- Sat, Oct 31 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026 (national holiday)
- From 11:00 daily · closes 21:00 (20:00 on Nov 3)
- Aoyama Park, Roppongi 7-chome, Minato-ku
Tokyo’s long-running German festival is back for its 15th year. The Deutschland Festival (ドイツフェスティバル) takes over Aoyama Park (都立青山公園) in Minato-ku for four days, from Saturday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026. You can walk in without a ticket. You only pay for what you eat, drink or buy.
Beyond the usual German beer and sausages, this year adds first-time vendors at the marché, a bigger workshop line-up, and dishes cooked by the chef of the German Ambassador’s residence. Below is everything confirmed so far, plus the details you should still check on the official festival website.
Dates, hours and entry at a glance
| Event | Deutschland Festival 2026 (15th anniversary) |
|---|---|
| Dates | Sat, Oct 31 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026 (4 days; Nov 3 is a national holiday) |
| Venue | Aoyama Park, Roppongi 7-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Entry | Free (food, drinks and shopping paid separately) |
| Organizer | Deutschland Festival Executive Committee |
| Supported by | Minato City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government |
Opening hours differ on the last day, so note the last-order times:
| Day | Open | Last orders |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 2 (Mon) | 11:00–21:00 | 20:45 |
| Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) | 11:00–20:00 | 19:45 |
What’s on this year
The festival covers a lot more than a beer garden. Here is how the organizer describes this year’s programme:
The workshops are the part that has grown most this year. The organizer’s idea is that you should be able to make something with your own hands, not just eat and look around, which makes the festival a reasonable day out with children.
How the festival started
The festival grew out of the 150th anniversary of Japan–Germany relations, which was marked with events across Japan in 2010 and 2011. One of them was held at Arisugawa Memorial Park under the title Deutschland Festival – Connecting the Bond Between Germany and Japan.
Many visitors felt a one-off event was a waste, so it came back the following year. Since 2012 it has been held at Aoyama Park, and 2026 is its 15th edition.
What hasn’t been announced yet
- List of food stalls and marché vendors
- Menu items and prices for food and drinks
- Workshop content, fees and whether booking is needed
- Price and serving times of the ambassador’s residence chef’s dishes
- Accepted payment methods (cash, cards, QR payments)
- Music line-up
Tips for planning your visit
- Last orders come 15 minutes before closing. If you arrive late in the evening, order first and wander later.
- Nov 3 closes an hour earlier, at 20:00 with last orders at 19:45.
- Monday, Nov 2 is the only weekday in the four days. The other three are a weekend and a national holiday.
- Free entry doesn’t mean a free day. Prices are not out yet, so set a budget for food and drink before you go.
- Check payment options first. They haven’t been announced, so bringing some cash is the safe choice until the official site says otherwise.
If you’re filling your autumn calendar with outdoor events, see our guide to the free canal cruises at the Shibaura Canal Festival and our tips on where to watch the Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks and get home afterwards. After a cold evening in the park, a public bath is a cheap way to warm up: our guide to the ¥300 Tokyo sento coupon explains how it works.
FAQ
- Q. Is the Deutschland Festival free to enter?
- Yes. Entry is free. Food, drinks and shopping are paid for separately.
- Q. When and where is it held?
- From Saturday, October 31 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), at Aoyama Park in Roppongi 7-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
- Q. What are the opening hours?
- 11:00 to 21:00 from October 31 to November 2 (last orders 20:45), and 11:00 to 20:00 on November 3 (last orders 19:45).
- Q. How much do the beer and sausages cost?
- Prices had not been announced as of September 29, 2026. Check the official website for the latest details.
- Q. Can I pay by card or cashless payment?
- Payment methods had not been announced as of September 29, 2026. Check the official website before you go.
- Q. Are the workshops suitable for children?
- The organizer says the workshops are designed for all ages, from children to adults. Content, fees and booking details have not been announced yet.