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MUTEK.JP 2026: Exploring New Frontiers in Audio-Visual Art

The highly anticipated MUTEK.JP 2026 festival is scheduled to take place from November 20 to 23, 2026 at MoN Takanawa, located in the newly developed TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY. This year marks the 11th edition of the festival, co-hosted with East Japan Railway Company (JR East), promising to elevate the celebration of electronic music and digital creativity to new heights.

What to Expect

Centered around the theme of “New Cycle!”, this festival will embark on a decade-long journey of creativity, beginning now. With an emphasis on artistry and experimentation, over 20 artists from around the globe will participate, showcasing their unique performances that promise to captivate audiences. Expect to see renowned figures such as British audio-visual artist Max Cooper, who will present a 3D/AV Live performance featuring his new album, alongside a variety of other exciting acts.

Highlights of the Festival

Notable performances include:

• - Mouse on the Keys: Celebrating their 20th anniversary with a special multimedia show.
• - Ryoichi Kurokawa: Presenting cutting-edge audio-visual expressions.
• - Chilling Bambino: A new project from Polish musician Hania Rani.
• - Daito Manabe × ELEVENPLAY: Featuring an innovative dance installation.

Additionally, the festival will invite special guests from the techno scene for a unique audio-visual program on the closing night.

Engage and Learn

In addition to daily performances, on the last day, the MUTEK.JP Pro Conference will take place during the daytime, bringing together creators and researchers from various backgrounds for talks and workshops focused on digital creativity and technology. Alongside this, the ETERNAL Art Space exhibition will showcase digital and media art.

Evolving the Experience

This year's festival will also introduce a new seating arrangement besides traditional standing formats, enhancing the artistic experience of the audio-visual works being presented. Each day will merge music, sound, visuals, and spatial elements to craft an elevated festival experience.

More Information to Come

As MUTEK.JP partners with JR East for this edition, both organizations are committed to building a culturally rich future at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY as a place for the continual growth of digital creativity and innovative culture.

Stay tuned for additional details and be part of this vibrant celebration of digital art! For more information, visit the official website: MUTEK.JP.