Ahead of Tokyo eSports Festa 2027, taking place from Friday, January 22 through Sunday, January 24, 2027, a special pre-event is confirmed for Saturday, October 3, 2026!
Alongside stage presentations featuring a special guest, the event hosts a variety of interactive programs including hands-on esports demos and creative workshops.
Tokyo eSports Festa 2027 Tama Pre-Event Takes Place!
Celebrating its eighth iteration in 2027, Tokyo eSports Festa is hosting a pre-event on Saturday, October 3, 2026 to build momentum and foster the growth of esports across the Tama area.
Taiko no Tatsujin Player Goniha Takes the Stage!
During the stage event, popular content creator and active Taiko no Tatsujin player Goniha (@goniha528) will take the stage.
The program features a talk show along with exhibition showdowns in Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival against event attendees.
The event also hosts a Taiko no Tatsujin Score Attack Tournament for children of elementary school age and younger.
With commemorative prizes awarded to the top 10 finishers, local residents and families should definitely come by and take part.
Hands-On Esports Sessions Featuring Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival!
Interactive esports trial corners on the day will feature Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival and Puyo Puyo Champions.
This year, Puyo Puyo joins Taiko no Tatsujin as an official trial title, giving participants a fantastic chance to experience the excitement of heated competitive matches firsthand.
Character Design Workshop Hands-On Experience!
Using pen tablets and digital painting software, attendees can try their hand at designing original characters.
Participants can turn their completed artwork into custom keychains or stickers to take home as keepsakes, offering a wonderful opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind gaming partner.
Grand Event Raffle Giveaway!
The event also features a grand raffle giveaway. Attendees can participate by taking part in either a stage event, interactive trial corner, or workshop, and either completing a questionnaire or following the official X account.
Do not miss this chance to win great prizes.
Stage Event Schedule
- 1:00 PM – 1:55 PM: Challenge Famous Taiko no Tatsujin Players!
- 3:00 PM – 3:55 PM: Score Attack with Taiko no Tatsujin!
- 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Esports Trial Corner, Workshops, Grand Event Raffle
Event details and entry guidelines will be updated periodically on the Tokyo eSports Festa Official Website.
Exhibitors Wanted for Esports Industry Exhibition!
／#東京ｅスポーツフェスタ2027
出展企業募集中
＼ｅスポーツの普及と関連産業の振興を目的とする
「#東京ｅスポーツフェスタ2027」今年もｅスポーツに関連する製品やサービスを有する都内企業、
学校、団体、クリエイター等が集う展示会を開催します
早期申込特典もご用意🙌… pic.twitter.com/SZctoJDxLi— 東京eスポーツフェスタ (@esportsfesta) September 14, 2026
Applications are currently open for exhibitors at the esports industry exhibition.
The submission deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026.
With early-bird registration incentives available, prospective exhibitors should submit their applications promptly!
To apply, fill out the required fields in the Exhibitor Application Form available on the Tokyo eSports Festa Official Website.
Entries Now Open for Esports Game Development Contest!
／#東京ｅスポーツフェスタ2027
対戦型ゲーム開発コンテスト
Tokyo esports Game Development Contest
参加者募集中（プロ部門 / 学生部門）
＼#東京ｅスポーツフェスタ2027 で
自身や企業の作品を発表してみませんか？
受賞者はブース出展やプレゼンテーションを通じて、…— 東京eスポーツフェスタ (@esportsfesta) September 14, 2026
Tokyo eSports Festa 2027 will host the Esports Game Development Contest!
Winners receive complimentary exhibition booths at the main event, presentation opportunities, and promotional PR support.
In addition to Tokyo-based small-to-medium enterprises and sole proprietors in the Professional Category, students residing in or attending school within Tokyo can enter the Student Category.
Team entries are also welcome, so take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your creative work.
The application deadline for the Professional Category is 5:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026, while the Student Category deadline is 4:59 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
To enter, complete the required details on the Contest Application Form via the Tokyo eSports Festa Official Website.
For more details, check out the official Tokyo eSports Festa X account (@esportsfesta)!
| Pre-Event Overview | |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Venue | AEON MALL Musashimurayama 1F Center Court |
