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Events & things to do in Kanazawa in October 2026

Festivals, fireworks and events in Kanazawa (Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, Higashi Chaya, Omicho Market, 21st Century Museum) in October 2026.

October 2026 — 18 events

Oct 1 (Thu) 3

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
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
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

Oct 3 (Sat) 2

Ended Oct 3 (Sat) 14:00～16:00
Experiences & outdoors Kanazawa Future Town Creation Hall (金沢未来のまち創造館)

Parent-Child Sushi-Making Experience

Experience making sushi with your family.

Paid Kid-friendly Booking required
Ended Oct 3 (Sat) 10:30～17:30
Markets & food Shiinoki Reception Hall & Shiinoki Greenery (しいのき迎賓館・しいのき緑地) Secondary source

Sake Marche 2026

A Japanese sake festival bringing together breweries from the Noto region.

Outdoor Rain OK

Oct 9 (Fri) 1

Ended Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 11 (Sun) 18時〜21時
Festivals & rituals Shiinoki Geihinkan (しいのき迎賓館) Secondary source

Kanazawa Tsukimi Light Path 2026

A fantastical event merging light and art, hosted by Kanazawa Institute of Technology.

Outdoor Evening

Oct 10 (Sat) 1

Ended Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 11 (Sun) 10:00～15:00
Festivals & rituals Kanazawa City Hall – Main Plaza and 1st Main Building 1st Floor Hall

Kanazawa International Exchange Festival 2026

An international exchange event bringing together citizen groups from across the prefecture.

Free Kid-friendly

Oct 11 (Sun) 3

Ended Oct 11 (Sun) 10:30～13:30
Experiences & outdoors Kanazawa Future City Creation Hall (金沢未来のまち創造館)

Create, Taste, and Discover New Dairy-Infused Japanese Cuisine

Experience a new cooking method that incorporates milk into Japanese cuisine.

Paid Booking required Kid-friendly
Ended Oct 11 (Sun) 10:00〜12:00
Experiences & outdoors Kanazawa Future Town Creation Hall (金沢未来のまち創造館), 2F Multi-purpose Room

Mental Health Recovery Stories Lecture

Hear recovery stories shared by people with lived experience of mental illness.

Free
Ended Oct 11 (Sun) 10:00～15:00
Festivals & rituals Nagadoubei Youth Exchange Center (長土塀青少年交流センター)

Nagadoubei Youth Festival 2026

An event packed with music and workshops to enjoy with family and friends.

Free Kid-friendly

Oct 15 (Thu) 1

Upcoming Oct 15 (Thu) – Nov 6 (Fri) 10:00〜11:30
Experiences & outdoors Women's Center, 3rd Floor Training Room

Seminar: Get Inspired by Empowered Women

A seminar held in Kanazawa where you can hear stories from women who live authentically.

Free Booking required

Oct 17 (Sat) 2

Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat)
Festivals & rituals Yumugi Hot Spring Street (湯涌温泉街) Secondary source

14th Yumugi Bonbori Festival

A local festival inspired by the anime 'Hanasaku Iroha.'

Outdoor Evening
Upcoming Oct 17 (Sat) 13:00〜17:00
Experiences & outdoors Kanazawa University of Art and Craft Arena

Kanazawa Future City-Building Student Proposal Project

A project where students design Kanazawa's future.

Free Indoor

Oct 18 (Sun) 1

Upcoming Oct 18 (Sun) 14:00開演
Music & stage Kanazawa Geikijō (金沢歌劇座) Secondary source

Opera 'Il Trovatore' - Kanazawa Performance

Verdi's masterpiece 'Il Trovatore' comes to Kanazawa Geikijō (金沢歌劇座).

Paid Indoor

Oct 22 (Thu) 1

Upcoming Oct 22 (Thu) 18:15〜21:00
Music & stage Ishikawa Prefectural Music Hall (石川県立音楽堂) Secondary source

Ishikawa Prefectural Music Hall 25th Anniversary Commemorative Concert

A special concert commemorating the 25th anniversary of the opening of Ishikawa Prefectural Music Hall.

Paid Kid-friendly Evening

Oct 24 (Sat) 1

Upcoming Oct 24 (Sat) 13:30〜17:00
Experiences & outdoors IT Business Plaza Musashi (ITビジネスプラザ武蔵), 5F Training Room 1

Transform Your Communication

A hands-on workshop exploring body-based communication techniques and connection.

Free Booking required

Oct 25 (Sun) 1

Upcoming Oct 25 (Sun) 8:30〜15:30
Festivals & rituals Kanazawa City Secondary source

Kanazawa Marathon 2026

Kanazawa Marathon 2026 will be held on October 25. It's your chance to run 42.195km through Kanazawa's beautiful scenery.

Paid Booking required

Oct 31 (Sat) 1

Upcoming Oct 31, 2026 (Sat) – Apr 18, 2027 (Sun) 10:00～18:00（金・土曜日は20:00まで）
Exhibitions 21st Century Museum of Art, Kanazawa

From Today to Tomorrow: Inheriting Artworks | 21st Century Museum of Art, Kanazawa

An exhibition at the 21st Century Museum of Art, Kanazawa exploring the theme of inheriting artworks and perspectives toward the future.

Paid Indoor