korea are also scheduled to take part.
MARKET (a cat goods marché by brands and artists)
Products and services themed around "life with cats" from brands and individual artists will be gathered in one place. More than 50 shops will take part, offering items such as furniture made for cats, interior goods that owners can use together with their cats, and cat-motif goods and accessories.
MUSIC (live performances)
Cat-loving artists will perform live. Besides free live performances, ticketed stages are also planned.
WORKSHOP (for children and adults)
Hands-on creative activities for all ages will be held, including mini-games created by companies, vendors, and Cat’s ISSUE, cat-themed crafts, and art experiences. There will be plenty of content that can be enjoyed again and again.
FOOD & DRINK
Visitors can look forward to collaborations with the food tenants inside HOME/WORK VILLAGE, limited menu items inspired by cats, and food trucks gathering from across Japan, offering food experiences found only here.
And more.
More Information Coming Soon
Details on performers, vendors, and programs will be announced in due course.
HOME/WORK VILLAGE
