Written by Aarohi Narain
The Aichi Triennale is a large-scale contemporary arts festival that takes place every three years.
What happens?
From the ancient kilns of Tokoname City to the traditional tie-dye techniques of Arimatsu town, Aichi boasts a deeply artistic heritage.
So it only makes sense that this craft powerhouse of a prefecture also plays host to one of Japan’s most ambitious contemporary art festivals. The Aichi Triennale is all about bold artistic exploration — with a special emphasis on artists from the Global South.
Highlights 2025
Under the theme A Time Between Ashes and Roses, curated by Hoor Al Qasimi, president and director of the Sharjah Art Foundation, the Triennale invites reflection on the fragile space between destruction and renewal, examining our relationship with the environment — and each other — through art.
This edition brings together 60+ international and Japanese artists working across contemporary art, theater, dance, and more.
See the complete list of artists here.
Tickets 2025
Advance tickets are on sale until September 12. Purchase tickets online via ArtSticker to get a small discount (¥100).
Passport
The Aichi Triennale Passport grants unlimited access to all venues during the festival period. It costs ¥3,000 if purchased in advance, with the price going up to ¥3,500 if purchased between September 13 and November 30. For students, the passport costs ¥2,000 (advance) and ¥2,300 (regular).
One-day passes
One-day passes for adults cost ¥1,800 (advance) and ¥2,100 (regular), while for students they come in a little cheaper at ¥1,200 (advance) and ¥1,400 (regular).
Performances
There are separate tickets for performances, with advance tickets for adults costing ¥3,500.
How to get there
From Tokyo, the fastest way to get to Nagoya is by taking the Tōkaidō Shinkansen (around 1 hour and 40 minutes). From Osaka, the ride lasts around 50 minutes.
The main venues for the triennale are the Aichi Arts Center and the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, as well as Seto City, which can be accessed via Owari Seto Station (around 45 minutes from Nagoya Station).
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Add to Calendar
- 299 m from Sakae Station Higashiyama Line (H1)Meijō Line (M1)
- 410 m from Hisaya-ōdōri Station Meijō Line (M1)Sakura-dōri Line (S5)
- 0.5 km from Takaoka Station Sakura-dōri Line (S6)
