Events & things to do in Kanazawa in September 2026

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

Ended Sep 11 (Fri) – Sep 23 (Wed) 10:00～18:00

Exhibitions 📍 Kanazawa Noh Art Museum (金沢能楽美術館)

18th Contemporary Noh Mask Art Exhibition

An art exhibition of Noh masks crafted using traditional techniques.

🆓 Free 🏠 Indoor

Ended Sep 13 (Sun)

Experiences & outdoors 📍 Kanazawa Umi-Mirai Library (金沢海みらい図書館), 1st Floor Community Hall

Kids' Craft Workshop: Make Insects from Branches and Leaves!

A craft workshop where children create insects using branches, leaves, and natural materials. Open to preschoolers through elementary school students.

🆓 Free 🧒 Kid-friendly

Ended Sep 18 (Fri) – Sep 21 (Mon) 17:00〜21:00

Music & stage 📍 Hokoku Shimbun Akabane Hall (北國新聞赤羽ホール)

Kanazawa Jazz Street 2026

Four days of jazz throughout Kanazawa's city center.

💴 Paid

Ended Sep 18 (Fri) – Sep 21 (Mon) 17:00〜21:00

Music & stage 📍 Central Kanazawa Secondary source

Kanazawa JAZZ STREET 2026

Jazz fills the streets of Kanazawa in this beloved autumn event.

💴 Paid 🌤 Outdoor 🌙 Evening

Ended Sep 19 (Sat) – Sep 20 (Sun)

Music & stage 📍 Ishikawa Prefectural Music Hall (Japanese Music Hall) Secondary source

23rd Kanazawa Odori

A glamorous stage featuring geishas from Kanazawa's three geisha districts.

Now on Sep 19 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 18:00～20:45

Festivals & rituals 📍 Kenroku-en (兼六園) and Kanazawa Castle Park (金沢城公園) Secondary source

Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku-en: Four Seasons Story ~ Autumn Chapter ~

An illumination event to enjoy autumn evenings at Kanazawa Castle (金沢城) and Kenroku-en (兼六園).

🆓 Free 🌤 Outdoor 🌙 Evening

Ended Sep 26 (Sat) – Sep 27 (Sun) 11:00〜19:00

Markets & food 📍 Shii-no-ki Geihinkan (しいのき迎賓館) Stone Plaza and Lawn Plaza Secondary source

Craft Beer Kanazawa

An event to enjoy craft beers from across Japan in Kanazawa.

💴 Paid 🌤 Outdoor

Ended Sep 26 (Sat) 10:00～16:00

Festivals & rituals 📍 Shiinoki Hall (石川県政記念しいのき迎賓館)

Health Mini-Festa 'Restful & Relaxed Day'

A hands-on health mini-festa featuring sleep-themed experiences.

🆓 Free 📝 Booking required