If you have ever wanted to try a pair of high-end headphones on before spending real money on it, mark Saturday, November 7. Fujiya Avic (フジヤエービック), the audio shop in Nakano Broadway, is holding the Autumn Headphone Festival 2026 (秋のヘッドフォン祭 2026) right next to Tokyo Station. Over two floors and more than 70 booths, you can try headphones, earphones and players from over 170 brands, from the latest trends all the way up to ultra high-end gear.
Best of all for your wallet: entry is free and you don’t need to register in advance. Below is everything you need for the day, plus how to catch the online sale that runs around the event.
Event at a glance
| Event | Autumn Headphone Festival 2026 (秋のヘッドフォン祭 2026) |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00–18:00 |
| Venue | Station Conference Tokyo (ステーションコンファレンス東京), 5F and 6F Sapia Tower (サピアタワー), 1-7-12 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Admission | Free, no advance registration |
| Scale | 70+ booths, 170+ brands of headphones, earphones, players and more |
| Organizer | Fujiya Avic (Fujiya Camera Co., Ltd.) |
The Headphone Festival has been running since spring 2008. This autumn edition is the 42nd in-person event and the 14th held at Station Conference Tokyo. The spring 2026 edition, also on two floors, drew more than 2,500 visitors, so expect a lively room.
What you can try there
The whole event is built around listening. Exhibitors set out headphones, earphones, players and amps, and you walk from table to table trying them. A few things worth knowing:
- New products and display models. Many exhibitors bring new releases, and the organizer hints that reference exhibits and products still in development may appear too.
- A new LUXMAN amp on the poster. This year’s main visual features a new headphone amplifier from LUXMAN.
- A wide price range. You can go from the latest trends to very high-end equipment in one afternoon.
- Beginners are welcome. According to the organizer, if you are just getting into audio, listening with your own smartphone is enough to enjoy the day.
The full list of exhibiting brands, the booth map and highlighted products have not been published yet. They will be added to the official festival page and the official X account @fujiyaavichpfes as they are confirmed.
Getting there and getting in
The venue is on the 5th and 6th floors of Sapia Tower, and it is about as easy to reach as anywhere in Tokyo:
- JR Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi Exit: directly connected
- JR Tokyo Station, Yaesu North Exit: 2 minutes on foot
- Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Otemachi Station: directly connected through the Sapia Tower underground passage, near Exit B8
Once the doors open at 11:00, you can come and go as you like, so stepping out for lunch is no problem. Note that some booths may hand out numbered tickets for listening slots.
Stamp rally and X campaign
The popular listening stamp rally is planned again. Try gear at the participating booths, collect stamps, and you enter a prize draw for novelty items and more. Which booths take part, and the exact rules, will be announced later on the official festival page.
The official X account is also running a campaign, and the organizer invites visitors to post with the hashtag #ヘッドフォン祭, whether that is the model you are most excited about before the event or your impressions on the day.
Want to buy? The online sale
As with past festivals, Fujiya Avic plans a discount sale on its online store in the period before and after the event. Sale dates and prices have not been announced, so check the store directly. The store is also holding its regular custom IEM discount campaign, a good chance if you have been thinking about ordering custom-fit in-ear monitors.
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Prefer to try things in a shop? Fujiya Avic’s store is on the 3rd floor of Nakano Broadway (中野ブロードウェイ), 5-52-15 Nakano, Nakano-ku, open 10:30–20:00. You can listen to headphones, earphones and audio gear in the store, and it also offers appraisals and buys used audio equipment. If you would rather sell an old pair yourself, a flea market app is another route; see our Mercari sign-up guide.
Tips for a first visit
- Bring your smartphone. It is enough to enjoy the listening, according to the organizer.
- Check the booth map before you go. It will be posted on the official page and X account, and with 70+ booths it helps to know where your must-try brands are.
- Early birds go to 1F. Not 6F.
- Look out for numbered tickets. Some popular booths may use them, so visit those first.
- Take notes instead of your wallet. Write down the models you like, then compare prices during the online sale.
Planning more autumn outings in Tokyo? Our Musashino Art University Festival guide covers dates, access and tips for another weekend event.
What comes next
Can’t make it in November? The next edition, Winter Headphone Festival mini 2027 (冬のヘッドフォン祭 mini 2027), is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2027, on one floor of the same Station Conference Tokyo. Fujiya Avic lists its upcoming events on its event schedule page.
FAQ
- Is the Autumn Headphone Festival 2026 free to enter?
- Yes. Entry is free and no advance registration is needed.
- When is it held?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00 to 18:00.
- Can I buy headphones at the venue?
- No. There are no sales at the venue. Fujiya Avic plans a discount sale on its online store before and after the event, and is also running a custom IEM discount campaign online.
- Where do I wait if I arrive before the doors open?
- Go to the 1st floor of Station Conference Tokyo, where staff will guide you. Waiting on the 6th floor is not allowed.
- Can I leave the venue and come back?
- Yes. After the doors open at 11:00 you can come and go freely. Some booths may hand out numbered tickets.
- Where can I see which brands are exhibiting?
- The exhibitor list, booth map and highlighted products will be posted on the official festival page and the official X account @fujiyaavichpfes as they are updated.
Official links
- Autumn Headphone Festival 2026 official page (Japanese)
- Headphone Festival official X account
- Fujiya Avic online store
- Custom IEM discount campaign
- Press release (Japanese)
Details may change. Please check the official page for the latest information before you go.