Japan Fest Presented by Hancock Whitney
Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM CDT · New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans, LA
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Japan Fest Update: Based on current data regarding Hurricane Isaias’s effects on New Orleans, this Saturday’s Japan Fest Presented by Hancock Whitney will continue as planned across the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. In the event of inclement weather, outdoor programming will be moved inside the museum. Please check NOMA.org, as well as our Instagram (@neworleansmuseumofart) and Facebook (facebook.com/NOMA1910) pages for all updates. Join us on Saturday, October 10th, for the 32nd year of Japan Fest Presented by Hancock Whitney! Celebrate Japanese culture through art, performances, food, and more at this beloved annual event organized by NOMA, the Japan Club of New Orleans, and the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville. Sample Japanese cuisine, enjoy traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, and tours throughout the day. Shop a variety of vendors offering unique goods in a festive atmosphere. This year’s Japan Fest Presented by Hancock Whitney is also accompanied by the exhibition Second Nature: Japanese Rinpa Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection at NOMA, as well as the connected installation Good Fortune: 50 Years of Japanese Art at NOMA. Attendees can experience both the exhibition and installation throughout the day. Guided gallery tours of both Second Nature and Good Fortune will also take place during the event. Please note: Costumes are welcome, but please review our costume guidelines provided on this page. The expansion of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is not included in the Japan Fest festivities but will be open to the general public. Get Tickets Tickets for Japan Fest are $10 General Admission, $5 for NOMA members, and free for attendees 19 years old and under GET YOUR TICKETS Pre-purchasing Japan Fest tickets online is strongly recommended. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event in front of the main gate of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden, as well…
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