Admission Prices
In Advance
$6
Purchased before the festival
At the Door
$10
Paid at the entrance
Akimatsuri T-shirt
$10
Festival merchandise
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission in advance | $6 |
| Admission at the door | $10 |
| Akimatsuri T-shirt | $10 |
T-shirt orders were placed by email to the organizers at lvakimatsuri@lvakimatsuri.com.
How to Get Tickets
Advance tickets cost $6 and were sold ahead of the festival; tickets bought at the entrance cost $10. Either way, admission covers both days of the celebration at the RIO Hotel Casino.
The festival ran two full days in 2014: Friday, October 24 from 2 PM to 12 AM, and Saturday, October 25 from 11 AM to 12 AM. Review the event schedule to plan which sessions you would like to attend.
Akimatsuri T-shirts were offered at $10 each and could be reserved by email.
Las Vegas Aki Matsuri is a Japanese autumn festival celebrated over two full days at the RIO Hotel and Casino, where visitors come together for food, music, games, and community spirit. The 2014 gathering took place across a Friday and Saturday in late October, turning hotel and casino grounds into a lively cultural weekend with performances, raffles, and marketplace-style activity. The festival also serves as a bridge between local residents and Japanese-American culture, welcoming everyone with an open, celebratory atmosphere.
Tickets for the Aki Matsuri were handled in two ways: purchasing in advance before the festival weekend or paying at the door on the day of arrival. Advance admission was priced lower than same-day entry, reflecting the traditional value of early commitment and helping organizers plan for attendance. Either option granted access to the full celebration, so guests could arrive for one day or stay for both and experience the complete program of performances, food vendors, and community events.
Beyond admission, festival merchandise was a popular keepsake, with commemorative Aki Matsuri T-shirts offered to attendees who wanted something to wear home. Food and drink were a central draw as well, with Japanese cuisine stalls and pop-up kitchens serving favorites like ramen, sushi, gyoza, karaage, okonomiyaki-style dishes, and shaved ice. The wide variety of on-site restaurants and vendor tables made the event feel like a full cultural festival rather than a simple indoor fair.
A Festival With a Track Record
The 2013 gathering was the 4th edition of the Las Vegas Akimatsuri, and the 2014 event was the 5th. Each gathering has featured traditional Japanese dance, including Las Vegas Ondo, along with food, performances, and a prize raffle.
Read more about the festival's background on the About page.