ARTOBER 2026

Tokyo's Creative Festival Returns

October 22nd - 25th Hibiya Okuroji Tokyo
Artwork by Male Cuellar

Join us at Hibiya Okuroji in Tokyo from October 22nd - 25th, 2026, for Artedly's fourth multiple-day art extravaganza. Artober is open daily from 12PM - 10PM, this four-day festival will showcase the amazing work of over 40 talented photographers and artists, featuring a variety of live events, workshops, and pop-ups.


40+ Exhibiting Artists

Across Two Gallery Spaces

Visitors will explore photography, graphic art, and paintings from more than 40 talented artists across two gallery spaces at Hibiya Okuroji.

Access to the galleries is completely free, except between 7-10pm on the Friday and Saturday nights, when an event ticket is required.

Artober Artist Showcase

4 Awesome Events

Plus Workshops & More

Artober will feature a unique event each evening, alongside workshops, pop-ups, live painting, and an art market designed to inspire, connect, and entertain.

Artober Events Showcase

One Incredible Venue

Hibiya Okuroji

Hosted in partnership with JR East at Hibiya Okuroji, the festival brings art, culture, and community together beneath Tokyo's historic railway arches.

Located minutes from Tokyo Station, Japan Rail's premier gallery and event space sits directly underneath the shinkansen train lines in the hustle and bustle of central Tokyo.

Hibiya Okuroji Tunnel Arche
Artober Gallery Space
Exhibition Layout Under Arches

Past Artobers

Take a look back at our three past Artobers to get an idea of what to expect! Peek inside our previous event and artist lineups as well as the pop-ups, exhibitions, and incredible energy that defined each one.

Artober: First Edition

ARTOBER:
FIRST EDITION

OCTOBER 2024

Artober: Second Edition

ARTOBER:
SECOND EDITION

MARCH 2025

Artober: Third Edition

ARTOBER:
THIRD EDITION

OCTOBER 2025


Our Philosophy

Artober 2026 is built to be a simple launching pad for great art, giving creators an open stage in the heart of Tokyo.

Anyone is welcome to apply, even if you have never shown your work in public before. As long as it is something you personally made and care about, there is a place for it here.

We welcome all kinds of mediums, including photography, digital art, paintings, sculptures, animations, custom clothing, and anything in between. We want our space to be shaped by passion, not privileges.

By keeping our pricing completely transparent and honest, we try to make exhibiting accessible to everyone, bypassing the usual gallery politics, deep pockets, and industry connections.

In-Person Exhibition ¥11,000 ~ ¥17,000

Secure your physical gallery wall space for the entire 4-day festival. Most creators exhibit in person, allowing you to connect directly with the general public as well as key figures from Tokyo's art community, including gallery owners, company CEOs, and country ambassadors who have all attended previous Artober events.

Setup & Strike: Space setup runs between 12PM and 10PM on Wednesday, October 21st, with take-down scheduled between 6PM and 10PM on Sunday, October 25th.

Artist Presence: Artists are free to be at the venue as often or as little as they like. We highly recommend being present for the Friday and Saturday evening events, as they are always a full house.

Merchandise Sales: Artists can sell their merchandise completely fee-free. When you are out of the venue, Artober staff can happily take sales on your behalf.

International Artist Wall $100

If you cannot attend or travel to Tokyo in person, this special feature offers a unique opportunity to exhibit a single standout piece. Open exclusively to digital artwork and photography, each piece will be printed and displayed throughout the entirety of Artober, making it a great way to exhibit in Tokyo for the first time. All submissions are produced as high-quality B2 prints, displayed strictly in landscape format. We handle all local printing, professional mounting, and gallery curation on your behalf.

Apply for Artober 2026

If you would like to exhibit your artwork at Artober, please apply using the form below. Applications close in early September.

No upfront payment required during initial application phase.

Full Festival Schedule

Check back soon for the full lineup of artists, event schedules, pop-ups, workshops, and sponsors.

If you're in Tokyo prior to October, please come along to one of our monthly meetup events, you can find all the info about them on the Artedly website.

Sponsor & Partner Opportunities

Want to collaborate, sponsor a gallery zone, or activate a unique brand experience at Artober 2026? We design tailored partnerships that deeply connect with Tokyo’s international creative community.

Get in Touch [email protected]