Festival Guide

Welcome to MUTEK.JP Edition 11: Explore all you need to know and don't miss any of the program highlights between NOV 20-23!

Since 2016, MUTEK.JP has established itself as a leading platform for electronic music and digital creativity in Tokyo, connecting artists, thinkers, and audiences from Japan and around the world. Over the years, the festival has grown into a vital meeting point for experimentation and cultural exchange, where technology, contemporary art, and new forms of audiovisual expression intersect.

Now entering its second decade, MUTEK.JP opens a new chapter with its 11th edition, taking place from November 20 to 23 at MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, a new cultural hub in Tokyo. Co-presented with East Japan Railway Company (JR East), this year's edition marks a new phase in the festival's evolution, bringing together more than 20 artists for four days of performances, encounters, and experiences that explore the evolving relationship between sound, image, and technology.

Built around the idea of a new cycle, the 2026 program spans internationally acclaimed artists and emerging voices, presenting groundbreaking audiovisual performances, electronic music, digital art, and new media works. Highlights include Max Cooper, Daito Manabe × ELEVENPLAY, Ryoichi Kurokawa, mouse on the keys, Patrick Watson, Hania Rani, Grand River, Robert Lippok & Lucas Gutierrez, and many more.

Beyond the performances, MUTEK.JP expands its programme through the MUTEK.JP Pro Conference and ETERNAL Art Space, creating further opportunities for exchange, discovery, and experimentation. The festival also welcomes a special collaboration with Richie Hawtin and Ali Demirel, whose new project, PLASTIKMAN | POLYPHONIC FERMENTATION, will receive its world premiere on November 23, alongside an accompanying installation at MoN Takanawa.

As MUTEK.JP begins this new cycle, it continues to explore how art and technology can open up new perspectives, challenge established boundaries, and expand the ways we experience creativity today and tomorrow.

Join us for four days of discovery and exploration!

When?

From Friday, November 20 to Monday, November 23, 2026.

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Where?

Located within TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, Tokyo's new urban development, MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives offers a new setting for MUTEK.JP's next chapter. A cultural hub dedicated to exploring narratives across art, technology, and society, MoN provides an inspiring environment for this year's edition, where audiovisual performances, digital creativity, and new forms of artistic expression converge.

As MUTEK.JP enters its second decade, the move to Takanawa reflects the festival's own spirit of evolution, opening up new possibilities for encounters between artists, audiences, and technology.

How to Join

The best way to enjoy the full experience is with the Festival Passport, which grants access to:

For those who can’t attend all four days, the Nocturne Day Pass is a great option.
Individual tickets for A/Visions 1, 2, 3, Play 1, 2, 3, and PLASTIKMAN | POLYPHONIC FERMENTATION are also available now.

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MUTEK PRO Conference

During the day, the MUTEK JP PRO Conference gathers artists, professionals, and innovators to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping electronic music and digital creativity. Free access with advanced registration.

What's on?

A Four-Day Journey Through Digital Creativity in Tokyo

MUTEK.JP returns for Edition 11, marking a new chapter in the festival’s ongoing exploration of electronic music, audiovisual art, and digital creativity. Taking place from November 20–23, 2026, at MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, within TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, this year's edition connects artists from Japan and around the world across four days of performances, audiovisual experiences, and encounters at the crossroads of art, music, and technology.

The lineup features more than 20 artists, including Max Cooper, Ryoichi Kurokawa, Daito Manabe × ELEVENPLAY, mouse on the keys, Hania Rani presents Chilling Bambino, Grand River, NEUROSCAN, tamanaramen, Robert Lippok & Lucas Gutierrez, and Patrick Watson, alongside many more. The festival will also welcome a special closing-day presentation by PLASTIKMAN (Richie Hawtin & Ali Demirel), marking a major moment in this year's programme.

Beyond the performances, MUTEK.JP expands its programme with the MUTEK.JP Pro Conference, featuring artists, researchers, and creative technologists, alongside ETERNAL Art Space, a parallel exhibition exploring the relationship between traditional culture and digital art.

We invite you to explore the main content streams of the festival:

A/Visions: Discover the festival’s signature programme of experimental audiovisual performances, where sound, image, and technology converge. Featuring artists who explore new forms of artistic expression, A/Visions offers an immersive journey into the possibilities of contemporary digital art and electronic music.

Play: Experience the energy of electronic music and live performance. Connecting international artists with Japan's vibrant underground scenes, Play explores the many intersections of club culture, experimental sounds, and audiovisual experiences, creating shared moments on the dance floor.

MUTEK.JP Pro Conference: During the daytime, join artists, researchers, industry professionals, and creative practitioners for a series of talks, panels, and discussions. Focusing on the latest developments in electronic music, digital art, and emerging technologies, the Pro Conference creates space for knowledge exchange, fresh perspectives, and new connections across creative communities.

ETERNAL Art Space: Explore the intersection of traditional culture and digital creativity through EAS, a program connecting contemporary artists and new technologies. Bridging heritage and innovation, EAS creates a space for experimentation, reinterpretation, and dialogue between different artistic practices.

Workshops: Get hands-on with digital creativity through a series of workshops led by artists and creative practitioners. From experimental tools and emerging technologies to new approaches to artistic expression, these sessions offer opportunities to learn, explore, and experiment together.

IRCAM Collaboration: Discover a special collaboration with IRCAM, the renowned Paris-based institute for music and sound research. Bringing together artistic experimentation, scientific research, and technological innovation, this program explores new possibilities in sound, composition, and the relationship between music and technology.