Greenwich (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Greenwich will debut “Tokyo Nights,” a festival featuring live sumo wrestling, Japanese dining, and cultural performances, promising a vibrant, headline-making community event.
After the Grand Sumo Tournament, which was held in London for the first time in 34 times, was a great success, the organizers have revealed a new event for June 2026.
For the first time, Borough Hall in Greenwich will host “Tokyo Nights,” which will feature an evening that combines sushi, sake, and sumo wrestling.
Beginning on June 6, 2026, the event will give attendees the occasion to take in a dramatic donation of sumo, its customs, and its observances.
Tickets will start at £70 each and be made available in inaugurations.
To sign up for ticket updates, people are urged to visit the Tokyo Nights website.
A carefully chosen group of people who have organized events like the Grand Expedition, Chambers of Flavour, and Secret Cinema will host it.
Four former professional sumo wrestlers will compete in the event while guests savor fine dining and beverages.
For the event, London-born and Tokyo-based artist David Sharibani, better known by his stage name Lord K2, will help bring the streets of Tokyo to Borough Hall in Greenwich.
He was able to conceive the idea of introducing sumo to London thanks to his access to the Kokugikan and sumo stables.
There will be a variety of dining options available at the event, some with sitting directly next to the Dohyō and others with more laid-back balcony views.
Mr Sharibani said:
“Tokyo and London are both cultural powerhouses—different in character but alike in creative spirit.
The two cities have long respected and inspired each other, and transporting Sumo to London continues that dialogue.
Years ago, Sumo captured the British imagination when it aired on Channel 4 and became a cult classic.
Now we have the chance to relive that excitement—this time over dinner at Tokyo Nights, with the grit, ritual, and flavour of the Kokugikan itself.”
Cocktails and sake tastings will complete each of the alternatives.
Will there be accessible seating and dietary accommodations?
Provision of wheelchair-accessible tables with applicable concurrence heights and space around seating to insure mobility device druggies can dine comfortably and navigate the area safely. These tables are dispersed throughout the venue rather than insulated to specific areas.
Ramps, position entrances, wide aisles around seating, and clear paths to installations insure ease of movement for those with mobility impairments. The dining experience includes a high- quality Japanese menu with vittles to accommodate a range of salutary restrictions and disinclinations. Event organizers generally offer advanced options or communication channels for guests to specify salutary requirements to insure inclusive enjoyment.
The event will be aware of storehouse and movement space for mobility bias and welcome licit service creatures accompanying guests with disabilities.