Mirai Matsuri 2026 at Kyoto Univ. Yoshida Dormitory
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Mirai Matsuri 2026, organized by Kyoto indie label and live house SUBMARINE RECORDS, takes place October 23–25, 2026, in the dining hall of Kyoto University's Yoshida Dormitory — Japan's oldest student dormitory, built in 1913. The second edition of the festival, expanded from two days to three, gathers artists across genres and generations, with food stalls, shops, and live painting. Admission is free on a donation basis, with a 2-drink order required.
Before you go
Mirai Matsuri (Future Festival) is a three-day music event held in the dining hall of Kyoto University's Yoshida Dormitory, organized by Kyoto's indie label and live house SUBMARINE RECORDS. It brings together music and expression across genres and generations — a place to stumble upon music you didn't know existed. Besides live sets, the event features food stalls, shops, and live painting.
Mirai Matsuri started in 2025 as an event where music and expression beyond genre and generation gather in one place, aiming to create encounters that a live house alone cannot offer. The 2026 edition is the second one, expanding from two days to three. The venue is the dining hall of Kyoto University's Yoshida Dormitory — the dormitory itself, built in 1913, is Japan's oldest student dormitory, and its dining hall is one of the university's oldest surviving structures. The organizer, SUBMARINE RECORDS, is a Kyoto-based music label and live house rooted in the city's underground scene.
- Three days in the dining hall of Yoshida Dormitory, Japan's oldest student dormitory (built 1913)
- Organized by Kyoto indie label/live house SUBMARINE RECORDS; the second edition, expanded from 2 to 3 days
- Free entry, donation-based (+ 2 drinks)
- A cross-genre, cross-generation lineup — the second wave alone added 28 acts
- Food stalls, shops, and live painting alongside the music
- Getting there
- Kyoto University Yoshida Dormitory dining hall. Address: 69 Yoshida Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The dormitory stands at the southern end of Kyoto University's Yoshida Campus.
- Booking
- No ticket needed. Admission is free on a donation basis, with a 2-drink order required. Check the festival's official X (@miraifes2025) and Instagram (miraisai.submarine) for the timetable and lineup updates before going.
- Crowds
- Three full days — pace yourself and come and go between acts.
- Good for
- Fans of indie and underground music; anyone curious about Kyoto's alternative scene; people who enjoy discovering unknown artists. A relaxed, come-and-go atmosphere over three days.
- How it differs
- Unlike an ordinary live house show, the stage is the dining hall of a student dormitory — a space you cannot normally experience as a music venue. Unlike a big commercial festival, entry is free and donation-based, and the lineup is drawn from Kyoto's underground and indie scenes rather than major-label headliners.
Is entry really free?
Yes. Admission is free and donation-based, with a 2-drink order on top.
When and where is it held?
October 23 (Fri), 24 (Sat), and 25 (Sun), 2026, at the Kyoto University Yoshida Dormitory dining hall.
Where can I find the timetable?
The organizers publish updates via X (@miraifes2025) and Instagram (miraisai.submarine).
Is there anything besides music?
Yes. The 2026 edition announces food stalls, shops, and live painting alongside the music.
- Time
- October 23 (Fri) – October 25 (Sun), 2026, 3 days
- Price
- Free admission, donation basis (+ 2 drinks)
- Address (for taxis)
- 京都府京都市左京区吉田近衛町69