It will be held at Hibiya Park for three days from June 5th (Fri) to 7th (Sun).
Japan's largest Spanish food festival, the "Paella & Tapas Festival," will be held for three days from June 5th (Fri) to 7th (Sun), 2026, at Hibiya Park (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo). The festival will feature the "National Paella Championship" and the "National Tapas Championship," where the grand prize winners will be decided by visitor votes, as well as the "Valenciana Paella Japan Competition," which will showcase authentic Valencia-style paella preparation using chicken and rabbit meat cooked over a wood fire.
Furthermore, the official selection event for Japan's representative to the "World Paella Day Cup 2026," one of the world's largest international paella competitions, held in Valencia, Spain, will take place at the Paella & Tapas Festival. Witness this historic moment as we choose the Japanese chef who will compete in this competition where chefs from all over the world will showcase their skills.
Highlights!
– The heated competition to determine the grand prize winners : "National Paella Championship" and "National Tapas Championship"
The winning restaurant will be invited to a training program in Spain! "Valenciana Paella Japan Competition"
Japanese chefs take on the world! "World Paella Day Cup 2026 Japan Representative Qualifiers"
Beyond paella and tapas, we'll bring you the charm of Spain! Introducing our new area, "Mercadillo"!
From flamenco and dulsaina to venenciador! A spectacular Spanish stage performance with plenty of gifts for attendees!
■The heated competition to determine the grand prize winners: "National Paella Championship" and "National Tapas Championship"
The main event is where the winners of each championship are decided by visitor votes. The results will be announced on the final day, June 7th (Sunday). Each restaurant has been experimenting and creating paella and tapas dishes tailored to the event, aiming for victory. The winning restaurant will be presented with an original "Paella Pan Trophy" made using a paella pan.
Hokkaido Namara Seafood Paella
Restaurant Name: El-Asador- Seafood paella is popular in Japan. At El-Asador, we are particular about using rice from Hokkaido to make our paella. We are also particular about using ingredients and broth from Hokkaido, which are key to the flavor.
Rich Lobster Paella
Restaurant Name: Spanish Restaurant Pablo <br />A long-established Spanish restaurant in Nakameguro, which has won awards in various competitions, presents a paella that they're offering at a loss! A magnificent paella made with lobster and cooked to perfection.
Hokkaido Ezo deer paella
Shop Name: Gonokami Meat Shop <br /> Cooked in Ezo deer broth and topped with grilled Ezo deer. We use every part of the Hokkaido-raised Ezo deer. The wild garlic, tomatoes, and shiitake mushrooms used are also from Ezo. Please enjoy this rustic paella full of the charm of Hokkaido.
Seafood Paella
Restaurant name: Spanish restaurant Ginza Vidro
Since its founding in 1977, Bidoro has maintained the same taste for its proud seafood paella. Using plenty of fresh seafood and an original broth that concentrates the flavor, this paella is carefully cooked down to the last grain of rice. The rich taste of the sea that spreads along with the fragrant crispy rice crust is truly the taste of Spain. It is Bidoro's most popular signature dish and boasts numerous awards.
Irori Chaya (hearth tea house)
Restaurant Name: Ayu Spanish Tapas Ayu (sweetfish ) grilled slowly over charcoal is coated in a special garlic sauce that stimulates the appetite. By carefully cooking it slowly, the bones become soft and the umami is concentrated. The aroma of garlic that wafts from the crispy skin is truly devilish. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the amazing texture where you can eat the bones too!
Basque-style crab gratin
Restaurant Name: Crab Cafe The "Basque-style Crab Gratin," a red gratin generously filled with real snow crab, is a representative dish of the Basque region of Spain. The rich flavor, simmered slowly in white wine and brandy, is an addictive taste that will captivate anyone, whether they're seeing it for the first time or trying it for the first time!
Grilled shiitake mushrooms with black pepper and cheese (drizzled with Spanish olive oil)
Shop name: OMOINOTAKE
We've added shiitake mushroom tapas to our menu, perfect as a snack with drinks. Large, fist-sized shiitake mushrooms from Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, called "Omoi no Take," are grilled over charcoal. The menu features Hokkaido-sourced ingredients such as Hokkaido butter, Nakashibetsu Gouda cheese, a white sauce made with Hokkaido milk, and Habomai kelp soy sauce! They pair perfectly with draft beer and wine!
Patatas con Huevos Lotos
Restaurant Name: al Punto A popular Spanish dish featuring fluffy potatoes coated in a creamy egg. The savory aroma of freshly fried potatoes combined with the mellow richness of the egg creates a simple yet addictive flavor. Perfect as a snack with drinks or as a dish to share with friends.
Black ajillo with sweet shrimp from Fukui Prefecture
Restaurant Name: Japan Ajillo Association <br /> Enjoy the delicious flavor of sweet shrimp from Fukui Prefecture in Chiba Prefecture's famous black ajillo. This dish brings out the rich sweetness and umami unique to sweet shrimp with ajillo oil. The aroma of garlic and the deep richness intertwine with the sweet shrimp, and the flavor of the sea spreads with every bite. When paired with baguette, it's a luxurious taste that will make you want to enjoy every last drop of oil. We also offer black ajillo with firefly squid from Fukui Prefecture and black ajillo with broccoli from Fukushima Prefecture.
Jamón Serrano
Store Name: Japan Prosciutto Association <br />A wide variety of prosciutto will be on special sale, including Spain's finest "Iberico Ham Bellota," as well as "Cebo," "Jamon Serrano," and "Domestic Prosciutto." At the venue, artisans will carefully slice the ham on the spot, allowing you to enjoy the aroma and flavor that only freshly sliced ham can offer. Tasting sets and rare delicacies will also be available. Please enjoy these rare and special flavors.
■The winning restaurant will be invited to a training program in Spain! "Valenciana Paella Japan Competition"
A domestic competition will be held featuring "Valenciana Paella," said to be the origin of paella, made with chicken and rabbit meat. The competition will take place on Friday, June 5th, starting at 12:00 PM. Paella pans will be lined up in a row, and the paella will be cooked over a wood fire, just like in Italy. All entries will use the same ingredients and equipment, and the judges will taste and score the entries on the spot. The winning restaurant will receive a trophy and a trip to Spain as a prize from the Japan Paella Association.
■Japanese chefs take on the world! World Paella Day Cup 2026 Japan Representative Qualifiers
The World Paella Day Cup, a celebration of World Paella Day on September 20th, will be held in Valencia, Valencia, Spain. Now in its seventh year in 2026, this competition will feature representatives from 10 countries selected from around the world competing by creating their own original paella dishes.
The "World Paella Day Cup Japan Representative Qualifiers," a competition to determine Japan's representative for the "World Paella Day Cup," will be held on Friday, June 5th, as part of the "Paella & Tapas Festival."
■Beyond paella and tapas, we bring you the charm of Spain! New area "Mercadillo" opens!
In Spanish, "mercadillo" literally translates to "market" or "open-air market (flea market)." Please enjoy the delicious Spanish drinks!
Mahou, a 5-star Spanish beer
Shop name: mahou
The current Mahou brand began in 1890 when the Mahou family founded the Hijos de Casimir Mahou brewery. The Mahou family remains the owner to this day. Mahou's premium beers are popular for their rare and deep flavor, and the brand continues to be a leader in Spain, the fourth-largest beer-consuming country in Europe.
Estrella Galicia Draft Beer
Store Name: Estrella Galicia – Spain's strongest craft beer! A Spanish lager beer chosen for its quality. A masterpiece crafted using soft water from the rich natural environment of Galicia, Spain, and traditional methods that have remained unchanged for over 100 years.
Cruzcampo
Restaurant Name: Cruzcampo Pilsen <br />Cruzcampo, a representative of Andalusia, the southern Spanish region famous for flamenco, is making its first appearance at the Paella & Tapas Festival! Look for the logo of King Gambrinus, who is said to have invented hop-based beer brewing. Founded in Seville, the capital of Andalusia, by the Osborne brothers, Thomas and Roberto, Cruzcampo has become a leading brand in southern Spain. Its pale golden color is elegant, and upon tasting, the aromas of corn and malt blend exquisitely, creating a refreshing flavor with a hint of umami and bitterness. It has a smooth finish, and a spicy aftertaste lingers.
GRANJA San Francisco Honey Tea
Shop name: Cafe Granjapon
The gentle aroma and soothing sweetness of honey make honey tea a comforting drink for those times when you need that extra boost. Honey chamomile tea, a daily favorite in Spain, offers a soothing and gentle herbal experience. In the coming warmer months, we recommend enjoying it chilled. The refreshing sweetness and aroma make it exceptionally delicious. Give yourself a little "reward time" in your busy daily life. It makes a great gift for a loved one or a small luxury for yourself. Bring the energy and healing from honey bathed in the Spanish sun into your everyday life.
Premium Mojito
Store name: Mojito & Highball Bar
SCREW DRIVER is a rum specialty bar located a 5-minute walk from Kichijoji Station. With a lineup of over 600 types of rum, including rums directly sourced from the Caribbean islands and old bottles, it boasts one of the largest selections in Japan. Whether you're trying rum for the first time or want to immerse yourself in the world of rum, SCREW DRIVER is sure to please. This time, we are offering cocktails using aged rums with roots in Spanish culture, such as "Ron Barceló" and "Ron Carpano." Our special mojito uses aged rum and plenty of fresh mint directly from the source. The rich aroma from barrel aging, soft sweetness, subtle spice, and refreshing mint combine to create a complex and flavorful taste. Please enjoy this luxurious drink, unique to a rum specialty bar, along with our food.
■From flamenco and dulsaina to venenciador! A breathtaking Spanish stage
Experience the diverse world of Spain through flamenco, the traditional music and dance of Spain, the dulcaina, a traditional folk woodwind instrument, and the venenciador, who pours sherry. Transform Hibiya Park into the world of Spain!
■ Lots of gifts for visitors!
① Instagram Follow & Like Campaign
Win a 5,000 yen meal voucher! Present Campaign ▼ Application Period
From Friday, May 8th, 2026 to Wednesday, June 3rd, 23:59 ▼How to apply ①Follow the official Instagram account "@paella_tapas_festival" ②Like the campaign post to complete your application *If you are already following us, simply liking the post will complete your application.
▼Number of winners
10 winners will be selected. ▼ We will contact the winners via direct message (DM) to inform them of the prize distribution.
② First-come, first-served visitor bonus: Garapon Challenge
I arrived an hour before the event started!
Starting at 9:00 AM on Friday, June 5th! We'll be holding a gachapon challenge to commemorate the "World Paella Day CUP Japan Representative Qualifiers".
Spin the gachapon and win amazing prizes!
Spanish garlic and organic green olives (with pits) 240g
Sardine Black Ajillo with LA PEDRIZA Virgin Olive Oil 250ml
• Solande Cabras clear file • Mahou coaster
*Starts at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th.
③ Talk show on the latest gourmet trends
It will be held on stage from 7 PM on Saturday, June 6th!
We will be featuring the latest gourmet information and running a giveaway campaign.
The contents of the gift are:
Kyocera Corporation presents "Ceramic Knife cocochical Bread Knife 18cm"
"Shinanoya Original Wooden Bucket Snack Set" from Shinanoya Foods Co., Ltd.
④ Rami-chan Present Campaign
Alex Ramirez, affectionately known as "Rami-chan," will be coming to the venue on Saturday, June 6th!
Ron Barceló is a premium rum created in the Dominican Republic by a founder from Mallorca, Spain. Its flagship product, "Imperial," boasts a beautiful amber color and a rich, smooth flavor. Enjoy this rum, rooted in Spain and nurtured in the Caribbean, in its dedicated glass.
⑤ Vote and win!
Vote in the National Paella Championship and the National Tapas Championship for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Seven lucky winners will be selected by lottery to receive one of the following prizes.
Kyocera Corporation presents "Ceramic Knife cocochical Bread Knife 18cm"
"Shinanoya Original Wooden Bucket Snack Set" from Shinanoya Foods Co., Ltd.
*Winners will receive a notification email from the organizing committee.
Hola! Come and experience the world of Spain through taste, sight, and touch!
[Event Overview]
Name: The 11th Paella & Tapas Festival 2026
Organizer: Paella & Tapas Festival Executive Committee Dates: June 5th (Fri), 6th (Sat), and 7th (Sun), 2026
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM *On the last day, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
*Event will proceed rain or shine, but will be cancelled in case of severe weather. Venue: Hibiya Park (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Total number of stores: Approximately 30 Expected number of visitors: Approximately 80,000 Admission fee: Free (Food and drinks are extra)
Purchase methods: Cash / Contactless payment / Electronic money / QR code payment Official website: https://ptfes.info
[From the press release of Adguild Japan Co., Ltd.]
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