We are delighted to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Ikenobo Sydney Chapter with a special commemorative event.

Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo will visit from Japan to present an Ikebana Exhibition and Special Demonstration in Sydney.

This event marks three decades of Ikenobo Ikebana in Sydney and celebrates the enduring cultural exchange between Japan and Australia through the art of flowers.

Officially recognised as a commemorative project of the 50th Anniversary of the Japan–Australia Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, this event highlights the strong friendship between our two nations.

The ceremonial Ikebana exhibition and demonstration will be presented with the support of Professor Takashi Moribe, who will closely assist the Head Master Designate in both the artistic creation and presentation.

Together with Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo visiting from Japan, over 80 participants will travel to Australia for this special event. Sixty-five exhibitors from Japan, along with local Australian members, will presen about 100 ikebana arrangements throughout the gallery.

Advance booking essential

No tickets will be available at the door. Seats are limited. Secure your tickets today and experience the beauty and spirit of Ikenobo Ikebana.

Children under 18 years old accompanied by an adult who has purchased an admission ticket for the exhibition on August 23rd (Sunday) can enter for free!

This will be the largest-ever Ikenobo Ikebana exhibition in Australia — a rare opportunity to experience the beauty and tradition of Japan’s oldest school of ikebana. Don’t miss it!

Event Highlights

• 30th Anniversary Ikebana Exhibition

Please note that, in accordance with the Art Gallery’s requirements, the Opening Ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00 pm and the doors will be closed once the ceremony begins.

Please ensure that you arrive and enter the venue before 3:00 pm.

• Special Demonstration by Senko Ikenobo (Headmaster Designate)

The ikebana Demonstration seating will open at 5:30 pm at Atrium.

• Official 50th Anniversary Commemorative Event

• Celebration of tradition, creativity, and international friendship.

• Raffle draws will be held at the conclusion of the demonstration on Saturday, 22 August at 7:30 pm, and at the end of the exhibition on Sunday, 23 August at 2:00 pm.

Rikka arrangement with Sakura

by prof Takashi Moribe

Date & Time

Saturday, 22 August 2026

3:00pm opening ceremony.

5:30pm demonstration.

Sunday, 23 August 2026

Exhibition open 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Venue

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Naala Badu Building, Level 2

Meers Hall, Sydney

Admission ticket

General admission

Saturday 22 August $90

Student Saturday 22 August $65

General admission

Sunday 23 August $40

**Children under 18 years old accompanied by an adult who has purchased an admission ticket for the exhibition on August 23rd (Sunday) can enter for free!

Host

Ikenobo Sydney Chapter

Endorsed by

Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney

Supported by

The Japan foundation Sydney

We warmly invite ikebana enthusiasts, friends, and members of the public to join us for this celebration.

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