Zenyasai Beer Garden/Nikkei Matsuri 2023
A Cultural Celebration of an Authentic Japanese Festival
Zenyasai Beer Garden party
Friday, September 1, 2023
5pm-10pm
Nikkei Matsuri
Saturday and Sunday, September 2 & 3, 2023
11am-7pm
The 11th annual Nikkei Matsuri festival on takes place on September 1-3, 2023, to celebrate Japanese culture. We invite families and all ages in Metro Vancouver and beyond to a cultural celebration of an authentic Japanese festival. A pre-festival “Zenyasai Beer Garden” celebration will take place on Friday, September 1, with the main festivities happening on Saturday and Sunday, September 2 & 3.
This year, we are honoured to welcome Samurai Artists, Kamui, as our special guests from Japan, alongside a stellar lineup of popular programming. At the heart of our festival is the spirit of enjoyment and celebration of Japanese culture. Our festival will provide an opportunity to sample diverse culinary offerings of Japanese culture, blending traditional Japanese arts such as taiko drumming, odori dancing, live mural painting, and martial arts with pop-culture highlights like J-pop singing groups and food trucks. We are proud to present high artistic value in our programming, and support local artists and artisans.
The Nikkei Matsuri Festival is bringing back the popular Talent Search presented by Vancouver Shinpo. This is a chance for local amateur musicians, dancers, and other performers to showcase their talents in a fun and entertaining event.
NEW THIS YEAR – Zenyasai Beer Garden party, a pre-festival celebration on September 1!
Enjoy cold beer, Japanese sake, and more at the SUNSET BEER GARDEN in the beautiful and elegant Nikkei Garden. Summertime house music, hi-tech soul vibe, and dancing with djs. More Zenyasai details coming to you soon.
We invite everyone to come and celebrate with us, and experience the best of Japanese culture in the heart of Burnaby.
This festival is not possible without the support of sponsors, donors, volunteers, community partners and members. Your contribution helps bring the community together by making enjoyable and affordable programs possible. All proceeds benefit Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre‘s cultural and community programs, educational outreach, and museum.
Admission
Advance tickets: $8 + tax
At the door: $10 tax included
Paid admission is required for Adults 18-64 years old.
Advance tickets are available for $8 + tax. Tickets at the door are $10 including tax.
Free and no tickets nor bookings required for:
NNMCC members [presentation of membership card required at entrance]
Children/Youth 0-17 years old.
Seniors 65+
Admission is free for all between 6pm-7pm.
Tickets
Your ticket is valid for one day.
We encourage you to present your ticket on a mobile device, but you can print it out too.
Tickets are also available in-person
After August 1, tickets will be available in person at the NNMCC reception during office hours, Tue-Sat 10am-5pm.
Tickets are not available over the phone – please purchase online or in person.
Refund policy
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event starts.
Eventbrite fees are non-refundable and will be deducted from your refund.
Strollers
Strollers are not allowed inside the building.
Strollers are allowed in the front Nikkei Garden and the Food Truck Plaza by Beresford Street.
Unsupervised stroller parking is available by the West and East Entrances.
Paid supervised stroller parking is available by the front doors.
Pets and animals
Service Animals for The Blind & Disabled can enter.
Pets are allowed in the front garden, and the Food Truck Plaza at the back of the building.
Pets are not allowed inside the building.
Wearing costumes
People wearing costumes covering your face, such as kigurumi, cannot enter the paid areas.
