When does Tokyo Christmas Advent start?

The event opens at Ueno Park on November 6, 2026, and expands to the Shinobazu Pond area on November 18.

How much are tickets for the AURA circus?

Advance tickets cost ¥3,500 (tax included), same-day tickets cost ¥4,000 (tax included), and tickets for visitors of middle-school age and younger cost ¥1,000 (tax included).

Where is the event held?

The event takes place at the Hakubutsukan area of Ueno Park and around Shinobazu Pond in Taito City, Tokyo.

au PAY-Sponsored Tokyo Christmas Advent Opens in Ueno, Tokyo From Nov 6

The au PAY-sponsored Tokyo Christmas Advent will open at Ueno Park in Taito City, Tokyo, from November 6, 2026. The winter event will bring Christmas markets, illuminations, live music and seasonal entertainment to the Ueno area.

The first venue will be the Hakubutsukan area of Ueno Park, followed by an expanded site around Shinobazu Pond from November 18. The event will continue through December 25, with market hours varying by day and ticketed programs held at separate venues.

Highlights include the outdoor Christmas circus AURA, the WISH THE CHRISTMAS LIVE music program and Festa de Santa, featuring more than 100 Santas. Circus tickets cost ¥3,500 in advance, ¥4,000 on the day, or ¥1,000 for visitors of middle-school age and younger.

au PAY-Sponsored Tokyo Christmas Advent Opens in Ueno, Tokyo From Nov 6

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About Tokyo Christmas Advent
Menu and Event Details
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About Tokyo Christmas Advent

AURA Outdoor Christmas Circus

AURA brings aerial performances such as Cloud Swing, Hair Hanging, Duo Straps, Hula Hoop and Cube to Ueno. Advance tickets cost ¥3,500 (tax included), while same-day tickets cost ¥4,000 (tax included).

■ Highlights: From November 27 (Fri), Tokyo's first outdoor Christmas circus 'AURA' will be held at Ueno Onshi Park and Shinsenen Pond special venue until December 24 (Thu). Featuring performances from around the world under the theme of 'Festivity,' including CLOUD SWING, HAIR HANGING, DUO STRAPS, HULA HOOP, and CUBE, creating a magical Christmas circus experience. Performance times are 9:15 and 20:15 to 21:00 (scheduled). Tickets are pre-sale ¥3,500 (tax included), and on the day ¥4,000 (tax included). Entry for middle school students and below is ¥1,000 (tax included). — ■ Highlights: From November 27 (Fri), Tokyo’s first outdoor Christmas circus ‘AURA’ will be held at Ueno Onshi Park and Shinsenen Pond special venue until December 24 (Thu). Featuring performances from around the world under the theme of ‘Festivity,’ including CLOUD SWING, HAIR HANGING, DUO STRAPS, HULA HOOP, and CUBE, creating a magical Christmas circus experience. Performance times are 9:15 and 20:15 to 21:00 (scheduled). Tickets are pre-sale ¥3,500 (tax included), and on the day ¥4,000 (tax included). Entry for middle school students and below is ¥1,000 (tax included).

Sanchan-yaki

Sanchan-yaki is one of the distinctive food options planned for the Christmas market huts. The source does not specify a price.

Snow Globes

Snow globes made with high-purity Austrian water will be available among the European-style craft goods. The source does not specify a price.

Panda Kopanda Greeting

Panda Kopanda is scheduled to make occasional greeting appearances at the venue from November 18. The source does not specify a price for the appearances.

Starting November 18 (Wed), Pandacopanda will participate in irregular greetings within the venue! Pandacopanda, loved across generations, will brighten up Ueno, which has lost its pandas, along with the Christmas Advent. Celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2027, Pandacopanda will appear in Ueno as part of the anniversary project.

Shinobazu Pond Area Mug

This limited-edition mug features a design exclusive to the Shinobazu Pond area. The source does not specify a price.

Limited Mug for Shinsen Pond Area — ¥1,200 (tax included)

Hakubutsukan Area Mug

A second official mug is designed exclusively for the Hakubutsukan area of Ueno Park. The source does not specify a price.

Limited Mug for Hakama Waist Area — ¥1,200 (tax included)

Rainy-Day Mug

The rainy-day mug is sold only on days when rain falls at the event. The source does not specify a price.

Panda Kopanda Mug Design

Panda Kopanda appears among the Tokyo-only mug designs planned for the Christmas season. The source does not specify a price.

Panda Kopanda Mug Design

A further Panda Kopanda design is included in the collection of limited-edition event mugs. The source does not specify a price.

Snow-Day Mug

The snow-day mug is planned for sale only when snow falls at the venue. The source does not specify a price.

Built around the 2026 theme “Five Senses Christmas,” the event combines light, sound, art, food and shopping across Ueno. More than 30 wooden huts will offer Christmas food, drinks, gifts and European-style craft items, while large illuminated displays create a festive route around the park and pond.

Highlights

Outdoor Christmas circus AURA runs from November 27 to December 24, with aerial acts including Cloud Swing, Hair Hanging and Duo Straps.
Festa de Santa brings about 100 Santas to Ueno, alongside illuminated carriages, balloons and trains.
More than 30 market huts will sell Christmas food, drinks, souvenirs and craft goods.
WISH THE CHRISTMAS LIVE takes place at the Shinobazu Pond Water Music Hall from December 6 to December 25.
Tokyo-only mugs include area designs, weather-themed mugs and Panda Kopanda designs.

Menu and Event Details

Item	Details
Name	Tokyo Christmas Advent Sponsored by au PAY
Menu / items	Christmas market food and drinks; KITKAT cafe; spiral sausages; Sanchan-yaki; snow globes; limited-edition mugs; AURA outdoor circus; WISH THE CHRISTMAS LIVE
Release date	Online advance ticket sales begin October 20, 2026
Period	November 6, 2026 – December 25, 2026; Shinobazu Pond area opens November 18. AURA: November 27 – December 24. WISH THE CHRISTMAS LIVE: December 6 – December 25.
Location	Ueno Park Hakubutsukan area and the area around Shinobazu Pond, Taito City, Tokyo
Stores	More than 30 Christmas market huts; KITKAT cafe and other participating vendors
Price	AURA advance ticket: ¥3,500 (tax included); same-day ticket: ¥4,000 (tax included); middle-school age and younger: ¥1,000 (tax included)
Official website	Official website

Before you buy

When does Tokyo Christmas Advent start?: The event opens at Ueno Park on November 6, 2026, and expands to the Shinobazu Pond area on November 18.
How much are tickets for the AURA circus?: Advance tickets cost ¥3,500 (tax included), same-day tickets cost ¥4,000 (tax included), and tickets for visitors of middle-school age and younger cost ¥1,000 (tax included).
Where is the event held?: The event takes place at the Hakubutsukan area of Ueno Park and around Shinobazu Pond in Taito City, Tokyo.