Held at Hibiya Park for three days from June 5th (Friday) to June 7th (Sunday)
The Paella and Tapas Festival, Japan's largest Spanish food festival, will be held for three days from June 5th (Fri) to 7th (Sun), 2026, at Hibiya Park (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). The festival will also feature the National Paella Championship and National Tapas Championship , where the grand prize winners will be decided by visitor votes, as well as the Valenciana Paella Japan Competition, where paella is made using the authentic Valencian method, using chicken and rabbit meat and cooked over a wood fire.
The official selection for Japan's representative for the World Paella Day Cup 2026, the world's largest international paella competition, will be held in Valencia, Spain, at the Paella and Tapas Festival. Watch the historic moment when the Japanese representative chef who will compete in this competition, where chefs from around the world will compete, is decided.
Highlights!
・The heated battle to decide the grand prize winners : "National Paella Championship" and "National Tapas Championship"
・The winning restaurant will be invited to a training session in Spain! "Valenciana Paella Japan Competition"
・Japanese chefs take to the world! Japan National Team Qualifiers for the 2026 World Paella Day Cup・Enjoy Spain's signature ingredients and beer ・From flamenco to dolcáina and venenciador! A spectacular Spanish stage
■The heated battle to decide the grand prize winners: "National Paella Championship" and "National Tapas Championship"
The main event will determine the top three places in each championship through visitor votes. The results will be announced on the final day, Sunday, June 7th. Each restaurant will try and come up with paella and tapas to match the event, aiming to win. The winning restaurant will be presented with an original "Paella Pan Trophy" made from a paella pan.
■ The winning restaurant will be invited to a training session in Spain! "Valenciana Paella Japan Competition"
A national competition will be held for "Valenciana Paella," a dish said to be the origin of paella, made with chicken and rabbit. The competition will begin on Friday, April 4th at 9:00 AM. Paella pans will be lined up in a row and cooked over firewood, just like in the original. All competitors will use the same ingredients and equipment, and the judges will taste and grade the dishes on the spot. A set that allows participants to compare the flavors of all the participating restaurants will be sold exclusively to registered members of the Japan Paella Association. (Membership registration is also possible on the day.) The grand prize winner will receive a trophy and a training trip to Spain as a prize from the Japan Paella Association.
■Japanese chefs go global! World Paella Day Cup 2026 Japan representative qualifying round
The World Paella Day Cup, a festival celebrating World Paella Day on September 20th, will be held in Valencia, Valencia, Spain. This year's tournament, which will be held for the seventh time in 2026, will see representatives from 10 countries selected from around the world compete by creating their own original paella.
The "World Paella Day Cup Japan National Team Preliminary" to decide the Japanese representative for the "World Paella Day Cup" will be held on Friday, June 5th at the "Paella & Tapas Festival."
■Enjoy Spain's signature beer and cuisine made with local ingredients
We offer Spain's signature beer, "Mahou," and "Calçots," a whole charcoal-grilled leek. Immerse yourself in the charm of Spain with paella and tapas!
mahou
Maou Beer was launched in 1969 as the ultimate beer for enjoying life. Made with the finest hops and yeast, this light-alcohol Pilsen-style beer boasts exceptional flavor and a moderate body, making it a high-quality beer. The balanced bitterness and hops leave a soothing, refreshing feeling on your thirsty throat. This brewery is a representative of Madrid, Spain.
Calçots
A winter staple in Catalonia, this dish involves grilling onions over charcoal until they are completely black, then steaming them and pulling out the tender, melt-in-your-mouth onions like pulling a sword. Serve with our original romesco sauce.
■From flamenco to dolcina and venenciador! A spectacular Spanish stage
A wide variety of performances will be held, including "Flamenco," a traditional Spanish music and dance, the traditional folk woodwind instrument "Dolsaina," and the sherry-pouring instrument "Venenciador." Transform Hibiya Park into the world of Spain!
Hola! Come and experience the world of Spain through food, sights and sounds! Adiós!!
[Event Overview]
Name: 11th Paella and Tapas Festival 2026
Organizer: Paella and Tapas Festival Executive Committee Dates: June 5th (Fri), 6th (Sat), 7th (Sun), 2026
10:00-21:00 *Last day 10:00-18:00
*The event will proceed even if it rains, but will be canceled if there is severe weather. Venue: Hibiya Park (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Total number of stores: Approximately 30 stores Expected number of visitors: Approximately 80,000 people Admission fee: Free (food and drink costs are separate)
Purchase method: Cash / Touch payment / Electronic money / QR code payment Official website: https://ptfes.info
For inquiries regarding stalls and press coverage, please contact the Paella and Tapas Festival Executive Committee Secretariat
TEL: 03-6811-1135 MAIL: info@ptfes.info
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