Events & things to do in Kanazawa on 1 September 2026 (Tue)

Ended Apr 25 (Sat) – Sep 6 (Sun) 10:00～18:00（金・土曜日は20:00まで）

Exhibitions 📍 21st Century Museum of Art, Kanazawa (金沢21世紀美術館)

On the Street: Are We in the Way?

A contemporary art exhibition at the 21st Century Museum of Art, Kanazawa.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor

Now on May 23 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun) 10:00～18:00（金・土曜日は20:00まで）

Exhibitions 📍 21st Century Museum of Art, Kanazawa

Collection Exhibition: Walking and Lingering | 21st Century Museum of Art, Kanazawa

An exhibition exploring the themes of walking and lingering.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Ended Jun 19 (Fri) – Sep 15 (Tue) 9:00～17:00(入館は16:30まで)

Exhibitions 📍 Kaga Honda Museum (加賀本多博物館)

Noto Pilgrimage: Oku-Noto Through the Eyes of Toshitaka Aikawa

Featuring works by Toshitaka Aikawa depicting the landscapes of Noto.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor

Ended Jun 26 (Fri) – Sep 23 (Wed) 10:00～18:00

Exhibitions 📍 Kanazawa Noh Museum

The Pride of Kaga Housei: The Sano Yoshinosuke Collection, Part 1

An exhibition of masterpieces from Kaga Housei will be held in Kanazawa.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor

Ended Jul 4 (Sat) – Sep 23 (Wed)

Exhibitions 📍 Tokuda Shūsei Memorial Hall

Chikamatsu Akiji 150th Birth Anniversary Exhibition

An exhibition commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of writer Chikamatsu Akiji.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Ended Jul 11 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun) 10:00〜11:45、13:30〜15:15

Exhibitions 📍 Maeda Tosamon House Museum (前田土佐守家資料館)

Special Exhibition: Dolls Through the Ages ~ Maeda Tosamon House Museum, Kanazawa

Explore the history of dolls in a collaborative exhibition with the Kanazawa Yumeji Museum.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Ended Jul 11 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun) 9:30〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Maeda Tosashugo Museum (前田土佐守家資料館)

Maeda Tosashugo Museum Themed Exhibition

The Maeda Tosashugo Museum presents a themed exhibition on the Kaga domain lords.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Now on Jul 11 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun)

Music & stage 📍 Around Kanazawa Secondary source

Kanazawa Night Museum 2026

An art event lighting up Kanazawa's evenings.

💴 Paid 🌙 Evening

Ended Aug 8 (Sat) – Sep 13 (Sun) 9:30〜18:00（入室は17:30まで）

Exhibitions 📍 Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum

Hasui, Yumeji, and Gyōsai: Japan's Beautiful Washi Exhibition

A special exhibition celebrating the beauty of Japanese washi paper.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Ended Aug 27 (Thu) – Sep 6 (Sun) 平日 16:00〜21:00 土日 11:00〜21:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Ishikawa Shiko Memorial Park (いしかわ四高記念公園) Secondary source

Kanazawa Oktoberfest 2026

A festival where you can enjoy authentic German beer and live music.

🆓 Free 🌤 Outdoor 🌙 Evening