Want to browse student-made art and see a university campus through its creative work? Tokyo Zokei University (東京造形大学) will hold its ZOKKON CS Art Festival (CS祭・芸術祭 ZOKKON) on October 16–18, 2026, in Hachioji, Tokyo. The programme includes exhibitions, a market, food stands and performances.
No reservation is required, and visitors may enter and leave freely. Friday starts at noon; Saturday and Sunday open at 10:00. If you are interested in studying at the university, the admissions consultation is scheduled for Saturday only.
Dates, hours and location
| Festival | ZOKKON CS Art Festival |
|---|---|
| Dates | Friday, October 16–Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Friday hours | 12:00–18:00 |
| Saturday and Sunday hours | 10:00–18:00 |
| Venue | Tokyo Zokei University |
| Address | 1556 Utsunuki-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo |
| Reservations and admission | No reservation required; visitors may enter and leave freely. An admission fee is not specified in the announcement. |
| Organizer | CS Festival Executive Committee, composed entirely of students |
| Admissions consultation | Saturday, October 17 only |
| Enquiries | Tokyo Zokei University, Planning and Public Relations Office: 042-637-8111 |
The main scheduling detail to watch is Friday’s later opening time. All three days finish at 18:00. For the published event details, see the university’s official festival announcement.
Exhibitions and student-made goods
The market offers a chance to buy works and small goods made by students, while the exhibitions let you spend time looking at their creations. These are distinct parts of the planned programme: you can browse what is for sale and also visit the displays.
The theme, ZOKKON, expresses being deeply absorbed in something you love. For this festival, it brings together the different interests students devote themselves to, from making art to clubs and campus activities. The student committee plans and runs the festival itself.
If university art festivals are your main interest, our Musashino Art University Festival guide is another useful read when planning an art-focused outing.
Food stands and performances
Food stands and performances are also planned, giving you more to explore between exhibitions and market stalls. The announcement does not list this year’s menus, prices, performers or performance times.
Treat the previous festival’s photos as a look at the atmosphere, rather than a shopping list or performance schedule for your visit.
Admissions advice and campus background
Choose Saturday, October 17 if you want to attend the admissions consultation. It is the only consultation date listed. The announcement does not specify session times, language support or whether the consultation has a separate booking process, so check with the university before making a dedicated trip.
Tokyo Zokei University was founded in 1966 by fashion designer Yoko Kuwasawa. Based in Hachioji, the art university approaches design and fine art through the broader idea of creative form-making, encouraging students to develop their own perspectives.
What to check before leaving
The announcement provides the campus address but no station directions, shuttle details or parking information. Confirm your route before setting off. If a particular exhibition or performance is the reason for your visit, check its details with the university rather than relying on the previous year’s photos.
- Shopping and food: payment methods, stall prices and individual opening times are not specified.
- Visitor support: English-language assistance and accessibility arrangements are not described.
- Programme changes: weather-related arrangements and detailed performance schedules are not included.
If phone battery life is part of your day-out planning, you can also read our guide to d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT rentals. Rental availability at this campus is not confirmed in the festival announcement.
For another art-related outing to research separately, see our Ghibli Park exhibition guide and check the dates and venue for the location you are considering.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to reserve a place for ZOKKON?
- No reservation is required for the festival, and visitors may enter and leave freely.
- Is admission free?
- The announcement does not specify an admission fee. It states that no reservation is needed and visitors may enter and leave freely, but it does not explicitly confirm free admission.
- What time does the festival open?
- It opens at 12:00 on Friday, October 16, 2026, and at 10:00 on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18. It closes at 18:00 each day.
- When is the admissions consultation?
- The admissions consultation is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 only. Session times, language support and any separate booking requirements are not specified in the announcement.
- Do the photos show this year’s stalls and performances?
- No. The festival scenes shown here are from 2025. They do not confirm the stalls, menus, prices or performers for 2026.
Information is based on the university’s official announcement published on October 12, 2026. Confirm any details not covered in the announcement with the university before visiting.