Phoenixx has announced that the indie game festival “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2027” will be held from March 27 to March 28, 2027. Applications are now open for participating creators.
This now-established indie event will mark its fifth edition
The fifth edition of the event will be held over two days: Saturday, March 27, 2027, as a business day, and Sunday, March 28, as a public day.
The venue will be the science experience facility “Suginami Science Lab IMAGINUS (IMAGINUS),” located in Koenji, Tokyo, among other locations.Marking its fifth anniversary since its inaugural event in 2023, the event has attracted a cumulative total of over 20,000 visitors across its four previous editions. It has reportedly grown into a venue not only for connecting with game fans but also for fostering interaction among creators and creating opportunities to engage with corporate and media representatives.
IMAGINUS also served as the main venue for the previous event held in March 2026, which, according to Phoenixx, drew a total of 12,978 visitors.
Exhibiting is free; the application deadline is November 15, 2026
The General Creator Exhibition Slot is a free opportunity for individuals, circles, and small independent game development teams to showcase works they have created themselves. Eligibility requirements include that the applicant be actively involved in the planning and development of the work and hold the necessary rights for exhibition; there are no restrictions based on location (domestic or international). As a general rule, priority will be given to those who can be present at the venue on the day of the event.
As long as the work is playable on the day of the event, you may exhibit any of the following: self-produced PC games (including VR), smartphone and tablet apps, console game software (that can be launched via manufacturer-approved methods), or games that run on custom-built devices. Provided there are no rights-related issues, the distribution and exhibition of fan works are also permitted.
Applications are currently being accepted via the exhibitor application form. The deadline is November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Exhibitors that are corporations of a certain size or larger, or companies that engage in ongoing publishing operations, may be directed to apply under the Corporate/Sponsor Exhibitor category rather than the General Creator category.
Event Overview
Event Name: TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2027
Date and Time: March 27, 2027 (Sat) – Business Day / March 28 (Sun) – Public Day
Venue: IMAGINUS, Suginami Science Lab for Creating the Future (2-14-13 Koenji-kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo), and other locations
Organizer: TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT Organizing Committee
Official Website: indiegamessummit.tokyo
Official X: @TOKYO_IGS
The “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2027,” which will feature various events celebrating its 5th anniversary, is scheduled to take place from March 27 to March 28, 2027. Event details can be found on the official website.
