Kasai Rinkai Park Transforms into a One-Day Outdoor Cinema Festival Venue! Cinema, Comedy, Dance, and Gourmet Gather!
The 'PARK CINEMA FESTIVAL in Kasai Rinkai Park' will be held on May 16, 2026. This free event features an outdoor screening of 'FLY!', comedy shows by Nagano, live music, and food trucks, aimed at revitalizing public spaces.
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OUTDOOR THEATER JAPAN (Backyard Co., Ltd., Lacolle Co., Ltd.), which has been revitalizing local areas through outdoor movie events under the concept of 'Turning any place in Japan into a theater,' will cooperate with the 'PARK CINEMA FESTIVAL in Kasai Rinkai Park' to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Wind Plaza of Kasai Rinkai Park in Tokyo.
This event is a free outdoor festival centered on movie screenings, including comedy shows, dance performances, live music, and food booths. It is a popular event that attracts many visitors every year, establishing itself as an all-day experience from afternoon to night.
■ Kasai Rinkai Park Becomes a Cinema Festival Space for One Day Only
Set in the vast grassy plaza of Kasai Rinkai Park, one of Tokyo's most popular locations, the event fuses movies, comedy, dance, music, and gourmet food.
In the afternoon, the area bustles with kids' dance and stage performances. By evening, crowds gather on the lawn, and at night, everyone enjoys a movie on a giant screen—the entire park transforms into a festival space for the day.
■ Performers: Comedians, Artists, and Local Teams
The stage will feature comedians Nagano and Sankyu Kurata, along with dance teams and artists. Various genres of performances will energize the entire venue this year as well.
■ Experiential Event for All Ages
In addition to performances by local dance teams and music groups, there are many experiential contents that visitors can participate in. It is designed as an 'experience-sharing' entertainment for multiple generations to enjoy in the same space with family and friends.
■ Numerous Food Trucks & Regional Booths
Many food trucks and local booths will create a lively atmosphere through food and hands-on experiences. One of the charms of this event is the freedom to spend time as if on a picnic.
■ Nighttime Outdoor Movie Screening
After sunset, the movie 'FLY!' will be screened on a large screen set up in the grassy plaza. Enjoy a special cinema experience in an open space under the sky as it transitions from dusk to night.
Screening Title: 'FLY!' (83 min) by Illumination.
(C) 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Illumination presents its first completely original story in seven years since 'SING'! This spectacular family adventure depicts the first grand migration of a mallard family that has never left their small pond.
Recently, there has been increasing interest in events utilizing public spaces such as urban parks. OUTDOOR THEATER JAPAN works on 'promoting the nighttime economy' and 'creating new culture and activation of public spaces' through outdoor movies. This event serves as a model for proposing new ways to spend time in cities by increasing stay value at night in addition to daytime bustle.
Spend a special day with your loved ones.
【Event Overview】
PARK CINEMA FESTIVAL in Kasai Rinkai Park
■ Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
■ Venue: Kasai Rinkai Park, Wind Plaza (6-2 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo)
■ Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Screening starts around 7:00 PM)
■ Admission: Free / Unreserved seating
■ Organizer: PARK CINEMA FESTIVAL in Kasai Rinkai Park Executive Committee
■ Production: Edogawa South法人会 Youth Division, KIDS-COASTER Co., Ltd.
■ Support: Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, Edogawa City, etc.
This event is a free outdoor festival centered on movie screenings, including comedy shows, dance performances, live music, and food booths. It is a popular event that attracts many visitors every year, establishing itself as an all-day experience from afternoon to night.
■ Kasai Rinkai Park Becomes a Cinema Festival Space for One Day Only
Set in the vast grassy plaza of Kasai Rinkai Park, one of Tokyo's most popular locations, the event fuses movies, comedy, dance, music, and gourmet food.
In the afternoon, the area bustles with kids' dance and stage performances. By evening, crowds gather on the lawn, and at night, everyone enjoys a movie on a giant screen—the entire park transforms into a festival space for the day.
■ Performers: Comedians, Artists, and Local Teams
The stage will feature comedians Nagano and Sankyu Kurata, along with dance teams and artists. Various genres of performances will energize the entire venue this year as well.
■ Experiential Event for All Ages
In addition to performances by local dance teams and music groups, there are many experiential contents that visitors can participate in. It is designed as an 'experience-sharing' entertainment for multiple generations to enjoy in the same space with family and friends.
■ Numerous Food Trucks & Regional Booths
Many food trucks and local booths will create a lively atmosphere through food and hands-on experiences. One of the charms of this event is the freedom to spend time as if on a picnic.
■ Nighttime Outdoor Movie Screening
After sunset, the movie 'FLY!' will be screened on a large screen set up in the grassy plaza. Enjoy a special cinema experience in an open space under the sky as it transitions from dusk to night.
Screening Title: 'FLY!' (83 min) by Illumination.
(C) 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Illumination presents its first completely original story in seven years since 'SING'! This spectacular family adventure depicts the first grand migration of a mallard family that has never left their small pond.
Recently, there has been increasing interest in events utilizing public spaces such as urban parks. OUTDOOR THEATER JAPAN works on 'promoting the nighttime economy' and 'creating new culture and activation of public spaces' through outdoor movies. This event serves as a model for proposing new ways to spend time in cities by increasing stay value at night in addition to daytime bustle.
Spend a special day with your loved ones.
【Event Overview】
PARK CINEMA FESTIVAL in Kasai Rinkai Park
■ Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
■ Venue: Kasai Rinkai Park, Wind Plaza (6-2 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo)
■ Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Screening starts around 7:00 PM)
■ Admission: Free / Unreserved seating
■ Organizer: PARK CINEMA FESTIVAL in Kasai Rinkai Park Executive Committee
■ Production: Edogawa South法人会 Youth Division, KIDS-COASTER Co., Ltd.
■ Support: Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, Edogawa City, etc.