NW26 Little Tokyo | 84th Nisei Week Japanese Festival | August 15-23
Looking for the perfect way to spend a summer day with friends or family in Little Tokyo?
Come celebrate Japanese and Japanese American culture, community and tradition at the various events during the Nisei Week Festival happening August 15-23, 2026! From cultural performances and food at Plaza Festival, to seeing all of the wonderful floats during the Grand Parade and everything in between, there’s something for everyone!
84th Nisei Week Japanese Festival / Little Tokyo
July 27-August 12: Parade and Street Dance Practice
………………6:30 pm – 9:00 pm / JACCC Plaza (Mondays & Wednesdays)
August 15: Coronation + Award Celebration
.……………..6:30 pm – 9:00 pm / Los Angeles Theatre Center’s Tom Bradley Theatre
August 16: JX Matsuri @ Nisei Week
……………….11:00 am – 4:00 pm / Weller Court
August 16: Grand Parade
……………….4:00 pm – 6:00 pm / Little Tokyo
August 19: Pioneer Spirit Awards Luncheon
……………….11:00 am – 1:00 pm / Omni Hotel Los Angeles
August 21-22: Crazy Talented Asians
……………….7:30 pm – 9:30 pm / David Henrry Hwang Theater
August 22-23: Plaza Festival
……………….11:00 am – 8:00 pm / Aug. 22 / JACCC Plaza
……………….11:00 am – 4:00 pm / Aug. 23/ JACCC Plaza
August 23: Ondo Street Dancing & Closing Ceremony
………………4:00 pm – 6:00 pm / Little Tokyo
Nisei Week Schedule at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Weekend 1: August 15-16
Weekend 2: August 22-23