LGBTQ+ Events in Japan
Upcoming nationwide pride parades, drag shows, queer parties and community events, sorted by date.
September 2026
- Sat, Sep 1912:00 PMParty📍 Osaka
EXPLOSION 30th Anniversary Party (2 Nights)
A two-night special celebrating the 30th anniversary of Osaka's gay club EXPLOSION. From 21:00 to 05:00 the following morning on both Saturday and Sunday, featuring an all-star lineup of legendary DJs, drag queens, and GOGO dancers from the domestic gay scene. No dress code (MIX), 20 years old and over.
- Mon, Sep 2102:00 AMPride📍 Okayama
Okayama Rainbow Festa 2026
Pride representing the Chugoku region, held on 9/21 (holiday) in Okayama City (usually around Shimoishii Park). Organized by Momoniji Okayama. Free admission.
Sat, Sep 2602:00 AMPride📍 SapporoSapporo Rainbow Pride 2026
Hokkaido's largest LGBTQ+ pride event, starting from Sapporo Odori Park (around Nishi 6-chome). This is the 30th anniversary memorial event since Sapporo's first pride parade. The event brings together a parade, a stage, and local booths.
October 2026
Fri, Oct 202:00 PMParty📍 TokyoSINLAND Circuit Festival Tokyo 2026
SINLAND, one of Tokyo's largest circuit parties, is a 3-day festival. Friday (10/2) = Underwear Party, Saturday (10/3) = Main Event @ Midnight East (Shibuya), Sunday (10/4) = Early Morning After-party @ R Lounge. International guest DJs and famous GoGo dancers will gather. Each day from 23:00 to 05:00 the next morning, 20 years old and over.
- Sat, Oct 1002:00 AMPride📍 Osaka
Kansai Rainbow Festa 2026
The largest LGBTQ+ pride event in the Kansai region, held at Ogimachi Park in Osaka. It is bustling with parades, stages, and booths.
- Sat, Oct 1702:00 AMPride📍 Fukuoka
Kyushu Rainbow Pride 2026
The largest LGBTQ+ pride event in Kyushu, held mainly at Fukuoka Tenjin Central Park. It features a parade and various networking booths.
Sat, Oct 2408:00 AMDrag📍 TokyoHalloween Beauty Blenda 2026
Halloween costume drag cabaret held at Kichijoji ROCK JOINT GB. ¥4,500.
