KIDS' Dreams Come True, KIDS' Aspirations Gather, A Festival for KIDS 'TGC KIDS FEST KITAKYUSHU 2026' - Second Consecutive Year of Event Confirmed for October 11, 2026 (Sun) at Kitakyushu Messe! -

The TGC KIDS FEST Executive Committee is pleased to announce the second consecutive year of 'TGC KIDS FEST KITAKYUSHU 2026,' a new-generation festival for Generation Alpha produced by Tokyo Girls Collection, to be held on October 11, 2026 (Sun) at Kitakyushu Messe. Additionally, on the preceding day, October 10, 2026 (Sat), 'SBI Securities presents TGC KITAKYUSHU 2026,' celebrating its 10th anniversary, is scheduled to take place.

'TGC KIDS FEST' is a new-generation festival produced by Tokyo Girls Collection, where KIDS' dreams come true, KIDS' aspirations gather, and it is a festival for KIDS. In recent years, the ways in which children enjoy entertainment have diversified with the development of social media, allowing access to various cultures such as fashion, music, dance, and makeup online at any time. It is precisely in times like these that we believe the role of TGC KIDS FEST is to provide a new experiential value where children can encounter their 'likes' and 'aspirations' in a real, offline space.

The theme for this year's 'TGC KIDS FEST KITAKYUSHU 2026' is 'BRIDGE ~Connecting Dreams, A Bridge of Smiles~.' By holding the 'TGC KIDS FEST,' an entity that connects each child's 'likes' and 'aspirations' to the future, in Kitakyushu City, which was the first in the nation to be selected as an 'SDGs Future City,' we aim for children to encounter diverse forms of expression and recognize each other's individuality. We believe this experience itself will be a 'bridge' leading to a sustainable future. We envision TGC KIDS FEST as a starting point from which children can confidently step forward as themselves, expanding their smiles and potential from this city to the nation and the world.

The Forefront of Kids' 'Likes' Gather! First Wave of Star-Studded Performers Announced!

MC duties for the second consecutive year will be handled by Takeshita☆Paradise, a Harajuku creator idol group that colors the world with their 'omoro kawaii' (funny and cute) style, consisting of Airi DX (Bazooka Pink), Da-go (Menhera Blue), and Shinji-kun (Sparkling Yellow), who brightly illuminate the future of Harajuku! Their YouTube channel boasts over 2.3 million subscribers.

Also, making a guest appearance will be KOGYARU, a top runner leading and dominating the next generation of kids' culture. Known 100% among young people as a 'Princess who is true to her desires,' she is also the sister media of the iconic gal magazine 'egg,' which has created numerous legends and cultural movements. Launched in April 2023, her Instagram account has surpassed 500,000 followers in approximately two years since its creation. Furthermore, she is active as an artist, primarily with models from the same media. The music video for her debut song 'SHIRANKEDO' has over 14 million views, and her national solo tour 'KOGYARU WARS,' held from November 2025 to March 2026, recorded a total attendance of 40,000 people. ♡

'TGC KIDS AUDITION 2026 supported by Studio Alice in KITAKYUSHU' to be Held Concurrently!

In collaboration with Studio Alice Co., Ltd., which operates 406 children's photo studios nationwide, the 'TGC KIDS AUDITION 2026 supported by Studio Alice in KITAKYUSHU' will be held concurrently. Last year in 2025, this audition, which provides a platform for children who aspire to become famous or walk the runway, was held with great success, in partnership with Studio Alice, who continues to support families in creating precious memories. This year, in addition to the Kids Division, a 'Family Division' has been added, allowing participation with children. This is a chance for the whole family to make their runway debut at TGC KIDS FEST!

Furthermore, there is also the 'Studio Alice Award,' offering a chance to become a model for Studio Alice! We look forward to many applications from kids and families who want to take a step towards their dreams.

1 Application Period: July 02, 2026 (Wed) - August 16, 2026 (Sun)

2 First Screening: July 03, 2026 (Fri) - August 19, 2026 (Wed)

3 Second Screening: August 01, 2026 (Sat) - September 06, 2026 (Sun)

For details, please visit: https://www.tgckidsaudition.com/kitakyushu2026

[TGC KIDS FEST KITAKYUSHU 2026 Event Overview]

All information is as of the release date. Event details may be subject to change.

Event Name: TGC KIDS FEST KITAKYUSHU 2026

Date and Time: October 11, 2026 (Sun) *Two sessions

Session 1: Doors Open 10:00, Start 11:00, End 13:00 (scheduled) / Session 2: Doors Open 14:30, Start 15:30, End 17:30 (scheduled)

Venue: Kitakyushu Messe (3-8-1 Asano, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 802-0001)

Official Website: https://tgckidsfes.com/kitakyushu2026/

Tickets: [First Round Advance Sales] July 04, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 - July 31, 2026 (Fri) 23:59 *First-come, first-served basis, sales end when sold out

[Second Round Advance Sales] August 01, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 - August 14, 2026 (Fri) 23:59 *First-come, first-served basis, sales end when sold out

[General Sales] August 15, 2026 (Sat) 12:00 - *First-come, first-served basis, sales end when sold out

Reserved Seat S: Advance Sales: 6,500 yen (tax included), General Sales: 7,000 yen (tax included) / with support goods

Reserved Seat A: Advance Sales: 5,000 yen (tax included), General Sales: 5,500 yen (tax included) / with support goods

*Tickets are required for ages 3 and above.

Streaming: Scheduled to be streamed on the official TGC KIDS FEST YouTube channel.

Guests: KOGYARU, Shinako, NIC♡RY, etc. *In Japanese syllabary order

MC: Takeshita☆Paradise

Stage Content: Fashion Show, Guest Live Performance, Partner Stage, etc.

Organizer: TGC KIDS FEST Executive Committee

Co-organizer: Kitakyushu City

Official Media: girlswalker

About Tokyo Girls Collection...

Held twice a year since August 2005 with the theme 'Girl's Culture from Japan to the World.' It is the largest fashion festival in history, boasting 94% recognition, where top influencers such as models, talents, artists, and video creators gather. The total number of people experiencing it through real and online platforms exceeds approximately 8 million. By combining TGC with a wide variety of partners, it has evolved beyond the framework of a fashion show into a branding platform that functions as a 'laboratory' for content development and branding. Leveraging its communication power, it plays a role as a bridge, in collaboration with the United Nations, government, and public offices, to convey evolving social issues such as SDGs promotion and regional revitalization to young people.

About TGC KIDS FEST...

A new-generation KIDS festival for Generation Alpha! A festival produced by Tokyo Girls Collection where KIDS' dreams come true, KIDS' aspirations gather, and it is a festival for KIDS. In an era where entertainment is accessible online anytime, primarily through social media, we create a new experiential space where entertainment can be felt offline.

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